Dragon Signings

A rite of passage for all young adults in The Scales is the Dragon Signings, a ceremony in which 18-year-olds gather at the Crystal Lagoon and consume a tea of bioluminescent algae to reveal their Dragon Signs, akin to a birthmark. These signs are associated with certain attributes that indicate where a young person fits in society. If the youth identifies with their sign, they will have it ceremonially tattooed in place and the wearer will be imbued with a magical gift. Those who don’t can let their sign fade. This process is how the heir apparent to the Scales monarchy is chosen, indicated by a pair of fangs appearing on the next ruler’s jawline. The Draconic Temple is also based in the lagoon.