dragonborn
Dragonborn (also known as Strixiki in Draconic; or Vayemniri, "Ash-Marked Ones", in Tymantheran draconic) are a race of draconic creatures native to Abeir, Toril's long-sundered twin. During the Spellplague, dragonborn were transplanted from Abeir to Toril, the majority of them living in the continent of Laerakond in the 15th century DR. In Faerûn, most dragonborn dwelt in the militaristic nation of Tymanther. Born of dragons, as their name proclaims, the dragonborn walk proudly through a world that greets them with fearful incomprehension. Shaped by draconic gods or the dragons themselves, dragonborn originally hatched from dragon eggs as a unique race, combining the best attributes of dragons and humanoids. Some dragonborn are faithful servants to true dragons, others form the ranks of soldiers in great wars, and still others find themselves adrift, with no clear calling in life.
sometimes ranging to scarlet, rust, gold, or copper-green. They are tall and strongly built, often standing close to 6½ feet tall and weighing 300 pounds or more. Their hands and feet are strong, talonlike claws with three fingers and a thumb on each hand.
The blood of a particular type of dragon runs very strong through some dragonborn clans. These dragonborn often boast scales that more closely match those of their dragon ancestor—bright red, green, blue, or white, lustrous black, or gleaming metallic gold, silver, brass, copper, or bronze.
Proud Dragon Kin
Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the colors of their dragon kin, but generations of interbreeding have created a more uniform appearance. Their small, fine scales are usually brass or bronze in color,Self-Sufficient Clans
To any dragonborn, the clan is more important than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining the bounds of that position. A continual drive for self-improvement reflects the self-sufficiency of the race as a whole. Dragonborn value skill and excellence in all endeavors. They hate to fail, and they push themselves to extreme efforts before they give up on something. A dragonborn holds mastery of a particular skill as a lifetime goal. Members of other races who share the same commitment find it easy to earn the respect of a dragonborn. Though all dragonborn strive to be self-sufficient, they recognize that help is sometimes needed in difficult situations. But the best source for such help is the clan, and when a clan needs help, it turns to another dragonborn clan before seeking aid from other races—or even from the gods.Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is thought to be one of the oldest languages and is often used in the study of magic. The language sounds harsh to most other creatures and includes numerous hard consonants and sibilants.Types
| Dragon colour | damage type |
|---|---|
| black | acid |
| blue | lightning |
| brass | fire |
| bronze | lightning |
| copper | acid |
| gold | fire |
| green | poison |
| red | fire |
| silver | cold |
| white | cold |
Basic Information
Biological Traits
Dragonborn resemble in many ways what their name suggests: humanoid dragons. Standing on average 6 feet and 2 inches to 6 feet and 8 inches (1.9 to 2 meters), dragonborn are impressively tall with a heavy weight to match, commonly possessing a weight of 220 to 320 pounds (100 to 150 kilograms). Dragonborn feet end with three strong talon-like claws with a fourth claw in the back, while their hands are similar with three claws with a thumb replacing the rear claw. A dragonborn's head features usually a blunt snout, a strong brow, and reptilian frills on the cheeks and ears. On the back of the head, a crest of hornlike scales forms what resembles a crown or a halo. Some have mane-like hair. Dragonborn eyes are usually red or gold in hue, but other colours are not unheard of. A rare few individuals are born with tails, but this is seen either as a deformity or a blessing.
Dragonborn exhibit many draconic features, including a scaly hide, a large muscular body, the capacity to use a breath weapon, and resistance to the same elemental energy they can breathe, thanks to their draconic heritage. Because of thousands of years of interbreeding, the scales of a dragonborn's hide are usually scarlet, gold, rust, ochre, bronze, or brown in hue, though a few dragonborn with a stronger draconic heritage have scales resembling those of true dragons. The color of their scales bears little correlation to a dragonborn's draconic heritage, however. The scales are typically in their greatest concentration around forearms, lower legs, feet, shoulders, and thighs, with a very fine leathery covering over the rest of the body. Dragonborn used to have wings, but it is believed they lost them when their noble heritage was lost in the dark times of their ancient history. However, with the proper training, dragonborn with an exceptional draconic heritage could learn to unlock more of their draconic potential, even to the point of sprouting wings with which to fly, like a dragon. Like dragons, dragonborn are often mistaken for reptiles, but are in fact warm-blooded draconic creatures. The internal body temperature of the dragonborn is warmer than that of most similar races, being so hot as to seem feverish to the human touch. While this might seem disadvantageous, the lack of hair and large mouth allows the dragonborn to displace body heat at an effective rate, meaning dragonborn are comfortable in cold climates while remaining no more vulnerable to heat than humans.
Draconic Ancestry Despite having no ancestral links to true dragons, the blood of particular dragon types runs in the different dragonborn clans, giving them the traits and some abilities of these types of dragons.Some dragonborn believe that they have the blood of the dragon gods Bahamut, Tiamat and Sardior, instead. There are three known draconic ancestries: the more common chromatic and metallic ancestries, and the rarer gem ancestry. Although dragonborn of different ancestries could interbreed between them, it is generally believed that dragonborn can not breed with members of different humanoid species.
Dragonborn exhibit many draconic features, including a scaly hide, a large muscular body, the capacity to use a breath weapon, and resistance to the same elemental energy they can breathe, thanks to their draconic heritage. Because of thousands of years of interbreeding, the scales of a dragonborn's hide are usually scarlet, gold, rust, ochre, bronze, or brown in hue, though a few dragonborn with a stronger draconic heritage have scales resembling those of true dragons. The color of their scales bears little correlation to a dragonborn's draconic heritage, however. The scales are typically in their greatest concentration around forearms, lower legs, feet, shoulders, and thighs, with a very fine leathery covering over the rest of the body. Dragonborn used to have wings, but it is believed they lost them when their noble heritage was lost in the dark times of their ancient history. However, with the proper training, dragonborn with an exceptional draconic heritage could learn to unlock more of their draconic potential, even to the point of sprouting wings with which to fly, like a dragon. Like dragons, dragonborn are often mistaken for reptiles, but are in fact warm-blooded draconic creatures. The internal body temperature of the dragonborn is warmer than that of most similar races, being so hot as to seem feverish to the human touch. While this might seem disadvantageous, the lack of hair and large mouth allows the dragonborn to displace body heat at an effective rate, meaning dragonborn are comfortable in cold climates while remaining no more vulnerable to heat than humans.
Draconic Ancestry Despite having no ancestral links to true dragons, the blood of particular dragon types runs in the different dragonborn clans, giving them the traits and some abilities of these types of dragons.Some dragonborn believe that they have the blood of the dragon gods Bahamut, Tiamat and Sardior, instead. There are three known draconic ancestries: the more common chromatic and metallic ancestries, and the rarer gem ancestry. Although dragonborn of different ancestries could interbreed between them, it is generally believed that dragonborn can not breed with members of different humanoid species.
Growth Rate & Stages
Young dragonborn grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be around 80.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
homo draconis draconis
Lifespan
up to a hundred years
Average Height
closer to two meters
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