Dragons

Basic Information

Anatomy

All true dragons possess a total of six limbs; two forelegs, two hind legs, and a pair of wings. They also possess a large tail, and a large head with spines and features that vary depending on the specific type of dragon.

Biological Traits

There are two broad categories of dragons: chromatic and metallic. Chromatic dragons, who tend towards evil impulses, include black, blue, green, red, and white dragons, while metallic dragons, who tend to be noble, include brass, bronze, copper, gold, and silver dragons. Metallic dragons are able to shapeshift, and all dragons are capable to using breath weapons of various kinds.

Genetics and Reproduction

Dragons reproduce sexually, but the exact process by which they do so is more complex than how humanoid species do it- especially for dragons with the ability to shapeshift.

Growth Rate & Stages

Dragons grow much more slowly than most other sentient races, only reaching adulthood at 100 years of age. It's unclear if dragons are capable of dying from old age, as their power only appears to grow as they age, and most dragons who have been known to die have died from violence.

Ecology and Habitats

Dragons often have lairs, but the specifics of these lairs vary depending on the type of dragon.

Dietary Needs and Habits

The dietary needs of dragons vary depending on their age. Typically, the older a dragon grows, the more they must eat- and ancient dragons must eat a lot. Most dragons are omnivores, but some prefer to become vegetarian, or focus on eating meat.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Dragons have very little social structure, as most of them tend to live by themselves.

Facial characteristics

The facial characteristics of dragons vary depending on what kind of dragon they are.

Average Intelligence

Most dragons are extremely intelligent, and the minds of ancient dragons are to be greatly feared.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

All dragons have sensory capabilities above the norm; many are able to detect things even without eyesight within a certain radius, and their perceptive abilities increase significantly as they age.

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

Many metallic dragons alive during the time of the Lyrian Empire were tied to it in some way.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

All dragons speak some variety of Draconic.

Culture and Cultural Heritage

Chromatic dragons tend to follow Tiamat, while metallic dragons often follow Bahamut, Lendys, and Tamara. All dragons worship Asgorath, the creator of dragonkind.

Lifespan

Unknown, as it hasn't yet been determined whether dragons are immortal or not.

Conservation Status

Dragons aren't exactly common in the Fourth Age, but the remaining dragons don't exactly require protection.

Average Height

The average height of dragons varies with age and kind.

Average Weight

The average weight of dragons varies with age and kind.

Average Length

The average length of dragons varies with age and kind.

Average Physique

Most dragons are extremely strong.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

The scale colors of a dragon depends on what kind of dragon they are.