Dragon

A dragon (Drakine Dráki) is a member of any species of carnivorous reptilian monster of the genus Draco. A group of dragons is usually known as a flight, though may be referred to as a pack, flock, or tribe depending on species and planet. They are found on most worlds in the Manaverse, and are one of the dominant races of Euthora.

Appearance

Dragon appearances can vary dramatically, even among different species on the same planet. They can range in size from about that of a man to absolutely colossal beasts; they can have as many as eight legs, or none at all, with or without wings; while often depicted with scales, they can also have fur, feathers, hide, or any other similar external coverings in addition to or instead of scales. Some may have horns; others may have fins. If a dragon has claws, they tend to have three to five toes with talons.

In the Manaverse, dragons tend to- but do not always- follow one of three body types based on standards in Terran mythology. Western dragons, or Saurian on Euthora, are the "typical" image of a dragon- four legs, large wings, usually quadrupedal and with scales. Eastern dragons (Serpentine on Euthora) are long, snakelike dragons with four legs, usually a furred mane, and often the ability to levitate. Wyverns are bipedal, usually scaled dragons with two legs and two wings.

Abilities

Dragon abilities vary wildly between both planets and individual species. Some common abilities include firebreathing, flight (both levitation and via wings), powerful senses, immense physical strength, and an affinity with magic. They also tend to be very long-lived and many are highly intelligent (with some exceptions). Dragons on some planets may have the capability to develop random powers, while others are restricted to abilities inherent to the species.

Lore

Euthora

Main Article: Dragon (Euthora)

Vindrgard

Vindrite Dragon Vindrite Dragon
Scientific Name 'Draco Contriventus' Native Planet Vindrgard Habitat Mountains; Crystal Network Conservation Status Monster

The Vindrite dragon (scientific name Draco Contriventus) is a long, serpentine species of dragon very strongly resembling the so-called Eastern dragons of Terran mythology, as well as the Serpentine subclass of Euthoran dragon, and some species of Phantasian dragon. They are viewed by the general populace of Vindrgard (both humans and Atchi'taii) as fearful forces of destruction and nature's fury, but most are reclusive and want nothing to do with what they view as lesser beings. They are almost godlike in Vindrite lore, where stories tell that the god of souls, Saaldyr, created the creatures in order to destroy the life that Dreivadr created. There is little basis in this story other than the existence of the Nidhoggr, but that alone has made such an impression on Vindrgard's two races that dragons in general are seen with both awe and terror.

Vindrite dragons are arrogant beasts, measuring hundreds of feet in length on average, and are able to fly without wings; this is attributed to a natural affinity with Mana, similar to the Crystal Network. They are less "humanized" than Euthoran dragons, but are still sapient and possess an ancient wisdom unmatched by nearly anything but a god. Like a few notable creatures of Vindrgard, they sometimes feed on crystal, but more often they either "feed" on Mana or otherwise act as predators for the larger monsters on Vindrgard's surface. They tend to live in mountains, but may claim an unsettled crystal in the Crystal Network. Extremely rare, these dragons have no known lifespan and are thought to be immortal, though this theory is difficult to ascertain due to their distant nature and Vindrgard's own millennium-long cycle.