Lava Dragon

"Hereafter they laid siege to the mountainous city of the Earthen Drawl, tearing their land asuder and breaking the very place they called home. There was no recourse but surrender for them." - Red Drawl historical documents of the battles of Lanius

A strange history exists with these creatures. Once pets and slaves of the Red Drawl Empire within Taldoria, these creatures over time with the collapse of the draconic empires moved to the east as unintelligent beasts. Eating large rocks, boulders, and other incendiary items. Within the sundering and shattering of the Isles in the south however, a large portion of them were altered magically and came to roost within the Red Isles as intelligent and crafty creatures. Both groups of these creatures still remain, with just as deadly barrage of lava attacks from afar, and a nasty habit of lighting their hard scaled skin on fire.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Long more than wide heavy scales. Usually red coloration with curled bodies, streamlined for quick dives and assault from afar with the large wingspan.

Biological Traits

Average lifespans and size, but their unique traits are what make them a stand-out among the southern dragons.

Genetics and Reproduction

Sexual reproduction, but eggs are placed usually near the edges of volcanoes for safety

Growth Rate & Stages

Average growth rate overall

Ecology and Habitats

They usually nest in the south-eastern portions of Taldoria or within the Red Isles of Erestia, often around volcanoes or tall mountains

Dietary Needs and Habits

They will eat anything...including rocks and boulders

Biological Cycle

Usually less active during the winter months

Additional Information

Social Structure

Reclusive and isolated as bestial groups, but usually family oriented and female dominated within the Red Isles specifically

Domestication

In the long past these creatures were used by the Red Drawl Empire for wars

Facial characteristics

The jaws curl into points along the top and bottom, making for a heavy snapping bite when applied

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Nestled around the southern portions of the globes often along mountaintops and within island chains with volcanoes

Average Intelligence

Ranging from bestial dragons who hold almost no intelligence to quite peculiar and smart, albeit reclusive creatures

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Extraordinary senses like most dragons

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

The Red Roost hosts the largest grouping of them within the Red Isles

Beauty Ideals

These creatures within the Red Isles often keep themselves clean and shiny, especially those standing watch for the day as part of the show for the mortals who settle on their slopes below.

Gender Ideals

Female led within hierarchy, though males within the wilder lands hold more strength

Courtship Ideals

Often an elegant display of passing lava back and forth in the air in an intricate dance is done

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Draconic

History

Borne later within the draconic chain, these creatures did still evolve from the same strand and interchange of the spirits, but came after the larger species had taken most of the land, leaving them to curl back into the volcanoes and mountains

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Dragon

Scientific Name

Volca'vani

Origin/Ancestry

Dragon

Lifespan

300-500 Cycles

Average Height

30 feet on average

Average Weight

Immense

Average Length

50-60 feet

Average Physique

Built longer than they are wide, but with large wingspans for their size as well as heavy almost rocky scales

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Usually ranging from reds to blacks and in between

Geographic Distribution

• Balvenya
• Erestia
• Taldoria