Dragonborn

Descendants of dragons, these draconic humanoids live in clans who they value more than their life itself. Depending on their color, they get a breath attack of a specific type, as well as resistance to that same type of damage in combat. They tend to be as strong as they are charismatic, just like their fellow ancestors. Even though they are covered in scales, they lack the tail and wings that make dragons so characteristic.

This race is considered young to many of the other races that have shown itself in Eleril for generations.  However small groups were seen before the Cataclysm Wars and during just not in large numbers.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Dragonborn look very much like Dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the colors of their dragon kin, but generations of interbreeding have created a more uniform appearance. Their small, fine scales are usually brass or bronze in color, sometimes ranging to scarlet, rust, gold, or copper-green. They are tall and strongly built, often standing close to 6½ feet tall and weighing 300 pounds or more. Their hands and feet are strong, talonlike claws with three fingers and a thumb on each hand.

The blood of a particular type of dragon runs very strong through some dragonborn clans. These dragonborn often boast scales that more closely match those of their dragon ancestor—bright red, green, blue, or white, lustrous black, or gleaming metallic gold, silver, brass, copper, or bronze.

Biological Traits

Draconic⁠ Ancestry
Black Acid 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) Blue Lightning 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) Brass Fire 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) Bronze Lightning 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) Copper Acid 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) Gold Fire 15 ft. cone (Dex. save) Green Poison 15 ft. cone (Con. save) Red Fire 15 ft. cone (Dex. save) Silver Cold 15 ft. cone (Con. save) White Cold 15 ft. cone (Con. save)
Draconic⁠ Ancestry: You have draconic⁠ ancestry.  Your breath weapon and damage Resistance are determined by the dragon type.
Damage Resistance:  You have resistance⁠ to the damage type associated with your Draconic ancestry.

Genetics and Reproduction

The dragonborn reproduce much like other humanoids and the females will often lay 1 to 2 eggs that are often maintained by both parents.  The eggs will often hatch with care after a period of about 8 months.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Most dragonborn prefer a carniverous diet however at times they will eat fruits and vegetables to sustain themselves.  Due to their large size it is not uncommon to see one eating large amounts of food at a time.

Biological Cycle

As they age their scales will often become darker and duller.

Additional Information

Social Structure

To any dragonborn, the clan is more important than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining the bounds of that position.
A continual drive for self-improvement reflects the self-sufficiency of the race as a whole. Dragonborn value skill and excellence in all endeavors. They hate to fail, and they push themselves to extreme efforts before they give up on something. A dragonborn holds mastery of a particular skill as a lifetime goal. Members of other races who share the same commitment find it easy to earn the respect of a dragonborn.
Though all dragonborn strive to be self-sufficient, they recognize that help is sometimes needed in difficult situations. But the best source for such help is the clan, and when a clan needs help, it turns to another dragonborn clan before seeking aid from other races—or even from the gods.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Dragonborn tend to live in clan sites in areas of the world that represent their individual parent dragon's favored terrains i.e. brass in deserts, greens in forests, blacks in swamps.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a mark of honor. A childhood⁠ name or nickname is often used among clutchmates as a descriptive term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or center on a habit.

Beauty Ideals

Lustrousness of scales, physical prowess, artistry

Gender Ideals

Much of the Dragonborn of Eleril are found in clans lead by a matriarch.

Courtship Ideals

sharing meals and assisting potential mates to learn a part of their craft

Major Language Groups and Dialects

speak, read, and write Common and Draconic.

Common Dress Code

Often loose fitting comfortable clothing for males and females with slight variations depending on breed and clan.

Common Myths and Legends

The myth of how the dragonborn were created stems from the Primordial Wars.  It is rumored that as the four dragons fought amongst themselves and blood was spilled that the overflowing energies from the defending primordials also touched upon the pools of blood on the ground.  From those pools arose the differing dragonborn resembling those they had arose from.

Origin/Ancestry

Dragons

Lifespan

Young dragonborn grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach adulthood⁠ by 15. They live to be around 80

Average Height

Averaging 6' or Taller

Average Weight

250+ lbs

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

The blood of a particular type of dragon runs very strong through some dragonborn clans. These dragonborn often boast scales that more closely match those of their dragon ancestor—bright red, green, blue, or white, lustrous black, or gleaming metallic gold, silver, brass, copper, or bronze.

Related Myths

• The Creation of Eleril