Dragonborn

*Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings or a tail. The first dragonborn had scales of vibrant hues matching the colors of their dragon kin, but generations of interbreeding have created a more uniform appearance. Their small, fine scales are usually brass or bronze in color, sometimes ranging to scarlet, rust, gold, or copper-green. They are tall and strongly built, often standing close to 6½ feet tall and weighing 300 pounds or more. Their hands and feet are strong, talonlike claws with three fingers and a thumb on each hand.*

*The blood of a particular type of dragon runs very strong through some dragonborn clans. These dragonborn often boast scales that more closely match those of their dragon ancestor—bright red, green, blue, or white, lustrous black, or gleaming metallic gold, silver, brass, copper, or bronze.*

*Self-Sufficient Clans*

*To any dragonborn, the clan is more important than life itself. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn’s conduct reflects on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining the bounds of that position.*

*A continual drive for self-improvement reflects the self-sufficiency of the race as a whole. Dragonborn value skill and excellence in all endeavors. They hate to fail, and they push themselves to extreme efforts before they give up on something. A dragonborn holds mastery of a particular skill as a lifetime goal. Members of other races who share the same commitment find it easy to earn the respect of a dragonborn.*

*Though all dragonborn strive to be self-sufficient,  they recognize that help is sometimes needed in difficult situations. But the best source for such help is the clan, and when a clan needs help, it turns to another dragonborn clan before seeking aid from other races—or even from the gods.*

*Dragonborn Names*

*Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a mark of honor. A childhood name or nickname is often used among clutchmates as a descriptive term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or center on a habit.*

***Male Names:*** *Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Heskan, Kriv, Medrash, Mehen, Nadarr, Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar, Shamash, Shedinn, Tarhun, Torinn*

***Female Names:*** *Akra, Biri, Daar, Farideh, Harann, Havilar, Jheri, Kava, Korinn, Mishann, Nala, Perra, Raiann, Sora, Surina, Thava, Uadjit*

***Childhood Names:*** *Climber, Earbender, Leaper, Pious, Shieldbiter, Zealous*

***Clan Names:*** *Clethtinthiallor, Daardendrian, Delmirev, Drachedandion, Fenkenkabradon, Kepeshkmolik, Kerrhylon, Kimbatuul, Linxakasendalor, Myastan, Nemmonis, Norixius, Ophinshtalajiir, Prexijandilin, Shestendeliath, Turnuroth, Verthisathurgiesh, Yarjerit*

The Dragonborn in Arthoria are a lot like the Dragonborn in the D&D 5e canon. However there are some key differences, they are cold blooded, they are more isolationist, and they have a very close relationship with the Metallic Dragons.

### Dragonborn clans

Dragonborn have a very strong sense of kinship and family, however this is very different then other humanoid races ideas of family. To a Dragonborn the most important thing in there lives is there is there clan. Dragonborn do not have the same family units that other races like humans or dwarfs do, with a mother and father and so on. Who there biological parents are is of little concern to a Dragonborn. Dragonborn are hatched in clutches. They are able to walk hours after hatching and grow to be the equivalent of a 10 year old human by the age of 3. At the age of 3 young Dragonborn are brought before the clan leader and are given a name in a naming ceremony, this is a very important moment in a Dragonborns life and is cerebrated like a birthday. Young Dragonborn are raised by the entire clan, the saying it takes a village to raise a child is quite literal in regards to Dragonborn. When Dragonborn are young they live in dormitories near the center of the city's, they spend there days attending school where there learn common and the lore and history of the world. In school is also where the work ethic, drive for continual self-improvement, and honor is instilled in them. Adult Dragonborn are extremely strict but patient when dealing with the young, they are not cruel. Physical or verbal abuse is not tolerated and is seen as dishonorable, however the standards and expectations are very high. At the age of 15 a dragonborn has reached adulthood, and is welcomed in to the clan as a adult with a coming of age ceremony.

### The system of honor

Honor plays a huge role in a Dragonborn life and will heavy influence the behavior and decision making. Forsaking there honor can result in exile form the clan, a fate worse then death for Dragonborn.