Dragon
Keverynn is home to 7 distinct species of dragon. Each one can be clearly identified by its distinctive color and physical characteristics that are unique to each kind. Though different on the outside, they are largely similar. The dragons are the major power on the east side of the River of Sorrows, which is also called Arcetes. Each color of dragon contains both male and female members of the species.
Each species of dragon has the ability to shape change into a humanoid form and each has a unique ability as well as a breath weapon. Some species have scales while others are covered in a tough hide.
Dragons are typically associated with the Dragonlords. A Dragonlord is a person who rides the most powerful dragon of a color. Each Dragonlord has their own city. Each city as ruled by that color is listed under the dragon colors. Some dragons of different colors are stationed at other cites. Greens for emergency transport, blues in case of drought or bad weather. A Dragonlord can be either male or female of any race.
Dragons Choose their riders at various ages. Riders have extended life spans and can live for approximately 150 years. Dragons on their own have varying life spans.
Dragons are typically associated with the Dragonlords. A Dragonlord is a person who rides the most powerful dragon of a color. Each Dragonlord has their own city. Each city as ruled by that color is listed under the dragon colors. Some dragons of different colors are stationed at other cites. Greens for emergency transport, blues in case of drought or bad weather. A Dragonlord can be either male or female of any race.
Dragons Choose their riders at various ages. Riders have extended life spans and can live for approximately 150 years. Dragons on their own have varying life spans.
Basic Information
Anatomy
While each subspecies of dragon has its own unique characteristics, they all have similar traits. They're all winged, four legged, posses a long tail, and they all have some manner of crest or horn on their head.
Genetics and Reproduction
The mating process varies among the species, but moist engage in aerial competitions, One such competition, engaged in by the white dragons, is a long flight in which many males chase a single female. The male who catches up with her first gets to mate with her.
Once a female has mated, she carries her eggs inside her for one month. During this period, she carefully selects the grounds in which she’ll lay her eggs. When her time has come, she’ll spend the better part of a day laying the eggs, which will harden over the course of 6-8 weeks. The eggs are universally oval in shape and they are covered in tiny pores to allow the embryo to breathe.
As dragon names aren’t gender specific, a mother names her eggs when they have been hardening for 4 weeks. At that point, she knows which will survive and which won’t and so feels safe in naming her offspring.
Once the eggs have hatched, one or both of the parents will spend two months on average teaching them things that they need to know. From that point onwards, the learning moves from simply listening to their parent(s) to a more hands on approach, putting things into practice. Young dragons engage in play much like kittens do in preparation for learning to hunt.
Once a female has mated, she carries her eggs inside her for one month. During this period, she carefully selects the grounds in which she’ll lay her eggs. When her time has come, she’ll spend the better part of a day laying the eggs, which will harden over the course of 6-8 weeks. The eggs are universally oval in shape and they are covered in tiny pores to allow the embryo to breathe.
As dragon names aren’t gender specific, a mother names her eggs when they have been hardening for 4 weeks. At that point, she knows which will survive and which won’t and so feels safe in naming her offspring.
Once the eggs have hatched, one or both of the parents will spend two months on average teaching them things that they need to know. From that point onwards, the learning moves from simply listening to their parent(s) to a more hands on approach, putting things into practice. Young dragons engage in play much like kittens do in preparation for learning to hunt.
Growth Rate & Stages
All dragons hatch from eggs. Each species has their own nesting habits and clutch sizes. Hatchlings emerge from their eggs damp and helpless but fully formed. They dry off quickly. It takes them time to learn to walk properly but are up and running by the time a day has passed.
A hatchling’s teeth are sharp but they need their food brought to them already killed and dismembered. As they grow they’ll be able to tear apart a carcass themselves. They learn to hunt by playing with their nestmates and observing their parents. By the time they’re 2 they’ve become proficient hunters and ready to leave the nest.
Dragons are naturally long lived and confer that longevity to their Chosen.
Ecology and Habitats
Each dragon type has their own specific territory.
Dietary Needs and Habits
All dragon teeth are designed to accommodate a carnivorous diet. How much food they require varies among the species.
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