Green Dragon

Green dragons, also known as forest dragons or venom dragons, are one of the five known species of chromatic dragons that were born from the scales of the Brownwyrm at the start of the Draconic Era.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Green dragons maintain a bipedal posture, with two long and powerful hindlimbs, two shorter yet muscular forelimbs ending in heavy claws and two broad, leathery wings; their general build is said to resemble that of a bird or theropod. Their long tails are more rigid than those of other dragons, but they are still usable as weapons. Their necks are rather long and flexible in comparison with those of other chromatic dragons, and their heads have elongated snouts, prominent gular skin and minuscule horns. Befitting their name, their scales and membranes present varying patterns of green and yellow.

Genetics and Reproduction

Like other true dragons, green dragons reproduce asexually. When a green dragon's scale is submerged in running water, it grows over the course of approximately a week into a roughly human-sized egg, from which a new dragon will eventually hatch.

Growth Rate & Stages

Like other true dragons, green dragons go through four stages through their life:

• Wyrmling, encompassing the dragon's first 50 years of life. Wyrmlings typically are between 1 and 2 meters long.
• Young, when the dragon is between 50 and 100. Young dragons typically are between 3 and 7 meters long.
• Adult, when the dragon is between 100 and 300 years old. Adult dragons typically are between 8 and 12 meters long.
• Ancient, from 300 years onwards. Ancient dragons typically are between 12 and 20 meters long.

Ecology and Habitats

Green dragons frequent humid and moderately forested areas, such as river-crossed forests, rainforests and occasionally swamps.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Like other true dragons, black dragons are carnivores, and despite their size they are capable of going for months without eating, possibly because of their magical nature. They prefer to eat smaller animals, especially fish and other aquatic creatures.

Additional Information

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Green dragons, like other true dragons, posess darkvision greater than that of most mortal species, being able to see up to a greater distance and, reportedly, even distinguish colors. They also posess an innate, seemingly magical capacity of simply sensing creatures within a certain distance.

Civilization and Culture

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Carrying the essence of the Brownwyrm with them, all green dragons can speak Draconic.

Common Dress Code

Black dragons, like most other dragons, are rarely seen wearing any forms of clothing.

History

Like the other four kinds of chromatic dragons, the first green dragons appeared shortly after the rise of the Brownwyrm in Tertobelus. The first green dragon was Nycepto the Verdant, born from a scale carried to an unknown river and submerged in its waters by a kobold follower of the Brownwyrm; whether the kobold became Nycepto or simply assisted in their creation by planting the scale is a subject of discrepancy.

Historical Figures

• Nycepto the Verdant, the first green dragon and ancestor of all other known green dragons.

Scientific Name

Chromodraco nyceptoi

Lifespan

500 years

Conservation Status

Extinct in Tertobelus, extant in Valendar, unknown state in other regions.

Average Length

• Wyrmling: 1-2 meters
• Young: 1-2 meters
• Adult: 8-12 meters
• Ancient: 12-20 meters