Shadescale
Shadescale is actually the genus of a few species of dragons. They are fairly large (compared to humans) and mostly dark scaled in color. They can be found all over Azlov, usually in either caves or cold areas. There are really only two known main species of this genus, black and white. The common Onyx Shadescale is usually referred to as just Shadescale, while the less common Snow Shadescale can be referred to as a Lightscale. The mixed offspring of these two variants would most likely be called a LightShade, or jokingly as LampShade.[2]
Basic Information
Anatomy
Typical dragon anatomy with a body, four legs, two wings, and a tail. Black, or Onyx, variants have a small amount of bioluminescence.
Genetics and Reproduction
The white and black variants can reproduce with each other, they are close enough related to do so. This results in a mix of the two variants.
Ecology and Habitats
Onyx shadescales live in large caves, hence why they are darker in nature. It is also why they have some amount of bioluminesence. The white varient however uses smaller caves as a nesting area, and has to hunt outside for food. Since being in colder areas and around mountains, they are lighter or even white in color to help blend in with the snow and fog.
Dietary Needs and Habits
They are mostly carnivorous, but do also eat a very few species of plants.
Biological Cycle
Shadescale do shed their scales as they grow, making them usful for plated leather armor.
Behaviour
They can be friendly, but can be a little over protective sometimes.
Gallery
Concept Art
by Nulcheck
Comments