Water Dragons

Water dragons are one of the seven primary Broods of Dragons. According to legend, they are all descended from the Water Dragonqueen; Assuria.
Water dragons are some of the most elusive and mysterious of the dragon broods. Due to the fact that their habitat is generally below the water, rather than in the sky, they tend not to interact much with humans or other dragons. As such, they are often considered to be more detached from the problems of the world.
=== Appearance ===
Water dragons tend to be long, large, and somewhat serpentine. Instead of wings, they have large fins along their bodies to help make their way through the water. They usually do not have horns, instead possessing crests of fins and/or bony structures.
Water dragon scales are usually in shades of blue to sea-green.
=== Habitat & Territory ===
Water dragons are some of the most powerful creatures in the oceans, and as such have spread all across the world. They are amphibious, and can survive freshwater and saltwater, as well as on the surface. Though most live in the seas, some have made their home in the large lakes of Shavhan.
As adults, Water Dragons tend to roam far and wide. However, they do have certain areas marked out as their territory, for where they lay their eggs and raise their young. These tend to be beaches and wetland coasts. Currently, the largest Water Dragon spawning ground is Yangain.
=== Abilities ===
Water Dragons, due to their aquatic nature, are very distinct from other dragon broods. In the water they are an apex predator, but outside of this they tend to be less effective. Nevertheless, their powerful swimming muscles allow them to launch themselves out of the water to surprising heights, so all other dragons have learned to be wary of flying too low above the water.
Most Water Dragons have the ability to spew an acid mist from their mouths. This is one of their primary ways of defending themselves when on the surface, but can also be deadly underwater, surrounding an area with acid before their opponents can realise what they're doing. Some other water dragons can breathe a cloud of ink, to blind and confuse their foes.
Many Water Dragons have some Water Magic capabilities. Combining this with their powerful fins, they can generate powerful waves, sometimes enough to sink ships.
=== Subsets ===
==== Frost Dragons ====
Frost Dragons are highly distinct from their Water Dragon cousins. They reside in the northern ice fields and snowy mountains. Though they are amphibious, they are more comfortable and effective on the surface than Water Dragons are. They tend to have thicker bodies and fins, and often possess fur around their neck and along their back. Additionally, Frost Dragons possess the ability to breathe a wave of frost. Some of the most powerful can make the weather itself colder.