Drake
Large reptile-like animal, not capable of flight. Drakes are pretty much like dragons, but with out wings. They differ from lizard, as the four legs are underneath, as apposed to the side. Drakes tend to be the most commonly domesticated of the dragonkin. These are essentially the wolf / dog version of dragonkin.
"Drakon", or commonly known as "Drake", is actually the family classification.
"Drakon", or commonly known as "Drake", is actually the family classification.
Basic Information
Anatomy
This can vary, but typically drakes have a head, body, and tail, with limbs such as four legs. Unlike most of the other dragonkin, drakes do not posses wings, and therefor cannot fly. They can however leap far very distances. They never skipped leg day.
Genetics and Reproduction
This can vary, but most lay eggs.
Growth Rate & Stages
Depending on the overall size of the species, smaller ones will grow faster and have a shorter life span than larger drakes. Drakes in general will grow faster than other dragonkin, as they do not grow to be as large.
Ecology and Habitats
This can vary, depending on the species. Some are more adapated to certain climates. Most drakes seem to live in forests, similar to wolves.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Most are on the carnivorous side with only little herbivore mixed in. No drakes are fully herbivore.
Biological Cycle
This can vary depending on the species.
Behaviour
This can vary as some drakes are ok with humans, and some are not. Smaller drakes tend to run and hide from larger animals, while larger drakes may stand their ground.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Drakes almost always form pack, similar to canines. However, they can also form small communities, almost like a clan or multiple packs in one.
Domestication
Drakes are the most domesticated types than any other dragonkin.
Uses, Products & Exploitation
Drakes aren't really exploited per say. Most of the time, they are used for companionship, and sometimes as a weapon if they're willing to fight for their human. Due to their size, most are not used for traveling.
Facial characteristics
Varies depending on the species.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Drakes are found all over Azlov, but mostly in forest biomes.
Average Intelligence
Drakes are very intelligent, almost as much as humans.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
This can vary, with the typical sensories expected to see on large predator animals, however some specific species may have additional sensories. While being flightless, drakes have some sensories more developed than other dragonkin. They seem to have excellent night vision, and hearing.
Civilization and Culture
Relationship Ideals
With the larger species that tend to form packs and small communities, they have a mate for life type of relationship. Their relationship with humans can be more of a companion to each other. Drakes are the most domesticated types out of all dragonkin.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
While most drakes use a variety of sounds, typical of what you would think wildlife has, there are a very few older drakes that have spent time near humans, and actually speak a small amount of English. Though they usually don't.
Common Myths and Legends
There is a legend of a few Ancient dragonkin that have formed a type of "Council". Know one really knows where they are, and haven't seen an Ancient in a very long time. There is said to be only one, fairly large drake to be of this status.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Some are ok with humans and integrate into their society, others are not and stay away.
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Scientific Classification
Class: Reptillia
Order: Draconis
Family: Drakon
Scientific Classification
Class: Reptillia
Order: Draconis
Family: Drakon
Scientific Name
Draconis Drakon
Origin/Ancestry
All over Azlov
Lifespan
Varies
Average Height
Varies
Average Weight
Varies
Average Length
Varies
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Varies depending on the species.
Geographic Distribution
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