Dragon

==Overview==
Dragons were intelligent reptiles capable of flight that varied greatly in size and appearance. They could be separated into 3 distinct groups, the winged Hexons and Tetrons and the Ancients of Kisaya. All dragons originated from an unknown continent in the far north of the world, undiscovered by humans. Any thorough knowledge of dragons came from the Ivar Grexciss, though they were often reluctant to divulge information about their origins with humans.
The first dragons migrated to the known world prior to the rise of the Horishi Empire, spreading across Kisaya. In time they lived harmoniously with the humans. Much later, other dragons began spreading south from beyond the Northern Lands, though following after them came the Ivar Grexciss and their own tamed dragons. Wars were fought on many fronts across the world to repel the Ivar and their dragons. Notably, the many kingdoms of the Continent united against the Ivar. sucessfully repelling them though many of the wild dragons would remain. So was true for most of the other invaded lands and by 301 AG, dragons of all kinds had spread across the known world.
== History==
=== Origins ===
As understood by humans, dragons evolved long ago from a flightless reptile ancestor. However, it was believed the creatures were unnaturally augmented by the Ivar into the varied dragon species and breeds. Such a theory was prompted by the existence of the six-limbed dragons that defied scholars' understanding (albeit heavily debated) of nature. 
Ancient dragons migrated to the continent of Kisaya prior to the rise of the Horishi Empire as peaceful inhabitants. They would become connected to many spiritual beliefs of Kisayans and were symbols of power and spirituality. They were incorporated into Shunism as divine creatures; spirits bound to physical form.
=== Ivar Grexciss Campaign ===
At some point between the migration of the ancients and the first worldwide dragon migration, a unique breed of hexon dragon began to appear in the mountains of the Northern Lands. In 8 BG, dragons of all varieties began flying south and appearing across the world. Following them came the Ivar Grexciss, a species of humanoids previously unknown to humans. Riding their own tamed dragons, the Ivar began an invasion of all the realms to their south, landing on four major fronts across the world: Cúrovi, Bolassoa, Kisaya and the Northern Lands. Fleeing the Ivar, the mountain dragons of the Northern Lands all made for the Continent, settling in the Totality Range.
By 6 BG, wild dragons and refugees from the Northern Lands began arriving in the Continent. Unsatisfied with the harsh conditions of the Northern Lands, the Ivar began an invasion of the Continent, first landing in 5 BG. A lengthy war was fought against the Ivar until the complete unification of the Continent allowed for the successful repelling of the invaders. Many Ivar were killed or fled further south but the many wild dragons that came with them remained in the Continent to be undisturbed by its human inhabitants. 
Elsewhere, similar fates befell the Ivar and their dragons. In Cúrovi, their armies were repelled by sinister forces of nature; great storms and disease crushed the invaders before they could even reach any civilised land. In Kisaya, the ancient dragons were able to repel the lesser dragons with ease. However, reaching the wide expanses of Bolassoa, many Ivar could settle peacefully in uninhabited lands though would never come to integrate with the human populations. In the following years, the many wild dragons and some surviving Ivar spread further, reaching every corner of the known world.
=== Grenthyx era and beyond ===
Shortly prior to the Uprootings a dragon was provoked and burnt down the city of Floralys. The Grenthyx Dynasty decreed dragons were dangerous creatures and slaughtered all they could find using Soulhaven magic to draw them to the Chaestlands. In the following years, and during the war, Grenthyx men continued leading dragons to their kingdom to be later executed. 
With the fall of the dynasty, the captured dragons were released into the wild to spread across the continent and replenish their numbers. Young dragons that could not fend for themselves were put into the care of noble houses. Such was the case with Myndorn, who was raised in the protection of Tr'clan of C'thardjia. However, by 301 AG, dragons were considered hard to come by in the Continent and indeed across the known world, their numbers had dwindled since their first mass migration.
==Dragon Types==
===Hexon Dragons===
Hexon dragons were a winged, six-limbed (four legs and a set of wings) species of dragon that notably varied greatly in size. They were commonly all capable of powerful roars with some unique breeds' roar strong enough to force back their enemies. They were understood to be highly intelligent creatures with some exhibiting a strong understanding of human language that could suggest near-human intellect.
====Mountain Dragon====
Mountain dragons were a highly unique breed of hexon dragon, found exclusively in the peaks of the Totality Range. Unlike other dragons, they migrated to the Nothern Lands long before the Ivar Grexciss invasion. They were distinguished from other hexon dragons by their extremely high intelligence and seismic breath.
===Tetron Dragons===
Tetron dragons were a winged, four-limbed (two legs and a set of wings for arms), species of dragon with breeds of varying abilities. They were understood to be highly intelligent, though likely less so than the best of the hexons and with only some variation in size. Each breed was categorised by the ability to breathe different substances. Some of the breeds included: fire, water, ice, frost, acid and varying gasses, often poisonous.
===Ancient Dragons===
Ancient dragons were a long, wingless, four-limbed species of dragon with strong spiritual connections. Despite their lack of wings, they were still capable of flight. This was believed to be possible through a mystical ability but, seeking a physical explanation, some scholars noted that the unnatural way their long curving body moved through the air, combined with the many frills on their back and legs could allow them to glide in the air. Ancient dragons had existed across Kisaya for thousands of years, migrating south long before the other species and were not found anywhere else in the world. They were understood to be of human intelligence and were seen as symbols of power, wisdom and spirituality. In Shunism they were considered divine creatures; spirits that had been bound to physical form. To some others, outside of Shunism, they were considered Gods.
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