Metallic Dragon

Metallic dragons are a type of Dragon distinguished typically by the color and composition of their scales, that was like that of various metals, hence the name. Despite their relatively benign nature, metallic dragons are also aggressive when threatened or challenged. Their god, Bahamut whom they regard as their king is a platinum dragon, a unique subspecies of metalic dragon.

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

Dragon's eggs are highly prized by both dragons and humanoids alike for their unique properties. The eggshell is made of metal 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 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

Gold dragons

Gold dragons are the most powerful and majestic of the classic metallic dragons. They are wise and very knowledgeable and reclusive. They prefer stone lairs and have a cone of fire as a breath weapon.

Silver dragons

Silver dragons are regal creatures who often take a humanoid form and lived among humans and elves. Their breath weapon is a cone of freezing cold, and they normally laired in mountains. They are very smart and preferred not to fight unless necessary.

Bronze dragons

Bronze dragons are inquisitive dragons with a fierce appearance and a fascination for warfare. They live in coastal areas, and have an electrical breath weapon.

Copper dragons

Copper dragons are born pranksters, jokesters, and riddlers. They live in rocky mountains. Copper dragons have an acid breath weapon but preferred to avoid combat altogether, instead taunting and teasing foes until they leave.

Brass dragons

Brass dragons are extremely talkative and loved the intense heat of deserts. They often engage foes and friends alike in hours of long-winded conversation. They avoid combat if possible, but use their breath weapon, a cone of sleeping gas, to subdue foes if threatened. They are the weakest of the classic metallic dragons.

General Information

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Languages
Draconic

Physiologie

Average Lifespan
Immortal
Size
Gargantuan
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