Gem Dragon
Gem dragons are a type of Dragon with crystalline scales. They are aloof, solitary, and self-centered. The gem dragon also possess a dragon god: Sardior whom is a ruby dragon, a unique subspecies of gem dragon.
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.
Gem Dragon's eggs are highly prized by both dragons and humanoids alike for their unique properties. The eggshell is made of gem similar to the parents kind, 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 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.
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
Miners discover amethyst dragon egg
Gem Dragon's eggs are highly prized by both dragons and humanoids alike for their unique properties. The eggshell is made of gem similar to the parents kind, 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 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
Amethyst dragons
Amethyst dragons are logical dragons. They have lavender skin and crystal-like scales. Their breath weapon is a blast of concussive force, and they are known to burrow into the ground. They are also the most powerful of the gem dragons.Emerald dragons
Emerald dragons are reclusive dragons. They are inquisitive about history, but also paranoid and distrustful of visitors, whom they deter by setting traps in and by their lairs, and with their breath weapon, a powerful blast of wind. They had scales in many shades of green, with a scintillating appearance that makes the dragon seem to be in constant motion.Sapphire dragons
Sapphire dragons are territorial, militaristic dragons who normally live in the Underdark. The majority of their diet was composed of giant spiders, and sapphire dragons consider all the evil races of the Underdark their enemies. Their breath weapon is a blast of noise that caused panic. Because of their sparkling, multi-blue-colored scales, they are sometimes mistaken for blue dragons.Topaz dragons
Topaz dragons are erratic, antisocial gem dragons who were often selfish and disinterested in things that did not affect them. They prefer to live by beaches, and enjoy the feeling the sea wind against their faceted, yellow-orange scales.Crystal dragons
Crystal dragons are friendly, curious gem dragons. They enjoy conversing with other creatures but sometimes came into conflict with white dragons due to shared preferences in habitats. They have a blinding cone of white light for a breath weapon. They are the smallest of the gem dragons and have translucent, crystalline scales.General Information
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Geographic Distribution
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Languages
Draconic
Physiologie
Immortal
Size
Gargantuan
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