Darkclaws
Basic Information
Anatomy
Darkclaws are a small dark dragon species living in coniferous forests and underground caves. They are entirely nocturnal and used to hibernate during the brighter months around 3000 years ago. In sunlight, darkclaws are physically weaker and their eyes can't adjust to sunlight making them incapable of surviving at day. They are agile and swift having padded 'paws' to stalk silently. They are also fond of hunting in packs of around 6. Since they are a smaller species they can fall prey to large theropods so they hunt smaller animals.
Darkclaws have the best hearing of any species able to pick up much higher and lower frequencies and their asymmetrical hearing helps them accurately locate prey. They can also echolocate. Darkclaws have massive ears to pick up sound easily and have a row of scales from their snout tip. Their wings have an extra membrane and they have scales that light up in the dark.
Ecology and Habitats
They survive better in caves, underground and in dense forests.
They used to live in the Sunpool mountain caves but after dragons kept disapprearing they moved underground.
Dietary Needs and Habits
They eat smaller woodland animals like elk.
Biological Cycle
Since they are noccturnal, they used to hibernate during bright months 3000 years ago. They stopped as it wasn't convenient for their economy and relations.
Behaviour
Darkclaws tend to be shy and withdrawn. They aren't fond of creating conflicts with other species but they used to be.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Large scales from the nose. 2 white triangles below eye.
Geographic Origin and Distribution
Found in the mid south of Nyrogecia
Average Intelligence
They are almost as intelligent as electric dragons.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Echolocation.
Excellent hearing.
Night vision.
Good sense of smell.
Agility.
Dark breath.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Names derived from darkness, black, night.
Major Organizations
Trinarion
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Pirrinic
Culture and Cultural Heritage
In the past, darkclaws used to be the most feared species. They were very vengeful and lead assasinations against royalties from other species. They were very stealthy and hard to kill. Nowadays, darkclaws are meek and peaceful and easily swayed by the opinions of other species. They are regarded as pathetic like airclaws and have a weak military.
Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals
They celebrate the eclipses of the 5 moons and full moons. Legend has it they gain mysterious energy on full moons and act strangely.
Common Taboos
A couple dragons in their past tried to shift their sleep schedule in favour of being in sync with the other kingdoms but this failed miserably cause darkclaws can't function well in sunlight so mentioning changing the schedule is taboo.
History
Darkclaws first lived in caves in the mountains after they arrived on the island. Then after something kept making them disappear one by one they migrated to their forest where they built an enormous underground kingdom to live in along with a forest city. They were much more agressive and territorial due to being powered by anux magic before but after Shadetrail erasing the magic they became weaker.
Historical Figures
Queen Pitch, the mind control freak that brainwashed the kingdom.
Common Myths and Legends
Some are superstitious and believe that there's a species of dragons living on the moons.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
Darkclaws keep to themselves these days but have joined Scorchie's Trinarion for economic and defensive benefits.
Lifespan
100 years
Average Height
2.8m
Average Weight
1000kg
Average Length
7.3m
Average Physique
Skinny.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Usually black or dark blue, purple, pink.
Geographic Distribution
Related Organizations
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