Chromatic Dragon

Chromatic dragons are a type of Dragon distinguished typically by a solid, non-reflective coloring of their scales, hence the name. Under the influence of Tiamat, the god of chromatic dragon whom they regard as their queen.

Culture

In a time long past, metallic, chromatic, and gem dragons coexisted without clear divisions based on their physical distinctions. However, the Draco-Giant War took a devastating toll on both giants and dragons, leading to a pivotal moment in their history. As the conflict raged on, a division emerged within the dragon ranks, creating three distinct factions:

The Pro-War Faction: This faction comprised dragons who wished to press on with the war. Despite the heavy losses suffered by their kind, they believed that victory was within reach and were determined to achieve it.

The Peace Faction: Some dragons grew weary of the ongoing conflict and the needless loss of life. This faction advocated for an immediate settlement to prevent further bloodshed.

The Neutral Faction: Not all dragons took sides in this ideological struggle, preferring to remain uninvolved in the debate between the Pro-War and Peace factions.

In the end, the Pro-War faction emerged victorious, despite the heavy toll on the dragon population. Even though the Draco-Giant War has ended, the three factions among the dragons persist to this day.

Characteristics

Physical features

Reproduction

Wooden Dragon Egg by EleKTriiK

Chromatic dragon's eggs are highly prized by both dragons and humanoids alike for their unique properties. The eggshell is made of a material similar to colored wood, called Wizardwood by humanoids, and is incredibly durable and resistant to the dragon's element. When a dragon hatches from its egg, it will eat the shell, digesting it and gaining a portion of the memories and knowledge of its parents. This process is known as "inheritance" and is considered a sacred ritual among dragonkind. As a result, dragon's eggs and the wizardwood they are made of are highly valued, both for their practical uses and for the knowledge they contain. However, obtaining a dragon's egg is not an easy task, as dragons fiercely guard their eggs and will defend them with their lives.

This memory can include information about their lair and treasure hoard. As a result, some adult dragons hunt for the eggs of their kin in order to gain access to this valuable knowledge and gain an advantage over their rivals.

Subraces

Red dragons

Red dragons are greedy creatures, interested only in their own well-being, vanity, and the extension of their treasure hoards. They are supremely confident, being the largest and most powerful of the chromatic dragons. Typically found living in mountainous regions, they breathe a cone of fire.

Black dragons

Black dragons, or skull dragons, are the most vile-tempered and cruel of all chromatic dragons. Excellent swimmers who normally lived in swamps and marshes, they prefer ambush attacks. They have a corrosive acid breath weapon.

Blue dragons

Blue dragons, or storm dragons, are manipulative dragons who are infamous for their skill at creating hallucinations, and their cruel use of such things. They prefer aerial combat, which allows them to use their electrical breath weapon most efficiently. Blue dragons most often lived in arid wastelands and deserts. They are the second most powerful of the chromatic dragons.

Green dragons

Green dragons are highly territorial, deceptive, forest-dwelling creatures who love secrets and intrigue. They are duplicitous and cunning foes who love combat. They are the third most powerful of the chromatic dragons. Their breath weapon is a cone of poisonous green gas.

White dragons

White dragons, also called ice dragons or glacial wyrms, are the smallest and weakest of the classic chromatic dragons. However, they are by no means harmless. White dragons are extremely well-suited to their arctic habitat and have excellent memories. They are more feral than other dragons, though. They breathe a cone of ice or frost.

Gray dragons

Gray dragons, also called fang dragons, are rapacious, violent dragons that are good at physical combat but poor at flying. Some gray dragons possess an acid breath weapon.

General Information

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Geographic Distribution
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Languages
Draconic

Physiologie

Average Lifespan
Immortal
Size
Gargantuan
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