Dragon

Dragons are a semi-sentiant species of flying reptile that breaths fire.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Large creatures, dragons are on average 60 feet long with a wing-span to match, but have been known to reach twice that length. They have a triangular pointed head like that of a lizard with a mouth that has two rows of sharp teeth. Four leg limbs are used to traverse the ground suprisingly quickly for thier size, and two massive wings give it access to flight. Their scales come in a miriad of colors making them a colorful species.

Biological Traits

In the mounth of a dragon there are two glands that, like a snake, spit fliud; each glad shotting a different fluid which, when combined, combust into a jet of fire.

Genetics and Reproduction

Reproduce through female laid eggs fertilized by a male, then left high on the peaks of dormant volcanoes. When the volcanoes erupt enough heat is provided to the egg to wake the dragon and allow the newborn to break out of it's shell.

Growth Rate & Stages

Dragons start out small, little more than the size of a cat, but grow rapidly, reaching thier full size in little more than 8 years after birth.

Ecology and Habitats

Despite flourishing in warmer climates, dragons tend to keep to the mountain ranges near where they were birthed.

Behaviour

While not as aggressive as their smaller cousins the wyverns and basilisks, dragons can be quite dangerous if they feel threatened or their territory is infringed upon.
Dragons will bond with other species, spcifically they bond with whoever tames them, and can bond again with whomever learns to ride them.

Additional Information

Domestication

Dragons can be domesticated and riden with specialized training. Usually rounded up by Dragon Catchers and tamed to where they can be trained to be the companions of and be ridden by humans, elves, and dwarves.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

By those who can afford and manage it, dragons are pets of the other species and can be ridden by dragonriders.

Average Intelligence

Highly Intelligent

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Dragons have good hearing and even better sight.

Lifespan

120 years

Average Height

25 ft. (7.6 m)

Average Weight

2,400 lbs (1088.6 kg)

Average Length

60 ft. (18.3 meters)

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Colored Scales