Wyvern (Why-vurn)

Distant feral cousins to the dragons, wyverns have two scaly legs, leathery wings, and a sinewy tail topped with a poison stinger that can kill a creature in seconds.

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Two scaly legs, leathery wings, and a sinewy tail topped with a poison stinger

Additional Information

Domestication

A wyvern can be tamed for use as a mount, but doing so presents a difficult and deadly challenge. Raising one as a hatchling offers the best results. However, a wyvern’s violent temperament has cost the life of many a would-be master.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Many nests in the Lower Realms are located within the aptly named Wyvernwold forest in the central north region.

Average Intelligence

Although they possess more cunning than ordinary beasts, wyverns lack the intelligence of their draconic cousins. As such, creatures that maintain their composure as a wyvern hunts them from the air can often elude or trick it. Wyverns follow a direct path to their prey, with no thought given to possible ambushes.

Scientific Name

Draconis Fera Venun

Origin/Ancestry

Dragon

Lifespan

25 years

Average Height

6-10 ft

Average Length

8-12 feet