Dragon
Created by the dragon god, Garyx, dragons are winged reptiles of ancient lineage and fearsome power. They are known and feared for their predatory cunning and greed, with the oldest Dragons accounted as some of the most powerful creatures in the world. Dragons are also magical creatures whose innate power fuels their dreaded breath weapons and other preternatural abilities.
Many creatures, including wyverns and dragon turtles, have Draconic blood. However, true Dragons fall into the two broad categories of chromatic and metallic Dragons. The black, blue, green, red, and white Dragons are selfish, evil, and feared by all. The brass, bronze, copper, gold, and silver Dragons are noble, good, and highly respected by the wise.
Though their goals and Ideals vary tremendously, all true Dragons covet Wealth, hoarding mounds of coins and gathering gems, jewels, and Magic Items. Dragons with large hoards are loath to leave them for long, venturing out of their lairs only to patrol or feed.
During the last Rage of Dragons in 1373, dragons became violent and attacked each other. Their numbers fell greatly and they went from common sightings to mostly rumors.
Power with Age
True Dragons pass through four distinct stages of life, from lowly wyrmlings to ancient Dragons, which can live for over a thousand years. In that time, their might can become unrivaled and their hoards can grow beyond price.| Category | Size | Age Range |
|---|---|---|
| Wyrmling | Medium | 5 years or less |
| Young | Large | 6-100 years |
| Adult | Huge | 101-800 years |
| Ancient | Gargantuan | 801 years or more |
Chromatic Dragons
The black, blue, green, red, and white Dragons represent the evil side of dragonkind. Aggressive, gluttonous, and vain, chromatic Dragons are dark sages and powerful tyrants feared by all creatures—including each other. Chromatic Dragons lust after Treasure, and this greed colors their every scheme and plot. They believe that the world’s Wealth belongs to them by right, and a chromatic Dragon seizes that Wealth without regard for the Humanoids and other creatures that have “stolen” it. With its piles of coins, gleaming gems, and Magic Items, a dragon’s hoard is the stuff of legend. However, chromatic Dragons have no interest in commerce, amassing Wealth for no other reason than to have it.Metallic Dragons
Metallic Dragons seek to preserve and protect, viewing themselves as one powerful race among the many races that have a place in the world. Metallic Dragons covet Treasure as do their evil chromatic kin, but they aren’t driven as much by greed in their pursuit of Wealth. Rather, metallic Dragons are driven to investigate and collect, taking unclaimed relics and storing them in their lairs. A metallic dragon’s Treasure hoard is filled with items that reflect its persona, tell its History, and preserve its memories. Metallic Dragons also seek to protect other creatures from dangerous magic. As such, powerful Magic Items and even evil Artifacts are sometimes secreted away in a metallic dragon’s hoard. A metallic Dragon can be persuaded to part with an item in its hoard for the greater good. However, another creature’s need for or right to the item is often unclear from the dragon’s point of view. A metallic Dragon must be bribed or otherwise convinced to part with the item.
Genetic Descendants