Dragon

Dragons are powerful winged, solitary reptiles with century-spanning lifespans. They were hunted by the humes and are now an endangered species.

Appearance
Dragons look like large, horned lizards with long, sinewy bodies, immense wings, and two to four legs with three claws on each limb. The largest dragons have grown to heights of more than 25 feet, and lengths of more than 100 feet, from head to tail. They are covered in tough scales, with dragons having various hues. The scales of a fully-grown dragon are very difficult to pierce, and can withstand extreme temperatures and strong magical forces. They are often sought by artificers as a powerful source of enchantment.

Variants

 * Black Dragon
 * Green Dragon
 * Red Dragon
 * White Dragon
 * Hydra Dragon

Traits
Dragons have an innate resistance to physical and magical forces. They are also able to instill fear in the minds of those who approach them.

Perhaps the most famous and feared ability of dragons is their ability to expel a highly volatile, viscous fluid with properties depending on the dragon. Most dragons ignite this napalm-like fluid to highly incendiary effect. Dragon fire is hard to put out and sticks to skin, clothing, and materials. Some dragons expel a corrosive fluid instead, and can breathe out poisonous fumes capable of rotting anything it touches. And ice dragons can expel a breath attack that freezes anything it touches.

They also have a keen sense of sight.

Behavior
Despite their immense size and apex predator advantages, dragons are not active predators. Indeed, they actually prefer to avoid most species altogether. Some dragons are much more territorial than others.

History
Dragons were once spread throughout the world. However, when the first hume empires came into power, they began exterminating dragons as a threat due to their power and impossibility to control. Because dragons mate infrequently, this cull devastated their population. It is estimated that fewer than 20 dragons survived, retreating even further away from the world.

Culture
Although most humes are responsible for the destruction of most dragons, some humes have come to worship them.

The Dragon Knights are an order of lance and spear fighters that have been inspired by the might of dragons.

Some fire priests focus their worship on dragons.

The Dragon Republic of Xi Don venerates dragons.

Notable Dragons

 * Niddho
 * Bahamut - the Draconis Rex of legend, it is said he can spit lightning.

Aldebaran
Linked to the Green Star, Aldebaran is the watcher of the east and patron of the vernal equinox.

Regulus
Linked to the Yellow Star, Regulus is the watcher of the south and patron of the summer solstice.

Antares
Linked to the Red Star, Antares is the watcher of the west and patron of the autumnal equinox.

Fomalhaut
Linked to the Blue Star, Fomalhaut is the watcher of the north and patron of the winter solstice.