Blue Dragons race

The Great Shift: The Draconian Cohort
Long ago, Draconia was a world dominated by True Dragons, immense beings of power, magic, and ancient pride. Their relationship with the burgeoning humanoid races was often one of distant authority, grudging tolerance, or outright conflict. However, within the vast and varied dragon broods, a different ambition stirred.  dragons, perhaps those more curious  weary of their solitary peaks and hoarded isolation. They desired not rulership from afar, nor transformation into fragile humanoid forms, but genuine integration – to live among mortals, as themselves, albeit in a form more suited to that life.
This wasn't a simple wish; it was a profound, generations-long undertaking. Coined "The Great Shift" or ironically, "The Downsizing" by later historians, this movement wasn't just passive evolution. It involved ambitious, some say reckless, dragon "Architects" – elder dragons dedicated to this project. They used techniques ranging from selective breeding over centuries, influencing nesting environments, introducing specific pressures that favored smaller size and adaptability to non-draconic structures, and rumored minor magical or psionic nudges to guide the genetic drift. This was indeed engineered natural selection, a deliberate push down a specific evolutionary path, selecting for decreased size,  and crucially, a temperament that could co-exist without constantly asserting dominance through sheer scale.
The result was the Draconian Cohort,  Still possessing the intelligence, lifespan (though perhaps shorter than true dragons), and core draconic nature, they are now sized comparably to large terrestrial predators like bears, oxen, or warhorses. They are not lesser dragons; they are different dragons, adapted for a different existence.
Blue Dragons (Stormscales): As mentioned, these are perhaps the most prominent in humanoid space due to their striking appearance and challenging personalities. Their shimmering scales are naturally resistant to electrical currents, and their breath weapon is a concentrated bolt or arc of lightning. Their arrogance manifests not as a desire to burn kingdoms, but to subtly (or not so subtly) control their immediate environment, their humanoid companions, and any situation they find themselves in. They are often drawn to positions of influence or companions with authority, seeing it as their rightful place to guide or command. They might become advisors, political 'mascots' with agendas, or demanding personal guardians.

Life Among Humanoids
Cohortees do not simply exist near humanoids; they are integrated into their cities, societies, and lives.
Roles: They serve as guardians, mounts (for smaller humanoids or specific purposes), messengers, scouts, specialized laborers (smithing, demolition, power generation for Blues) and many other jobs just like the humanoids. Their intelligence makes them equal citzens. Acceptance: Their acceptance varies wildly across the universe. Some cultures revere them, others fear them, and some treat them with casual indifference. Prejudice exists, with some humanoids seeing them as dangerous beasts or 'lesser' dragons, while some traditional dragon cults view them as abominations.
Language: While they retain their draconic roars, they often develop telepathic links or even learn to speak common tongues, their voices perhaps scaled down but still carrying a resonant, ancient quality, Much like thier true dragon kin Blue Dragons: The Electric Ego
The Blue Dragons stand out. Their shimmering, almost crackling scales make them visually stunning. Their lightning resistance isn't just passive; certain dragons seem to absorb ambient electrical energy, making them feel charged.
Their arrogance is their defining trait. It rarely manifests as cackling villainy (though rogue Blues seeking personal power exist). More often, it's a pervasive sense of superiority. They see themselves as inherently more sophisticated, intelligent, and capable than humanoids, despite their reduced size.
Manifestations of Control: Environment Shaping: They demand specific comforts, spatial arrangements, or even climate control, expecting their environment to cater to their perceived needs. Social Maneuvering: They use their charisma (often a dry, cutting wit) and their imposing presence (even at bear size, they are dragons) to influence interactions. They might try to dominate conversations or intimidtae rivals. Lightning Use: Beyond combat, they might use controlled bursts of lightning to charge devices, disable simple electronics (accidentally or on purpose), create dramatic entrances, or even as a form of visual communication (a crackle of static as a warning). Their lightning-proof scales make them invaluable against certain threats or in specific environments. Relationship with True Dragons
The True Dragons' view of the Draconian Cohort is complex. Many see them as a curiosity, a failed experiment, or a pathetic devolution. Some ancient dragons hold genuine disdain, viewing their desire for integration and reduction in power as a betrayal of draconic nature. However, other true dragons might see them as useful proxies, sources of information from the humanoid world, or simply as estranged, smaller cousins. Conflict can arise if a Cohort Dragon's actions reflect poorly on true dragons, or if a true dragon decides to assert dominance over their lesser kin.
Conclusion
The Dragons of Draconia represent a unique evolutionary path born from a desire for connection rather than conquest (though the desire for control lingers). The Blue Dragons, with their crackling scales and imperious natures, are perhaps the most visible example, embodying the inherent contradiction of being a smaller dragon whose pride remains as vast as their ancient ancestors. They are a constant source of wonder, challenge, and sometimes, difficulty for the humanoids they choose to live among.