The first dragon I fell in love with was Smaug from The Hobbit. Both clever and fierce, he was a force to be reckoned with, and a character that endeared me to his species. But he’s hardly the only dragon that’s captured my imagination through the years. Fantasy skies are thick with the beasts, and I’m here to tell you who flies highest. (Caveat: I write this list knowing full well that I’ll reorder it the moment The Hobbit hits theaters.)

Go over to AMC and tell me which dragon you love most.