Scorch Dragons (Elementals)

Scorch Dragons are elementals native to Vallen that are the sworn enemies of Ice Wolves. They find strength within heat and weakness within the cold.

Their old home, known as Old Drekhelm, lay in the Icespire Mountains before it was found by Ice Wolves in the last great battle and moved into the mountains further south. This new stronghold is referred to as New Drekhelm, the largest Scorch Dragon settlement in Vallen.

Outside of New Drekhelm, there are multiple dragon villages throughout and near the Icespire Mountains.

The Ice Wolves had spread rumors about the Scorch Dragons kidnapping sick children in Holbard; however, while sightings of Scorch Dragons fleeing Holbard made this appear true, their actual motive was to rescue the dragon children and bring them among other dragons so that their transformation could be made.

## Abilities

Scorch Dragons are able to take on their elemental form by dropping into a three-point crouch with both feet and the fingertips of one hand resting on the floor. After the dragon lowers their head, their shape begins to alter itself in a way that is described to cause the dragon’s skin to glimmer. The same stance is used to transform back into the dragon’s human form.

Once in their dragon form, Scorch Dragons can breathe dragonsfire, a pure white flame with gold sparks that matches the color of flameflowers. This fire is only able to be breathed by Scorch Dragons and can be put out exclusively with ice spears conjured by Ice Wolves.

Scorch Dragons are able to converse vocally using growls and roars, and they also can gesture with one another using their tails, feet, and heads. While their ability to speak to one another appears more limited than that of the Ice Wolves, the dragons are not without their own secret language that they can use to talk, sometimes even without speaking.

## Culture

The Scorch Dragons are led by the Dragonmeet, a council of twenty-five adult dragons. The leader of this group is called the Drekleid, who heads discussions and can veto requests or banishments of a person from the Finskól. It is unlikely that dragons living outside of New Drekhelm are governed by the Dragonmeet.

While most Scorch Dragon children are homeschooled, some especially gifted people are admitted into the Finskól — a school for the talented. Students attending the Finskól, also referred to as Finskólars, are able to study in whichever subject they choose; this can include more advanced subjects, such as studying oneself (in the case of Anders). The Finskól is typically composed of Scorch Dragons alone, though Anders and Lisabet are the only known exceptions, taken under Leif’s wing to shield them from the mistrust of the Dragonmeet.

On the night of the equinox, the dragons enjoy throwing lively parties. The Great Hall of New Drekhelm is lit by a bonfire in the center of the room, complete with musicians and dancers. These parties are a symbol of the Scorch Dragons’ connection to one another.

Despite rumors and lies about the wickedness of Scorch Dragons, the fire-breathing elementals are actually quite jolly and artistic. Few dragons live up to the lies and stereotypes implanted by the Ice Wolves about them.

The dragons’ interest in artistry gives them their role in the creation of artifacts. Dragonsfire, the Scorch Dragons’ unique power, is used to forge and maintain artifacts. Dragons who assist wolf designers in making artifacts are known as dragonsmiths.

## Known Scorch Dragons

* Rayna
* Ellukka
* Mikkel
* Theo
* Leif
* Torsten
* Valerius
* Saphira
* Mylestom
* Krissin
* Nico
* Drifa
* Flic