Gold Dragon

(DRACONIS AURUS)

Physical Description

A Gold Dragon has a sagacious face anointed with flexible spines that resemble whiskers. Its horns sweep back from its nose and brow, echoing twin frills that adorn its long neck. A Gold Dragon's sail-like wings start at its shoulders and trace down to the tip of its tail, letting it fly with a distinctive rippling motion as if swimming through the air.   A Gold Dragon wyrmling has scales of dark yellow with metallic flecks. Those flecks grow larger as the dragon matures. As a Gold Dragon ages, its pupils fade until its eyes resemble pools of molten gold.   

Habitat

Gold Dragons make their homes in out-of-the-way places, where they can do as they please without arousing suspicion or fear. Most dwell near idyllic lakes and rivers, mist-shrouded islands, cave complexes hidden behind sparkling waterfalls, or ancient ruins.  

Behavior

Gold Dragons are reported to rarely fraternize with other dragons except their own mates and offspring.  

Historical Figures

  Skyrvrannir, the Queen in Gold