Silver Dragonborn
Silver Dragonborn are a subspecies of Dragonborn, known for their silver scales and usage of freezing breath. Silver Dragonborn are descendants of the majestic Silver Dragons, known for their noble, honorable, and protective nature. These Dragons are considered the guardians of justice and the defenders of good, and their dragonborn offspring often embody these ideals. Silver Dragonborn possess a shining, metallic sheen to their scales, ranging from pale silver to gleaming white, often reflecting light in a way that gives them an almost ethereal appearance.
The essence of Silver Dragonborn lies in selflessness and protection. They are driven by a deep-seated urge to help others and uphold justice, often at great personal cost. Their breath weapon, a cone of freezing cold, serves as both a means of defense and a way to neutralize threats without causing unnecessary harm; a reflection of their preference for non-lethal resolution.
The Silver Dragonborn are widely seen as heroes, defenders, and guardians. Their strong sense of honor and justice often leads them to intervene in conflicts and help protect those who cannot protect themselves. However, their non-aggressive nature can sometimes be misunderstood by those who favor a more direct approach to conflict. They often serve as Paladins or Monks , wandering the land to right wrongs and protect the innocent, judges or advisors in courts, where their sense of justice and fairness is valued, scholars who preserve ancient wisdom and provide counsel to those seeking guidance, healers who travel to areas stricken by disease, war, or suffering, offering their skills to those in need, and mentors to the next generation, teaching values of self-discipline, duty, and the importance of service to others.
Silver Dragonborn are known to take on quests for redemption or to protect weakened kingdoms. While they may be less driven by personal gain than their more avaricious kin, they are often seen as pivotal figures in maintaining balance in a chaotic world. Their frozen breath and divine presence make them formidable opponents when justice is needed, and their ability to remain calm and composed in the face of danger is a hallmark of their kind.
Culture
Culture and cultural heritage
Silver Dragonborn are highly focused on education, believing that spreading knowledge is a powerful form of protection. Their libraries contain ancient scrolls detailing the philosophies of justice, the histories of their dragon ancestors, and methods of healing both body and spirit.
Shared customary codes and values
The Silver Dragonborn are typically isolated in fortresses or temples high in the mountains, living lives of devotion and meditation, guided by the philosophy of their Silver Dragon ancestors. Their society places an immense emphasis on duty, honor, and self-sacrifice, with members often seeking to test their moral fiber in trials or personal quests for redemption. Most Silver Dragonborn are strict followers of their societal code, consisting of four tenets; Honor Before All, Protect the Weak, Self-Sacrifice and Justice is Measured, Not Swift.
Their social structure revolves around elder councils and knightly orders that guide and train new generations. Silver Dragonborn do not seek power, but their sense of responsibility often places them in positions of leadership. While they may serve as paladins or monks in their own societies, many are also healers or scholars, seeking ways to improve the lives of those around them.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Silver Dragonborn lead lives of discipline, meditation, and practical service. They train in martial skills, but also in wisdom, often spending years studying ancient texts or engaging in debates with their peers on the nature of morality, justice, and duty. Daily practices can often include Morning Reflection, in which the day begins with a period of reflection and prayer, often focused on the idea of service to others, Martial Training, in which they hone their skills in both armed and unarmed combat, understanding that true guardianship requires physical readiness as well as mental strength, Compassionate Service, in which many Silver Dragonborn spend a portion of their day aiding those in need, whether through healing, tutoring the young, or offering counsel to troubled individuals and Communal Gatherings, in which Silver Dragonborn communities often have weekly or monthly gatherings, where they discuss matters of justice, share wisdom, and reinforce their shared values.
Historical figures
There are many notable Silver Dragonborn historical figures, including:
- High Guardian Belrath Silverhand. Known for his selflessness and his leadership during The War on Time. Belrath is famous for leading a small band of Paladins against K'Niff’s army, sacrificing his life to protect innocents. His memory lives on in the songs and stories of Silver Dragonborn communities, where he is revered as the epitome of honour.
- Dravathir the Coldheart. Dravathir sought the perfect balance between emotion and logic, Dravathir became a renowned scholar. He authored The Scroll of Iced Justice, a treatise on the importance of cold, calculated judgment over rash, heated decisions. His teachings are still studied in monasteries to this day.
- Azara Silverlight. Azara founded The Order of the Silver Chalice, an order dedicated to curing plagues and offering sanctuary to the most vulnerable. She is remembered not only for her healing powers but for her deep, unwavering empathy. It is said she healed an entire caravan of refugee Silver Dragonborn in the aftermath of The Dragongate Incident, and lead them to a promised peak, where they built the village of Coldpeak.
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