Dragonborn of Bahamut Dragonborn of Bahamut ( also known as Ux Bahamuti in Draconic ) were a race of created by the deity Bahamut during the Time of Dragons to act as his emissaries in the mortal realm . Unlike normal creatures , dragonborn of Bahamut weren ' t born naturally , but instead were creatures reborn from good - aligned non - draconic humanoids who , to show their devotion to Bahamut , willingly took on draconic traits in place of their original biology . Dragonborn of Bahamut were powerful creatures who resembled their adoptive father . They had strong determination and were natural leaders , who took on the responsibility to lead the battle against their aberrant antithesis , the spawn of Tiamat . Description . After they underwent the " Rite of Rebirth " , the new dragonborn experienced such transformation that only the framework of their former appearance was all that remained , their new appearance giving an impression of virtuous purpose to all those who looked upon them . They were reborn into new draconic bodies , inheriting the best traits of metallic dragon s , although a few developed traits of song dragon s instead . A rare few sorcerers could develop traits of platinum dragon s after their transformation . Any blemishes , scars , or tattoos that previously marked their bodies disappeared . Dragonborn were always slightly bigger and more muscular than members of their original race . For all the blessings they received , however , those who chose to become dragonborn paid a high price : they became sterile , though Bahamut had a reason for this . He wanted to impart his blessings only to those who accepted his calling of their own free will , without dooming someone who didn ' t want to be one of his champions because of the conditions of their birth . Like other draconic creatures , dragonborn of Bahamut were long - lived . The oldest of them lived up to six hundred years . Due to their crusade against the forces of Tiamat , however , most of them died young . Abilities . Not all dragonborn were born with the same abilities . Some were born with the " aspect of Heart " , and developed the ability to use dragon breath ; others were born with the " aspect of Wings " , which gave them draconic wings and the ability to fly . Yet others were blessed with the " aspect of Mind " , which sharpened their senses and gave them immunity to sleep and paralysis effects . All dragonborn were also immune to the frightful presence of dragon s and had an innate sense of how to defend themselves from their attacks . Some dragonborn were able to gain even more draconic abilities by developing a greater connection with their draconic blood . This connection allowed them to gain abilities of true dragons , such as growing a tail , the to ability use their draconic traits to emulate the spellcasting abilities of true dragons , and even the ability to use their dragon breath in unique and powerful ways . Dragonborn of Bahamut were also especially suited to be paladin s , and some dragonborn were able to develop specific draconic abilities that enhanced the divine magic granted by their faiths . Personality . Dragonborn of Bahamut were honorable beings , and carried themselves with good deportment acting as the majestic emissaries of their adoptive father . Due to the sacrifice they had made , dragonborn had a strong sense of identity with a clear purpose of one with stringent principles . Dragonborn viewed other dragonborn as kin , because they believed only other dragonborn could understand what they had sacrificed and shared the same duty as them . Dragonborn didn ' t have to worry about whether a god would answer their prayers or cared about them , because they knew they had the unconditional love and support of Bahamut , who regarded them as his true children . Likewise , dragonborn viewed Bahamut not only as their deity , but also as their father , and as such they honored and respected him above all . Bahamut gave his children freedom to worship ( and receive spells from ) any other deity they wanted , as long as that deity was not of an evil - alignment and had no affiliation with Tiamat . Despite , or perhaps because of , all this depth of identity and self - assurance , the psychology of the dragonborn was pretty simple . The war against Tiamat encompassed all in the lives of the dragonborn . Everything they did only furthered this commitment , even if didn ' t have immediate effects . Every resource at hand was used to combat evil dragons and those who aided them . Allies who helped them to further their goals were enjoyed and valued , but those who didn ' t share their point of view were considered uncommitted or ignorant . Dragonborn strove to please Bahamut with all their actions , feeling realized only through fulfilling their divine quest . Culture . Although dragonborn could spoke any other languages they knew when necessary , they preferred to speak in draconic whenever possible . For them , to use the tongue of dragons was to honor Bahamut . Dragonborn struggled to keep their bodies and belongings clean and neat , even when they were out in the wilds in pursuit of an evil dragon . Dragonborn approached their grooming with pragmatism , acting as agents of Bahamut in the eyes of many onlookers . As such , they conducted themselves with dignity , taking the necessary time with their appearance . They didn ' t care for ornamental fripperies or tattoos , however , as they esteemed their draconic forms as they were , without any additional adornments . Dragonborn wore clothing and armor that was simple , elegant and practical . They were always ready to take up arms , and as such their garments were designed to suit their dragon - fighting skills . Dragonborn didn ' t have time to create their own items , so they purchased them from other races , usually hiring tailors and smiths renowned for the quality of their work to create custom made items . Dragonborn preferred elven work because of the reputation for its excellence . Likewise , they performed any necessary chores of washing , polishing , and mending when they had to , but many dragonborn simply paid others for such services . Dragonborn never used dragonhide for clothing or armor . To them , to wear the skin of a dragon was an insult to Bahamut himself . While some adventurers might prize souvenirs of dragon teeth , claws , and so forth , dragonborn eschewed these grisly trophies . Because of that , some speculated that the " Rite of Rebirth " predisposed those who underwent it to adopt a particular mindset , instilling values and norms as innate instincts . Others believed the long ritual included specific training , indoctrinating the new dragonborn . Dragonborn only smiled at those ruminations and shook their heads . Art and Leisure . The concept of leisure , with its connotations of aimless use of time , didn ' t fit with the dragonborn ' s mindset . Dragonborn only rested when they were tired . When they took time for leisure , their actions were seen as work or zealotry to others . Dragonborn preferred to use their free time to train or make battle plans , or to try to understand their allies and enemies . While other races often placed artistic pursuits at the pinnacle of achievement , for dragonborn those pursuits were always of secondary importance . If they wanted to express their devotion through painting , song , or some other craft , these creations celebrated dragonborn identity and lifestyle , while praising Bahamut at the same time . These works represented extraordinary deeds done by a dragonborn , or the hideousness of the spawn of Tiamat . Those who were great sculptors or performers in their lives before becoming dragonborn retained those skills , but produced fewer works than many of their fellow craftsmen or performers due to their commitment to Bahamut . Love and war . Dragonborn loved Bahamut , and they loved each other for their universal nobleness of spirit and the sacrifice they undertook . They also loved the world as a whole , and the innocent creatures who inhabited it . They loved them so much , that it was their desire to protect them from Tiamat who drove them to become dragonborn . They also felt tenderness toward their birth families , those who succored and cared for them , enabling them to grow up to become children of Bahamut . They may also have honored other good and neutral deities , and some dragonborn gave special importance to these deities after their transformation . Dragonborn also cared for their close friends and adventuring companions . However , dragonborn gave their body , mind , and soul to Bahamut and his service when they accepted his calling . Their thoughts , inclinations , and pleasures all revolved around this commitment . Dragonborn didn ' t feel inclined toward romantic love , as that would detract from their higher purpose . Dragonborn were also asexual and sterile , even when they retained their sexual dimorphism . They had lost their interest in sex after their transformation and felt no need for it . It was through war that the dragonborn found their reason for being . They achieved their greatest satisfactions on the battlefields , knowing that they were fulfilling their destinies when they opposed evil dragonkind . As such , wars between mortals were meaningless to them . Compared with the Dragonfall War , the conflicts between monarchs and countries were petty , their motivations selfish . Unless participating in such a war helped them in some way to achieve their strategic objectives , dragonborn abstained from such disputes . While they maintained a continual devotion and vigilance for their cause , they knew their enemies were many and powerful , and their struggles were difficult , and as such they were prepared to die . They didn ' t fear death , however . They had confidence that , after having serving Bahamut so faithfully , their rewards in the afterlife would be granted . If they avoided death , it wasn ' t out of fear , but because they knew their deaths would gave Tiamat an advantage in the Dragonfall War . As such , dragonborn never wasted their lives unless it was absolutely necessary , advocating a philosophy of sacrifice but never suicide . Most dragonborn chose to return to life if they were called back by raise dead or such spells . If a reincarnate spell was used , almost all dragonborn underwent the " Rite of Rebirth " again in order to recuperate their draconic bodies as soon as they were able . Technology and magic . Neither technology nor magic were of any particular interest for dragonborn . For them they were mere tools , and they measured items of technology or magical effects in terms of effectiveness and their potential use in the struggle against Tiamat . Reliability and versatility were important to dragonborn , and so they valued the aid of wizard s or cleric s , and often sought adventuring companions of those professions . Holidays . Dragonborn had two special days of particular importance for them . The Day of Transcendence was the anniversary of the day they became dragonborn , and they considered it a day for celebration . They usually sought to celebrate it in a temple of Bahamut . On the Night of Remembrance , usually celebrated at sunset on the longest night of the year , the dragonborn reunited with their friends and allies and remembered with them the events of the preceding year , retold as if they were stories . Dragonborn exalted the deeds of their allies and honored those who died helping them . Dragonborn also offered gifts and accolades to thank their allies for their aid . These gifts were practical , intended as both a serviceable item and a memento of a past challenge , as befitted the personality of the dragonborn . Tarnished Dragonborn . Bahamut did not tolerate evil , and his children were not an exception . The Platinum Dragon turned a forgiving eye towards some slightly immoral methods used against Tiamat and her servants , but he didn ' t condone any form of evil behavior on the part of his children . Bahamut sent his aspect s to warn those who committed repeated evil acts , and if they were penitent the aspect gave them a quest to redeem themselves . But if evil dragonborn refused to atone for their sins , Bahamut reclaimed back his blessings and the tarnished dragonborn were reverted back to their original race and form . History . According to the " Parwiccan Cycle " , the first dragonborn were created by Bahamut during the Time of Dragons , and they acted as his knights and loyal warriors during the first battles of the Dragonfall War . Bahamut created the crowns of the north wind as a reward for his most trusted dragonborn champions , and many of those items have been found in more recent eras among the hoards of many chromatic dragons . Dragonborn vanished from Faerûn since that ancient time and only reappeared again in 1359 DR , when Bahamut was able to restore his deific status as a lesser deity and began to beseech some of his new followers to become dragonborn . As true dragons , dragonborn were also affected by the last Rage of Dragons in 1373 DR . Many other dragonborn worked actively to stop those dragons and dragonborn who had succumbed to the madness of the Rage . However , the destruction brought by dragons was so devastating in the Dalelands , that many of those who once accepted non - evil dragons as neighbors began to view them with anger and suspicion . As a result , many dragonborn were also shunned in parts of the Dales . The Sisterhood of Essembra helped those dragonborn who were injured in their battles against mad wyrms , as well as those who were traumatized by the actions they had committed under the Rage . After the end of the Rage , many non - dragon devotees of Bahamut began to feel a strong urge to become dragonborn . Some believed that urge was an aftereffect of the Rage , while others believed it was a presage of the resumption of the Dragonfall War . Many of those who were called underwent the " Rite of Rebirth " , and many of them were shunned and feared by their former families . The Sisterhood of Essembra helped those who were interested in taking the rituals , as well as those who had problems adapting to their new lifestyle . The Sisters also gave their support to those dragonborn who couldn ' t cope with the rejection of their former families . Due to their help , many dragonborn joined the Sisterhood , or at least sought to repay their help by taking missions on their behalf . Thanks to the collaboration between dragonborn and the Sisterhood , a few communities of dragonborn were founded in the woods near Essembra . After the Spellplague , and with the foundation of Tymanther , a group of abeiran dragonborn formed the Platinum Cadre . Adherents of this group had the theory that the abeiran dragonborn weren ' t the creations of the evil dragons of Abeir , as was believed by most of the Tymantheran population , but instead were the ancient creations of Bahamut . Even when they were often ridiculed for their beliefs , members of the Platinum Cadre were in fact close to the truth , as a few very old dragons knew that the two races of dragonborn , the abeiran ones and the children of Bahamut , were actually related .