Dragons
The Oldest of the Elder Races, and the most extraordinary. The Dragons or Drae in their tongue. Are the most mysterious of the Elder Races. They had a language that none could translate before the Humans came. And a culture that many would argue was the most beautiful in all the world. But the Dragons have faded into myth and legend. Resigned to the common consensus of the people as Beasts and Tyrannical monsters. Hoarders of Treasure and All Else that is precious. Making Slaves of the Virtuous among Humans. But this is not true. Lies told by their betrayers to grant an ease of coercion. And to forever damn these beautiful beings. The Dragons who survive today, live in those dangerous and forgotten places that Men dare not go. Their only treasures being the keepsakes of friends and family long gone. And their so called Slaves, were the only Humans with a good heart who wanted only to help them.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Reptilian or serpentine bodies. Scales of various textures and qualities. Many have wings. Others do not.
Genetics and Reproduction
Sexual reproduction, children born of eggs.
Growth Rate & Stages
A Dragon reaches full maturity at 10 years. And achieve their full nature when they've chosen their path.
A Dragon is born as a wingless, white scaled progeny. As they mature. The Dragon chooses their path. To choose one of the five songs of the world. The Song of Fire, the Song of Water, the Song of Air, the Song of Earth, or the Song of Spirit. In choosing a path. The Dragon will grow and change to suit their chosen nature.
Fire, Air, and Spirit Dragons have wings. Earth and Water Dragons do not.
Ecology and Habitats
Where ever befits their chosen path.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Contrary to the volumes of myth, legend, and biased opinion about them. As they are rare in the present time. Dragons are Omnivorous. Like their Sibling species of Elves or Orcs. Though unlike their Orcish sibling species. Dragons favor vegetarian diets. Though they can last for long periods without food.
Biological Cycle
Unaffected by the seasons.
Additional Information
Social Structure
Dragons favored the paradigm of family. A Patriarch and a Matriarch. With all others, their children.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Once, they lived through out the world as they saw fit to live. Their present geographic distribution is unknowable.
Average Intelligence
The most intelligent creatures in the world. Able to learn a language based on 10 words. Incredible memories. And a capacity to keep learning.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Incredible hearing, incredible sight, beautiful singing voices, innate connection to the land, and the many spirits and animals that dwell in it. Comprehension of any language based on hearing 10 words of the language.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Dragons were often named according to the Song they follow. After their betrayal in the middle of the Third Aeon. Dragons would guard their names as sacred songs. Often using aliases derived from their true names. Or riddles of their names.
Beauty Ideals
Dragons found everything in creation beautiful. Seeing deeper into the quality of that which they beheld. Even in those they interacted with.
Courtship Ideals
Love came to the Dragons as it had for any other species. If one feels affection for another, they dare to declare that love. And hope for the best.
Relationship Ideals
Dragons loved without question. And would not dare betray it.
Average Technological Level
Poetry and Philosophy found their births in the wisdom and knowledge of the Dragons.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
The Sehn, or Song. Their native language.
Old Ellician is derived from the Dragon Language.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Gaena Drae
Lifespan
Immortal, until they lose the will to live. Or are slain.
Conservation Status
Fewer in number than they have ever been.
Average Height
ranging from 20ft. to 45ft.
Average Weight
1,500lbs to 4,000lbs
Average Length
from 45ft long to 140ft long
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Depending on their path. Dragons have many different scale colors. Many Dragons of the Song of Fire were either a deep red color to a golden orange color. Dragons of the Song of Water; Brilliant Blue to bright teal. Dragons of the Song of Air; Light Grey. Dragons of the Song of Earth; Earthen Brown or a deep Tan color. Dragons of the Song of Spirit have been said to have a warm purple color or a deep azure color. The Dragons once sung of those Dragons that were not called by any song. Yet were of them all. These were Dragons that did not loose their White color.
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