Chimera A chimera is a large magical beast that appears to be an amalgam of several different creatures , namely a dragon , a goat , and a lion . Although typically unintelligent , chimeras are self - aware creatures , with a limited capacity for language , often Draconic . Physical description . A chimera has the hindquarters of a goat , the forequarters of a lion , and a set of dragon wings . Additionally , a chimera has three heads , that of a horned goat , a lioness , and a dragon . The goat head is often white or black in color , though in both cases it is marked by red eyes while the lion head exhibits green . Abilities . All chimeras have access to an array of various abilities . Each of the heads is capable of a unique attack , but the most dangerous by far is the dragon breath of the chimera ’ s draconic head . The exact attack varies from one individual to another , as in dragons , with the type varying based on color . For instance , a chimera with a white dragon head would cast a breath of cold air , while one with a red head would bellow forth scorching flames . Ecology . Culture . Mating usually occurs annually in late spring , with the females being extremely reluctant to perform the act , and even attempting to hide . They typically struggle against the more powerful males , breathing fire from the dragon head . The pregnancy will last around a year , with the average birth consisting of six offspring , which she will abandon after only a few days . The excess milk produced by the female chimera after abandoning its offspring will be released while she sleeps . It is a thick , black liquid , which acts as an intoxicant for orcs and can be highly prized . Psychology . Chimeras ' dragon - like nature often leads them to attack intelligent beings for their treasure and to live solitary existences in caves , though some take after the lion and live in prides . A chimera does not usually perceive humans as a threat , but will normally attack the easiest source of food , and will leave humans alone if an easier source is available . They will not hesitate to withdraw from combat if they become injured , and will not seek vengeance later . A chimera prefers to attack by swooping from the sky , attacking with its claws and its jaws , but they will also charge along the ground , leading with their lion head . Once entered into combat , they will use their dragon head to defend against attackers while their lion head will attempt to grasp its victim ’ s neck in their jaws and snap it . It is not wholly uncommon for the goat head to sleep throughout the entire battle . Species . Other than variants based around which type of dragon a chimera imitates , there are other species of chimera to consider . Notes . The chimera is a monstrous , fire - breathing creature composed of many parts . Its body is that of a lion , its hind quarters end in goat - like legs , its tail is that of a serpent . These creatures have dragon - like wings . In addition , they have three heads : one each of a lion , goat , and dragon ! An adult chimera is about 5 feet tall at the shoulder , 10 feet long , and weighs about 1 , 000 pounds . Chimeras are monsters in the truest sense of the word . They delight in causing suffering and killing other living creatures . These traits are even more terrible when one discovers that chimera is an intelligent creature . Chimera ’ s have a hierarchy similar to those of lions . A powerful male chimera protects the pride from dangerous threats , while the females provide food and raise the young .