Dragonborn
Born of dragons, as their name proclaims, the Dragonborn walk proudly through a world that greets them with fearful incomprehension.
A History of Rebellion
Shaped by ten draconic titans known as the Drakaris, Dragonborn originally were created as a slave race to serve the draconic titans and their lesser dragonkin. The Dragonborn toiled under the subjugation of the Drakaris for centuries until a group of warriors known as the Reskar banded the various clans together and rose up against the Drakaris. Striking back as a unified force the Dragonborn were able to kill seven of the Drakaris, forcing the final three to flee the realm of Portum. Following their emancipation, the Dragonborn set to separate themselves in the realm of Portum from the rest of the humanoids. Free to live as they wish the Dragonborn ushered in a new era of prosperity and peace. The clans continued their treaty for 80 years, expanding their borders and creating the great capital city, Lindwyrm, that would become the center of culture in western Portum. This peace was cut short, however, as a powerful cult known as the Eversworn fought to usher in the return of the final three Drakaris with the help of the remaining true dragons. The fight against the Everchosen and their dragon lords would last 200 years sowing destruction and chaos across western Portum. While the dragon lords would eventually be hunted down and defeated, scattering the Eversworn, the war would result in the total destruction of Lindwyrm and the fracturing of the various clans. To this day the Dragonborn clans remain scattered, constantly vying against one another for resources, land or honor.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 honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each Dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands one maintains 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. While the vibrancy and hues of scales often play an important role in determining clan leadership, tracing their lineage to a specific ancestral warrior, very few clans are homogenous in ancestral heritage creating a rainbow of denizens in each clan.Basic Information
Genetics and Reproduction
Dragonborn hatch from eggs typically in a clutch of 2-4. Single Dragonborn children are exceedingly rare but ferociously protected by a clan to ensure their survival.
Growth Rate & Stages
Young dragonborn grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching, attain the size and development of a 10-year-old human child by the age of 3, and reach Adulthood by 15. They live to be around 80.
Ecology and Habitats
The various Dragonborn clans have evolved to survive in a variety of climates ranging from temperate grasslands to the extremes of high mountains and scorching deserts.
Additional Information
Social Structure
The majority of clans are intermixed with Dragonborn from different lineages. Although the vibrancy and purity of scale color often play a role in determining clan leadership, in many clans professions and specialties are determined by their scale color. However, this does not typically manifest into a caste system in which a specific scale color is looked down upon and treated negatively by their fellow clansmen.
Facial characteristics
Depending on their ancestry and geographic disposition, some Dragonborn have evolved to bear powerful horns or intimidating frills or fins.
Average Intelligence
Dragonborn on average share a range of intelligence similar to humans, although many Dragonborn are naturally gifted artisans capable of producing wondrous pieces of art and elaborate creations.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Dragonborn possess no extrasensory capabilities and have vision and hearing comparable to humans.
Civilization and Culture
Naming Traditions
Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a mark of honor. 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 Names: Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Heskan, 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
Childhood Names: Climber, Earbender, Leaper, Pious, Shieldbiter, Zealous
Clan Names: Clethtinthiallor, Daardendrian, Delmirev, Drachedandion, Fenkenkabradon, Kepeshkmolik, Kerrhylon, Kimbatuul, Linxakasendalor, Myastan, Nemmonis, Norixius, Ophinshtalajiir, Prexijandilin, Shestendeliath, Turnuroth, Verthisathurgiesh, Yarjerit
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Dragonborn share a mother tongue with their draconic ancestors although many dialects have evolved from years of geographical separation between the various clans.
Common Myths and Legends
The Dragonborn clans differ in their ancestral lines and revere important ancestral warriors that helped to advance the clan as gods.
Reskar
The Reskar are mythological warriors that united the Dragonborn clans and defeated seven of the Drakaris. Many clans claim direct lineage to the Reskar, particularly its legendary leader Bahamut, resulting in religious-like fervor in clan skirmishes over ancestral lands and artifacts.Drakaris, the Dragon Titans
The Drakaris are the incredibly powerful Dragon Titans that created the Dragonborn. Each Titan created a clan of Dragonborn to serve as slaves and their likenesses continue to influence the Dragonborn to this day.- Aasterinian - Blue Titan
- Astilabor - Brass Titan
- Chronepsis - Copper Titan
- Faluzure - Bronze Titan
- Garyx - Gold Titan
- Hlal - Red Titan
- Io - White Titan
- Lendys - Green Titan
- Sardior - Silver Titan
- Tamara - Black Titan
Lifespan
80 years
Average Height
Males: 6'4"
Females: 6'
Average Weight
Males: 275 lbs
Females: 225lbs
Average Physique
Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. Tall and strong, the average Dragonborn is powerfully built with hard scales that protect their bodies. Their hands and feet are strong, talonlike claws with three fingers and a thumb on each hand.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Their small, fine scales are usually brass or bronze in color, sometimes ranging to scarlet, rust, gold, copper-green, onyx or ivory sheen. In some rare instances Dragonborn bear 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.
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