Though bearing the unusual appearance of being rusted, the verdigris dragon is nevertheless quite popular! Its unusual coloring is not rust at all, but rather a scale condition known as Elphabaitis. Don't worry--it's harmless, and doesn't stop this dragon from defying gravity. Fortunately, none of the other dragons seem to mind the verdigris dragon's appearance. No de-greenifying necessary here!
The Verdigris Dragon's description contains multiple possible references to the Broadway performance, Wicked.
"A scale condition known as "Elphabaitis" may be referencing the show's main character, Elphaba.
"This doesn't stop the dragon from defying gravity" may be a reference to the closing song of the show's first act, Defying Gravity.
"No de-greenifying necessary here!" may be a reference to the song The Wizard and I, which contains the lyrics: "Would it be alright by you, if I de-greenify you?"
