Dragonborn
Dragonborn
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.
Proud Dragon Kin
Dragonborn look very much like Dragons standing erect in Humanoid form,though they lack wings,some have tails,not all do.The first Dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the colours of their Dragon kin,but generations of interbreeding have created a more uniform appearance.Their small,fine scales are usually brass or bronze in colour,sometimes ranging to scarlet,rust,gold,or copper-green.They are tall and strongly built,often standing close to 6ft 6" 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 Dragoborn 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.
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 honour of his or her Clan,and bringing dishonour to the Clan can result in expulsion and exile.Each Dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the Clan,and honour 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.
Alignment:
Dragonborn tend to extremes,making a conscious choice for one side or the other in the Cosmic War between Good and Evil (Represented by the Dragon Deities Bahamut and Tiamat,respectively).Most Dragonborn are good but those who side with Tiamat can be terrible Villains.Draconic Ancestry:
You have Draconic Ancestry.Choose one type of Dragon from the Draconic Ancestry Table below.Your Breath Weapon and Damage Resistance are determined by the Dragon type.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 Saving Throw,the type of which is determined by your Draconic Ancestry.The DC for this Saving Throw equals 8+ Your CONSTITUTION MODIFIER + Your PROFIENCY 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 4th Level,4D6 at 8th Level,5D6 at 12th Level,and 6D6 AT 16th Level.Damage Resistance:
You have Resistance to the Damage type associated with your Draconic Ancestry.DRACONIC ANCESTRY:
BLACK DRAGON:DAMAGE- ACID,BREATH 5 BY 30FT LINE (DEX.SAVE)
BLUE DRAGON:DAMAGE- LIGHTNING,BREATH 5 BY 30FT LINE (DEX.SAVE)
BRASS DRAGON:DAMAGE- FIRE,BREATH- 5 BY 30FT LINE (DEX.SAVE)
BRONZE DRAGON:DAMAGE- LIGHTNING,BREATH- 5 BY 30FT LINE (DEX.SAVE)
COPPER DRAGON:DAMAGE- ACID,BREATH- 5 BY 30FT LINE (DEX.SAVE)
GOLD DRAGON:DAMAGE- FIRE,BREATH- 15FT CONE (DEX.SAVE)
GREEN DRAGON:DAMAGE- POISON,BREATH- 15FT CONE (DEX.SAVE)
RED DRAGON:DAMAGE- FIRE,BREATH- 15FT CONE (DEX.SAVE)
SILVER DRAGON:DAMAGE- COLD,BREATH- 15FT CONE (DEX.SAVE)
WHITE DRAGON:DAMAGE- COLD,BREATH- 15FT CONE (DEX.SAVE)
Basic Information
Anatomy
Growth Rate & Stages
Dietary Needs and Habits
Additional Information
Social Structure
Dragonborn are very Clan dependent:
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 Honour of his or her Clan and bringing Dishonour to the Clan can result in Expulsion and Exile.Each Dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the Clan,and Honour demands maintaining the bounds of that position.
Facial characteristics
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Dragonborn have personal names given at birth,but they put their Clan names first as a mark of Honour.A childhood name or nickname is often used among Clutchmates as a descriptive term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or center on a habit.
Male:
Adrex,Balasar,Bharash,Donaar,Fax,Gargax,Ghesh,Hirrathak,Ildrex,Kaladan,Mreksh,
Mugrunden,Nykkan,Pandjed,Rhogar,Rivaan,Sethrekar,Trynnicus,Tuhva,
Valorean,Vrondiss,and Zedaar.
Female:
Antrara,Arava,Biri,Chassath,Daar,Eggren,Farideh,Findex,Gilkass,Harann,Havilar,
Kadana,Kava,Kitara,Mijira,Mishann,Nala,Nuthra,Perra,Quespa,Raiann,Rezena,
Savaran,Sora,Surina,Thava,Uadjit,Vezera,and Zykroff.
Childhood Names:
Biter,Climber,Earbender,Leaper,Pious,Roughneck,Shieldbiter,Wildclaw,and Zealous.
Major Language Groups and Dialects
- Draconic
- Kelldorian (Common)
The Dragonborn in the World of Kelios
Known Clans and There Dragon Ancestry
Clan Argenthrixus: Gold Dragonborn
Baharooshii Clan: Green Dragonborn
Clan Clethtinthiallor: Silver Dragonborn
Clan Daardendrixus: Blue Dragonborn
Clan Dhyrktelonis: Black Dragonborn
Clan Drachedandion: Blue Dragonborn
Clan Esstyrlynn: Brass Dragonborn
Clan Ghaallixirn: White Dragonborn
Clan Imbixtellrhyst: Bronze Dragonborn
Clan Jharthraxyn: White Dragonborn
Kepeshkmolik Clan: Green Dragonborn
Clan Kerrhylon: Copper Dragonborn
Clan Kimbatuul: Copper Dragonborn
Myastan Clan: Silver Dragonborn
Clan Nemmonis: Red Dragonborn
Clan Norixius: Green Dragonborn
Clan Phrahdrandan: Black Dragonborn
Clan Prexijandilin: Red Dragonborn
Clan Pyraxtallinost: Gold Dragonborn
Clan Raghtroknaar: Red Dragonborn
Shestendeliath Clan: Blue Dragonborn
Clan Tiammanthyllish: Black Dragonborn
Clan Turnuroth: Red Dragonborn
Clan Umbyrphrael: Black Dragonborn
Wystongjiir Clan: Brass Dragonborn
Clan Xephyrbahnor: Red Dragonborn
Clan Yarjeritosh: Bronze Dragonborn
Clan Zzzxaaxthroth: Blue Dragonborn
Comments
Author's Notes
Original Article written for D&D Player’s Handbook 5e by Wizards of the Coast (WotC)