Dragonborn

Basic Information

Anatomy

Dragonborn look very much like dragons, standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first Dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues, matching the colours of their dragon kin, but generations of interbreeding have created a more uniform appearance in most clans. The blood of a particular type of dragon runs very strong in some clans. These dragonborn often boast scales that more closely match those of their dragon ancestor - Bright Red, Green, Blue or White, lustrous Black and in some clans gleaming metallic Gold, Silver, Brass, Copper or Bronze. They are tall and strongly built often standing taller than most humans. Their hands and feet are strong talonlike claws with three fingers and a thumb on each hand.
The Chromatic Dragons vary in colour through all types with a roughly equal share for each colour. The Metallic dragonborn however, are mainly copper and bronze and while gold and silver aren’t uncommon they’re mainly found in the more magically aligned clans. Two toned dragonborn are incredibly rare and normally end up being prominent figures in society, masters of their trades. In a population of hundreds of thousands there are at most two dozen at any time.

Biological Traits

Some dragonborn have displayed resistances link to their ancestry thought most with varying degrees depending on the strength of the blood. Most dragonborn will see no benefit from this aside from needing less layers in the winter or handling the summer heats better but there are extraordinary dragonborn who have been known to walk through a burning inferno without suffering any ill effects!

Growth Rate & Stages

Young dragonborn grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain size and development of a 10 year old human child by age 3 and reach adulthood by 15. At this point dragonborm enter Tarresh, a trial of varying nature which proves them a worth asset to their clan. After passing Tarresh they are considered an adult in the eyes of all.

Additional Information

Social Structure

For more information on the social and governmental structure of the Dragonborn, see Orangzamrud.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Dragonborn are normally only found in any significant population within Rantai Zamrud

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Qo-Lightning
Strun-Storm
Ven-Wind
Yiintaas-Shining
Vah-Spring
Vahlok-Guardian
Granvuun-Autumn
Brod-Clan
Krain-Sun
Fo-Frost
Liz-Ice
Krah-Cold
Kro-Sorcerer
Od-Snow
Yol-Fire
Yovon-Golden
Sot-White

Lifespan

80 years

Average Height

5ft 8" - 6ft 8"

Average Weight

179lbs - 367lbs