Dragonborn

Dragonborn

The eyes and ears of the archdragons, dragonborn were created to learn about a world their masters could not interact with. With all the might and ferocity of the draconic flights and all the freedom of the mortal world, they stand as a link between the modern world and an ancient time of fire and scales.

Heart of Flame

Dragonborn stand erect, appearing as dragons in humanoid form, lacking only the wings and tails of their kin. Those descended directly from the archdragons, known as first generation, inherit features such as color and horn structure. Dragonborn that are born from the unity of two dragonborn, known as second generation, are often slightly shorter, and can have more unique traits as their lineage continues. In either case, they are still tall and strongly built, often standing close to 6 ½ feet tall, and weighing 300 pounds or more. They have three fingers and a thumb on each hand, sporting smiting, talon-like claws.

Thousands of years ago, with the fall of Tiamat, the gods tricked the archdragons into a deal that trapped them in a desolate land, unable to see or learn about the world around them. When their anger had settled, the most powerful of the dragons thought of a manner to interact and inform themselves of the world as it evolved, creating mortal counterparts that would venture out into distant lands and bring back epics of their journeys and those they met. The world was so large that one simple dragonborn could not achieve this, and so another was created, and another, until an entire population grew under the wings of the archdragons. The dragonborn were not mindless drones, and eventually sired children of their own. As time elapsed, these generations were freed from the burden and obligation that their parents were tasked with, and could live freely as they saw fit.

Dragonborn society usually involves a heavy emphasis on the worship and honoring of their creators. Many dragonborn are not tied to these gatherings, however, living amongst other races as envoys, or even simply as citizens, sharing and partaking in cultures as they move along.

Dragonborn names

Dragonborn are given names upon birth or creation, which are as powerful and resilient as their homeland and language. First generation dragonborn inherit the names of their creators as last names, while second generation may inherit a last name from their parents or any culture they see fit to inherit from.

Male Names: Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Hesken, Kriv, Medrash, Mehen, Nadarr, Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar, Shamash, Shedinn, Tarhun, Torinn
Female Names: Akra, Biri, Daar, Farideh, Harann, Havilar, Jheri, Kava, Korinn, Mishann, Nala, Perra, Raiann, Sora, Surina, Thava, Uadjit

Draconic Ancestry

Dragon Flight	Archdragon Name
Black	Othremos
Blue	Senas
Brass	Tairais
Bronze	Thythion
Copper	Naktar
Platinum	Alkrizzix
Gold	Odexes
Green	Jennuyog
Red	Kazamus
Silver	Dormir
White	Glasera

ability score increase: Your Strength increases by 2, and your Charisma increases by 1.

age: Young dragonborn mature quickly. They walk hours after hatching, reach the size and maturity of a 10-year-old human child by age 3, and reach adulthood by 15. They live to be around 80.

alignment: Any, trends towards Draconic Ancestry

Size: Medium

speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Draconic. Draconic is 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.

race features:
Darkvision. Your draconic blood affords you superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Draconic Ancestry. Choose one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table. Your breath weapon and damage resistance are determined by the dragon type, as shown.

Breath Weapon. You can use your action to exhale destructive energy. Your draconic ancestry determines the size, shape, and damage type of the exhalation.
When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a Dexterity saving throw. The DC equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level.
After you use your breath weapon, you can't use it again until you finish a short or long rest.

Damage Resistance. You have resistance to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestry.

Draconic Ancestry

Dragon Type	Damage Type	Breath Weapon
Black	Acid	30 ft. line
Blue	Lightning	30 ft. line
Brass	Fire	30 ft. line
Bronze	Lightning	30 ft. line
Copper	Acid	30 ft. line
Platinum	Radiant	30 ft. line
Gold	Fire	15 ft. cone
Green	Poison	15 ft. cone
Red	Fire	15 ft. cone
Silver	Cold	15 ft. cone
White	Cold	15 ft. cone

Lifespan

80 years

Average Height

Well over 6 feet tall

Average Weight

250 lbs

Geographic Distribution

• Spiremaw Peaks