Crystal Dragon
Crystal Dragons were a breed of Gem Dragon known to be the friendliest of their kind and to enjoy conversing with other creatures. They were named for the similarity to crystal. Crystal Dragons had a crystalline appearance; their scales were glossy as a hatchling and became translucent as they aged. Moreover, their scales reflected the light that fell on them. Under the light of a moon or stars, they luminesced and sparkled, and in bright sunlight they had a dazzling brilliance.
They were the most amiable of the Gem Dragons. Although Crystal Dragons rarely went looking for companionship, they eagerly welcomed visitors to converse with, especially if they were interesting or appeared friendly and not trying to rob them. Otherwise, they tried to avoid meeting them. Crystal Dragons were non-aggressive and would rarely start a fight without a good reason. They would much rather talk things out. In fact, they would even use charm person near the start of any conversation to avoid any risk of battle later.
Crystal Dragons had an endless curiosity about the world, which they tried to satisfy by talking with people about it. A favorite pastime was to emerge at night, lie on the ground, and watch the stars. They also loved having fun and making mischief, often in the snow. Crystal Dragons would hurl snowballs at unsuspecting targets, fashion splendid sculptures from snow and ice, and construct snow forts and even amazing palaces on mountaintops.
Basic Information
Genetics and Reproduction
Although they were a little irresponsible with their young, Crystal Dragons were fairly good parents. Families raised clutches of two to five offspring, and they were likely to be encountered alone or in such clans.
Ecology and Habitats
Crystal Dragons who dwelt on the Material Plane preferred to live atop cold high mountains, usually on the very peaks and crags. They favored cold open spaces with clear skies for their stargazing but this did keep them well apart from other beings.
Dietary Needs and Habits
They favored a diet of gemstones and metal ores over any other foods, but could subsist on elemental matter such as air.
Civilization and Culture
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Crystal Dragons spoke Draconic and both their own language and a language shared among all Gem Dragons. Moreover, almost one in ten hatchlings could communicate with any sentient being, and the others gained this power as they aged.
Interspecies Relations and Assumptions
There were on occasion conflicts between Crystal Dragons and White Dragons. Some White Dragons would hunt down Crystal Dragons and a few Crystal Dragons would adopt young White Dragons or even steal their eggs. This was apparently in an effort to raise them to be friendlier Dragons, though if successful, such Dragons were incredibly rare. When they fought, the White Dragon was typically seen as the aggressor.
However, despite their general friendliness, Crystal Dragons carried a strong animosity toward Giants of all kinds. Giants would sometimes attempt to enslave Crystal Dragons and even allied with White Dragons to discover Crystal Dragon lairs and capture their young.
General Information
Patron Deity
Sardior
Activity Cycle
Any
Diet
Gems; Ores
Homeland(s)
Elemental Plane of Air; The Prime Material Plane
Intelligence
Exceptional
Language(s)
Draconic
Favored Climate
Temperate; Cold
Favored Terrain
Mountains
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