Mountain Dragon

== Overview ==
Mountain dragons were a highly unique breed of Dragon, found exclusively in the peaks of the Totality Range. Their true origin is unknown, however they have resided amongst the peaks for many years. They are distinguished from other dragons by their extremely high intelligence and rarity. 
== Appearance ==
Grown mountain dragons, both male and female grew to enormous sizes. Wing spans could reach 60 metres, likely owing to the thinner air in the mountains. Males could be distinguished by their glowing yellow eyes, and females with their glowing maroon eyes. Their skis were consistently black and scaly, thought to be next to be impenetrable, a useful asset when considering the devastating seismic breath they need to be immune against. Their claws were up to a metre long.
== Abilities ==
As well their immense strength, mountain dragons were famed for their seismic breath. Rare to hear, the breath drew all sound from the air for a second, then released a mighty surge of sound that could trigger avalanches, and deafen those even at a distance. These typically occurred when territorial disputes occurred between dragons, when aggressive, or when mating. Though infrequent, some remote villages were prone to being covered in snow due to this. Those at Helmont Castle were usually sent to help recover.
== History ==
=== General ===
The Mountain Dragon, as with most dragons, originated in a far away, toxic land in the north. Exploring, they migrated to the Northern Lands. After an indeterminate amount of time, the dragons found themselves entangled in a brutal war against a people from their homeland. Following a legendary parry, the Mountain Dragons were driven to the south; finding landfall in the far north of The Continent. Nesting in the Totality Range in Helmont and Contra, they persisted in this region as of 301 AG, though were exceedingly rare. This tale was known to few in The Continent, and those who knew, knew only through the few who journeyed from the Northern Lands to the Continent, such as Fallius Boron-Ornoux. In their culture, the cataclysm was documented only through legend.
The dragons remained unchanged throughout much of their history, with the arrival of humans being one of the only major chapters in their history. Specifically, if living in harmony, mountain dragons grew to assist the humans, even to the extent that some trusted by them were allowed to ride them once respects were paid by the person wishing to ride; an extremely rare occurrence. The mountain dragons did not act in a hostile manner unless directly provoked. 
=== The Great War ===
After being provoked, 3 mountain dragons joined the Second Siege of Helmont to unleash devastation on both sides, during which they killed do Chaestish dragons.
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