<Tr> <Th> Species </Th> <Td> Luckdragon </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Gender </Th> <Td> Male </Td> </Tr> <P> Falkor (Fuchur in German) is a companion of Atreyu and Bastian . He is the only luckdragon to appear, although five others are mentioned in passing . He helps Atreyu find a cure for the Empress after escaping the web of Ygramul the Many . </P> <P> The original name "Fuchur" is derived from Japanese "Fukuryuu" (福 竜 or 福 龍, "lucky dragon"). It was changed in the English translation because the pronunciation of the original name is similar to that of the agentive form of an English expletive . Personality wise, Falkor is optimistic, friendly, dignified, helpful and wise, trying to help Bastian remember to "never give up and good luck will find you ." </P>

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