Dragonborn

HER FATHER STOOD ON THE FIRST OF THE THREE STAIRS that led dawnfrom the parta I, unmoving. The scales of his face had grown paler around the edges, but Clanless Mehen stil/ looked as if he could wrestle down a dire bear himseif. Hisfamiliar wel/-worn armor was gone, replaced by violet-tinted scale armor with bright silvery tracings. There was a blazon on his arm as wel/, the mark of someforeign house. The sword at his back was the same, though, the one he had carried since even before he hadfound the twins left in swaddling at the gates of Arush Vayem. PART 1 I RACES For al/ her life, Farideh had known that reading her father'sface was a skill she'd beenfortunate to learn. A human who couldn't spot the shift of her eyes or Havilar's would certain(y see on(y the indifference of a dragon in Clanless Mehen'sface. But the shift of scales, the arch of a ridge, the set of his eyes, the gape of his teeth-her father's face spoke volumes. But every scale of it, this time, seemed complete(y stil/- the indifference of a dragon, even to Farideh. -Erin M. Evans, TheAdversary

Basic Information

Anatomy

Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or atail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the colors of their dragon kin, but generations of interbreeding have created a more uniform appearance. Their small, fine scales are usually brass or bronze in colar, sometimes ranging to scarlet, rust, gold, ar copper-green. They are tall and strongly built, often standing close to 6'h feet tall and weighing 300 pounds ar 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 dragonborn often boast scales that more closely match those of their dragon ancestor-bright red, green, blue, or white, lustrous black, ar gleaming metallic gold, silver, brass, copper, or bronze.

Growth Rate & Stages

Age. Young dragonborn grow quickly. They walk hours after hatching. altain the size and development of a IO-year-old human child by the age of 3. and reach adulthood by 15. They Iive to be around 80.

Additional Information

Social Structure

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 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 its 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.

Civilization and Culture

Naming Traditions

Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their dan names first as a mark Df honor. A chi!dhood na me or nickname is often used among dutchmates 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. HaviJar, Jheri, Kava, Korinn. Mishann, NaJa, 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

Scientific Name

Dragonborn

Lifespan

80 years

Average Height

Over 6 feet tall

Average Weight

250 pounds

Average Physique

Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

The blood of a particular type of dragon runs very strong through some dragonborn clans. These dragonborn often boast scales that more closely match those of their dragon ancestor-bright red, green, blue, or white, lustrous black, ar gleaming metallic gold, silver, brass, copper, or bronze.