Dragon
Dragons are not born; they're made. They cannot reproduce. Instead they derive from Dragonstones, which are scattered throughout the universe, with higher concentrations on the nexus worlds. These stones are often mistaken for dragon "eggs" by others. When they're incubated — steeped in magic and kept warm — they crack open. Dragons will often hunt for these and cultivate them, thereby creating family units of their own.
It takes 9 years for a dragon to fully mature. At that point, they cease to age chronologically. And, while they're not fully immortal, they are extremely resilient, difficult to kill, and can live for millennia. They usually eat maybe once a month, are omnivores, though will lean towards foraging if it suits them. Best to not get them started on pastries. Especially the cheese- or fruit-filled kind.
Dragons, for the most part, are elemental, though some ethereal types are present throughout the cosmos. Dragon scales retain their special properties, such as rare gems or metals and alloys. In the case of the elements, such as frost or fire, they will retain heat or cold for up to three months. Because of this, dragon scales are a much sought after commodity. Sometimes, this seeking can entail poaching. Though with the recent treaties, only the most unethical monster hunters would attempt poaching a dragon.
Dragons of the Webweaver's Universe are very old, very dutiful creatures. Those who can manipulate fire, whether breathing it or being it, often engage in trades such as making dragon glass, which is highly sought after for its purity and resilience. They will also forge armor, but it is agreed among their kind that they don't make weapons.
Types of Dragon
- Divas -Divas have special vocal cords that aid them in producing music. Through song they can manifest some incredibly powerful magic, especially in the case of the Imbued. Some of the scales they shed tend to have low frequency vibrations and when carved, make elegant, exquisite musical instruments.
- Alloys -Dragons whose scales tend to be mixed or combined metals, such as brass or bronze.
- Flurries -Tiny white dragons typically the size of medium butterflies, but can range from small butterflies to sparrow-sized. They can have faint blue, green, or lavender markings and have an innate frost effect emanating from their scales. They derive their name from the tendency to flock together, especially when migrating. This migration can also effect the weather patterns at times, so Flurries are careful about their migration patterns. They also assist the migration of the larger Winterwynds, especially in the harsher, hotter regions as Flurries lower the temperature with their presence.
- Embers -Similar to Flurries except that Embers are fiery little dragons. Because their migration patterns can be so dangerous, the larger dragons will scoop them into their mouths and carry them to their destination.
- Nobles -Dragons also possessing metal scales, but pure elements, such as gold or silver. These tend to be endangered, and dragons like them can often attest to the fact that there are fates worse than death.
- Winterwynds -Much larger than flurries, Winterwynds shed scales that are frozen. This effect can last three months and sometimes longer, which makes their scales quite useful. Because these dragons can withstand extremely frigid climates, collecting the scales they've shed is considered an elite, niche profession.
- Solarwynds -Solarwynds shed scales that resemble hot coals. Like the Winterwynds' scales, these are considered very useful throughout Orlan households. However, it's important to note that collecting them is left to those whom are at least fire resistant, if not fire proof, such as other dragons and certain subspecies of demons.
- Green -Denizens of the forest, Green dragons are some of the most elusive dragons around. It's likely because they look very much like the forest surrounding them. But, it might also be because they are the shiest of all the dragons that exist. Lichens, mosses, and fungi adore them. Green dragons often shed different types of scales, most of them semi-precious stones, but also some hardwoods (particularly ironwood, or something very close).
- Spring -It is easy to mistake Spring dragons for butterflies. Most of them are a lovely chiffon yellow, but they can be found in other pastels as well. They are a favorite of fairies, pixies, and sprites who welcome them into their towns and cities and treat them well. This also offers Spring dragons a modicum of safety, and they can devote their time to other things, like enhancing gardens and growing things. They are also pivotal to the reproductive survival of dryads, as they will often pick up their fertilized seeds and bury them in the forest so they may incubate.
- Asheaters -Some of the fiercest, most resilient dragons around, Asheaters have special gills along their necks just behind their skulls. These gills make it possible for them to inhale and process toxic gases and fumes, turning them into energy and releasing them as less harmful byproducts such as oxygen and carbon dioxide. They also eat ash, which makes them incredibly useful whenever a volcano blows. Asheaters shed bioluminescent scales that retain their glow for a few months at a time.
- Rainmakers -Also a fierce dragon, Rainmakers shed two types of scales. One is electrified and the other condenses water (enough that they can produce localized rainstorms in miniature wherever they are). The latter scales are highly prized in the desert regions of Orr.
- Precious -Second only to the Nobles, Precious dragons are often endangered because they shed scales made of different types of precious stone: ruby, sapphire, emerald, and even diamond.
by Everwild
Notable Dragons
- Agamemnar
- Aganthar
- Eristagosis
- Legend & Lore
- Mirro
- Ona
- Saurgon, the World Eater
Lifespan
Unknown
Average Height
Teeny to 1 story (13 feet tall at the shoulder)
Average Weight
>1 ounce to 5 - 7 ton
Related Organizations
Journal Entry, Salem Asandromere:
It has become apparent, after speaking with the dragons Ona and Agamemnar, that they don't count their ages in matters of days, or months, or even decades. If a dragon tells you they are "7" it's safe to assume they're at least 7 millennia old. Likely more. They are haughty and arrogant, and just a little more superstitious than one might expect from something so powerful and old. But, dragons name themselves and never give their real names, fearing that by doing so, it surrenders their might and power ... and perhaps even their own will to the one who can invoke their true name. (It's all hogwash if you ask me, but then I'm certainly not a dragon...)
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