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Dragon

Dragons are interesting and ferocious beings. Some want to watch the world burn, others help humanity, while some just want to be alone. A common type of dragon is one with pair wings and a scaly body. Although, those are ones most commonly seen. There's a wide variety of dragons in Gaia.   Pissing off a dragon is the last thing you don't want to do. Every dragon has a breath attack. Breath attacks are based on elements. With said breath attack, comes destruction and death. With a single breath, it's possible for a dragon to destroy an entire village.   Dragons are shapeshifters. They're able to switch between a human and dragon form. They do this to hide or have relationships with other beings. It also helps when food becomes scarce.   Now of days, dragons just do their own thing. Some think they're extinct, while others think they're planning on destroying everything.In truth, most dragons are in private dimension. This is where a dragon can be call home. Some dragons even think that this is where the first dragons originated from. Which is kind of the truth.   Some dragons prefer to live in Gaia. Though, they always have access to the dimension. This might because they were born in Gaia, or they just like terrorizing people. Though this doesn't include guardian dragons, who just want to help humanity the best way they can.

Basic Information

Anatomy

All dragons share acute senses, sharp claws, and scales.

Genetics and Reproduction

Instead of giving live birth, dragons produce eggs.

Ecology and Habitats

This depends on the type of dragon. They've been known to live just about anywhere.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Dragons need a lot to survive. This is what leads dragons to attack villages.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Some dragons either have giant ears or large horns.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Dragons are spread all over Gaia. Some theorized that dragons have access to their dimension.

Average Intelligence

Dragons are highly intelligent creatures. Some are known to trick others into doing their dirty work.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Dragons have keen senses all around.

Symbiotic and Parasitic organisms

Some dragons use other species as livestock. Guardian dragons actually partner up with humans and work with them.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Dragons name themselves after their elemental traits.

Beauty Ideals

Dragons with beautiful scales or large wing spans are favored.

Gender Ideals

The female protects the eggs until they hatch. Males are usually hunting for food. Both genders will protect their territory mercilessly.

Courtship Ideals

Dragons typically mate with other dragons. It's also to be expected to have offspring. Though, it's not uncommon for a dragon to marry a human.

Relationship Ideals

Dragons favor relationships where both the male and female carry their load.

Average Technological Level

Dragons have learned how to imbue power into items.

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Dragons have their language. Although, much is unknown about this language.

Common Dress Code

Dragons don't have a dress code. People tend to freak out whenever they see a naked human that's a dragon in disguise.

Common Myths and Legends

It is thought a high ranking dragon made an everlasting bond with a human child.

Interspecies Relations and Assumptions

Some dragons view other races as weak and pathetic. Other dragons are marveled at what the other races can do. While some are just indifferent.
Lifespan
It's unknown how long a dragon can live for. It's possible to kill a dragon, but they can reincarnate.
Average Height
Unknown. Some estimate a dragon to be around twenty to fifty feet tall.
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