Dracaenir

Dracaenir, the Country of Dragons, stands as a formidable nation where dragons are held sacred. Its associated deity is the God-King of Dragons.
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==Description==
The Kingdom of Dracaenir stands as a formidable nation where dragons are held sacred, their existence interwoven with the very fabric of the land. Both above and below the earth, Dracaenir's landscape is a testament to the symbiotic relationship between dragons and the other scaled races that call this kingdom home. The Wing's Shadow, an expansive network of interconnected underground caverns, provides sanctuary to those sensitive to the light and the less dominant scaled races.
==Geography==
File:Dracaenir Terrain 1 (Kristina Vardazaryan).jpg
File:Dracaenir Terrain 4.jpg|linktext=A vast subterranean network of caves lies underneath Dracaenir's surface.|The Wing's Shadow
File:Dracaenir Terrain 3 (Philipp A. Urlich).jpg
Dracaenir is a realm of stark contrasts, with the grandeur of the surface's mountainous landscapes, home to the majestic dragons, and the sprawling subterranean cities of The Wing's Shadow. Above ground, the terrain is sculpted to reflect the dragons' majesty, with towering castles and fortresses nestled among the peaks. Below, the vast caverns are illuminated by bioluminescent flora and crystalline formations, providing a serene counterpart to the surface's rugged beauty.
Dracaenir's climate has four distinct seasons. Its winters are cold and dry while the summers are hot and humid, making for a distinct scenery each season.
==Society==
In Dracaenir, society is defined by the veneration of dragons. Every individual's purpose is aligned with serving or emulating these divine creatures. The Dragonauts, dedicated warriors, devote their lives to the protection of the God-King of Dragons, undergoing rigorous training to ascend beyond their innate abilities. Meanwhile, the Dragon Dancers perform their daily ritual at dawn in the capital, Ryujing, a city that is as much a temple as it is a seat of power.
==Governance==
The governance of Dracaenir is as unique as its inhabitants, with the God-King of Dragons at its head. His divine will is interpreted and enacted by a council of dragon priests and priestesses, who serve as intermediaries between the God-King and the people. They ensure that the kingdom's laws and policies reflect the divine order and the dragons' sacred wisdom.
==Economy==
The economy of Dracaenir is intrinsically linked to its dragons, with a focus on artisan crafts that honor their form and essence. Dracaenir's exports include precious minerals mined from The Wing's Shadow, intricate jewelry fashioned to resemble dragon scales, and potent alchemical concoctions derived from dragon breath.
==Military==
With the Dragonauts at the forefront, Dracaenir's military is an awe-inspiring sight. These elite guards, alongside dragonriders, form the backbone of a force that is as strategic as it is powerful. Their mastery of aerial combat and ground tactics ensures the kingdom's safety and the upholding of draconic law.
==Culture==
The culture within Dracaenir is one of reverence and celebration of its draconic patrons. Stories of legendary dragons and their heroic deeds are woven into every aspect of cultural expression, from the visual arts to the epic poems sung in the halls of Ryujin.
=== Dragon Dancers===
Dragon Dancers are members of a monastic order that worships the Dragons of Dracaenir, paying respect through a beautiful and traditional martial dance. While known across the world for performing such dances each morning to honour the God-King of Dragons, they are also renowned for their fierceness in combat and their might as fighters, channeling their strength through these graceful and steadfast moves.
While there is only one monastery that hosts the order of the Dragon Dancers, people from around Luctus gather and wait years to be taught by the monks of the temple.
== Religion==
The religion in Dracaenir revolves entirely around dragon worship. The God-King of Dragons is the primary deity, with a pantheon of lesser dragon gods representing various aspects of life and the natural world. Temples and altars dedicated to these divine beings are found throughout the kingdom, both above and below the earth.
==Relations with Neighboring Powers==
Dracaenir commands respect on the global stage through its legendary dragonkin and strategic maritime trade routes. It maintains robust trade relations with both Pyrnes and Skor on the central continent and extends its reach to the western continent through Yuethor, leveraging these routes for economic and diplomatic influence while ensuring its sovereignty is honored.
==Challenges and Aspirations ==
Dracaenir's challenges lie in maintaining the delicate balance between the surface and The Wing's Shadow, ensuring that all scaled races live in harmony under the God-King's rule. The kingdom aspires to further the prosperity and influence of dragonkind across the land, spreading their divine wisdom and strengthening the bonds between dragons and their devoted followers.
In Dracaenir, the dragon's roar is the heartbeat of the nation, a sound that resonates with power, wisdom, and the sacred connection between the divine and the mortal realms.
==Other==
===Notes===
*The campaign of Destined Dragonauts (D.D.) takes place in Dracaenir, as a group of young adults train to become part of the fabled Dragonauts.
=== Gallery===
File:Dracaenir Terrain 1 (Kristina Vardazaryan).jpg
File:Dracaenir Terrain 2 (Philipp A. Urlich).jpg
File:Dracaenir Terrain 3 (Philipp A. Urlich).jpg
File:Dracaenir Terrain 4.jpg|A glimpse of The Wing's Shadow, a vast subterranean network of caves.
File:Dragonaut Monastery.jpg|A Dragonaut monastery
File:Dragon Dancer 2.jpg|A Dragon Dancer
File:God King of Dragons.jpg|Ancient Dragon Dancers performing in front of the God-King of Dragons