Draconidae
Draconidae are a subgroup of Squamidae that fit with our notion of dragons. Essentially, draconidae are magical lizards and serpents, most of which can fly and are generally highly intelligent beings. Not all flying draconidae have physical wings, some have an ability to rise to the air and use their limbs to move. This form of flying is almost exclusive to draconidae and is not yet fully explained, partially because draconidae generally refuse any form of study, particularly if it is offered by humans.
Draconidae have a long history of animosity with humans, usually stemming from territorial conflicts. Larger kinds of draconidae were known to see humans as prey, but only rarely. In general, draconidae recognized humans as equally intelligent creatures, and preferred to hunt their cattle (although some suggest that preference stemmed from humans being less to their taste). Draconidae saw humans as invading their territories, and therefore believed they have right to the crops and cattle humans raised on what they saw as their lands. Humans saw themselves as lords of the land and conflicts often became violent. Even though it was only the larger draconidae species that initiated assaults, most humans soon saw all draconidae as enemies.
In Western cultures, the word 'dragon' has long been associated with evil monstrosities. With the rise of Christianity, dragons became symbols of evil and of the devil. Draconidae were believed to be evil incarnate that needed to be destroyed, and became a high prize for any monster hunter. This belief was so strong, that monster hunters traveled to far off places in search of dragons bringing the threat to all corners of the globe.
Eastern cultures generally saw dragons as symbols of good luck and wisdom, while being recognized as powerful and potentially dangerous. There are known cases of draconidae living in peace with humans, helping and protecting them. Some draconidae attempted to escape the fervor of monster hunters and hide in Asia, but it was almost immediately clear that it was not a plausible solution.
Most draconidae left our world with the Fae during The Departure. They found new homes with the aid of Fae draco and Fae phantom and are rumored to prosper. Very few draconidae remained, mostly smaller species that can easily hide. They remain very suspicious of humans and are therefore not well known to us. There are rumors of larger draconidae that remained, still haunting their old grounds, but with no evidence it remains to be seen.
Draconidae have a long history of animosity with humans, usually stemming from territorial conflicts. Larger kinds of draconidae were known to see humans as prey, but only rarely. In general, draconidae recognized humans as equally intelligent creatures, and preferred to hunt their cattle (although some suggest that preference stemmed from humans being less to their taste). Draconidae saw humans as invading their territories, and therefore believed they have right to the crops and cattle humans raised on what they saw as their lands. Humans saw themselves as lords of the land and conflicts often became violent. Even though it was only the larger draconidae species that initiated assaults, most humans soon saw all draconidae as enemies.
In Western cultures, the word 'dragon' has long been associated with evil monstrosities. With the rise of Christianity, dragons became symbols of evil and of the devil. Draconidae were believed to be evil incarnate that needed to be destroyed, and became a high prize for any monster hunter. This belief was so strong, that monster hunters traveled to far off places in search of dragons bringing the threat to all corners of the globe.
Eastern cultures generally saw dragons as symbols of good luck and wisdom, while being recognized as powerful and potentially dangerous. There are known cases of draconidae living in peace with humans, helping and protecting them. Some draconidae attempted to escape the fervor of monster hunters and hide in Asia, but it was almost immediately clear that it was not a plausible solution.
Most draconidae left our world with the Fae during The Departure. They found new homes with the aid of Fae draco and Fae phantom and are rumored to prosper. Very few draconidae remained, mostly smaller species that can easily hide. They remain very suspicious of humans and are therefore not well known to us. There are rumors of larger draconidae that remained, still haunting their old grounds, but with no evidence it remains to be seen.
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