Dragonborn

Dragonborn have always been a secretive race. Perhaps their relation to actual dragons, for whom no one has a positive word or feeling, has caused them to live isolated lives in the middle of the desert. Yet where others see a cursed existence surrounded by desert wastes, the lizard-like dragonborn find a suitable and comfortable lifestyle. Their anatomy is naturally adapted to the desert heat. Society here among the dragonborn operates solely around the cycle of day and night in which the heat of midday is torture to anyone standing in its rays, but the night is when everyone emerges, and the city comes to life.
Due to their environment surrounded by sand and their natural proclivity for fire, dragonborn discovered the art of glassblowing. They are masters of it, creating countless wonders and inventions. It is unclear how much the dragonborn have created, but everyone agrees that they have far more hidden than they let the outside world know of.
Much like the elves, society is split between the two kinds of dragonborn that one will find in their society. Regular dragonborn are naturally of stronger-builds and are quite skilled in combat. Through natural skill, these are more likely to join the dragonborn military. The dragonborn scions are of a more lithe, smaller build, and are quite skilled with negotiation, craftsmanship, and philosophy. These two kinds of dragonborn share a mutual existence in which the stronger dragonborn join the military to protect their scion brethren, whereas the scions serve the military by funding them through the trade of their glass and through other inventions designed to assist the military.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Akra. Biri. Daar. Farideh, Harann. HaviJar, Jheri, Kava, Korinn. Mishann, NaJa, Perra, Raiann. Sora. Surina. Thava, Uadjit.

Masculine names

Arjhan. Balasar. Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh. Heskan, Kriv. Medrash. Mehen. Nadarr. Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar, Shamash. Shedinn. Tarhun. Torinn.

Family names

"Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a mark of honor. A childhood name or nickname is often used among clutch mates as a descriptive term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or center on a habit." - Player's Handbook
Clethtinthiallor. Daardendrian. Delmirev. Drachedandion. Fenkenkabradon. Kepeshkmolik. Kerrhylon. Kimbatuul. Linxakasendalor. Myastan. Nemmonis. Norixius. Ophinshtalajiir. Prexijandilin. Shestendeliath. Turnuroth. Verthisathurgiesh. Yarjerit.

Other names

Childhood Names: Climber. Earbender. Leaper. Pious. Shieldbiter. Zealous.

Culture

Major language groups and dialects

Draconic: "Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants." - Player's Handbook

Culture and cultural heritage

Schools of Magic

As distant relatives of the mythical dragons, Dragonborn were natural masters of Illusion magic, which they were responsible for founding. Illusion magic dazzles the senses, befuddles the mind, and tricks even the wisest folk. Dragons have long used this school of magic to disguise themselves and their lairs, and the Dragonborn especially have used this to hide their various settlements throughout the Arjun. The magic is subtle, but the illusions crafted by keen minds make the impossible seem real.

Major organizations

The Dragonborn arrange themselves into various clans. It is unclear how many clans exist at any given time, with numbers ranging between 20 and 100.

Related Locations

• Kirdan
• Oasis at Glass Pillars
• The Arjun Desert

Sub-races:

All Dragonborn fall under two categories: the Primals and the Scions. Primals are more numerous, larger, and are of every color of the Dragonborn, from chromatic to metallic. The Scions are the minority in society, smaller and lithe, possessing only metallic colors, and possessing generally more wisdom than their Primal cousins. The following sub races are available:

Primal:

• Black
• Blue
• Brass
• Bronze
• Copper
• Gold
• Green
• Red
• Silver
• White

Scion:

• Brass
• Bronze
• Copper
• Gold
• Silver