Dracarianism

**Dracarianism** is a religion mainly held by dracarians. It sees dragons as the true gods of the world, and places dracarians above all other forms of life. The religion dates back thousands of years, and is the longest practiced belief. Dracarianism is not exclusive to dracarians, other races have been known to worship dragons and the pantheon as well. Due to its longevity, the tenants and morals of the religion have changed, though the core pantheon has remained the same.

## Pantheon

The dracarian pantheon features nine dragon gods that rule over the world.

### Netheria

Netheria is the dragon goddess of Life. Her scales are said to be made of the softest silk, and as bright as the sun. She is depicted as a healer and a kind, benevolent guide to those who seek to do good and bring peace to the world. She is said to be impossible to anger and holds no negative emotions, so much so that lesser beings cannot help but be filled with peace and joy in her presence. She rules over all those living in this world.

### Mythrix

Mythrix is the dragon god of Death. It has made its way to the realm of the living twice in recorded history, and likely once more sometime long ago before history. Mythrix is the bringer of death and hatred, and his presence drains the life from all living things. Those farther away are said to feel violent and destructive urges, and plants begin to grow thorns and become poisonous.

### Elduin

Elduin is the dragon god of Nature, and is said to be asleep deep below the world's surface, to only awake to defend the land from that of the Beyond, a place far above the land and past the stars. Elduin was a lover of Netheria, and together they crafted the world in their image, creating first dragons, then dragonkin and kobols, and finally the rest of the dracarians. They were separated when Chamath grew jealous and tricked Faero to cause a storm to blow across the world for ten thousand years, almost destroy everything the lovers had created. Netheria fled and Elduin called on Jiralya to bring sense to Faero. Once the winds died down, the creatures of the earth returned, but Netheria was gone and Elduin was heartbroken, retreating far below the earth to sleep, guarded by terrible and wrathful wingless dragons.

### Faero

Faero is the dragon lord of the skies, and commands storms as a god of Tempest. Faero is a bringing of rain and thunder and violent winds that rip trees from the ground. He is said to be an impartial and easily bored dragon, watching in amusement as the lesser creatures of the earth cower before his storms.

### Chamath

Chamath is the dragon god of Trickery. Chamath is said to have green scales to blend in with the earth and sneak up on unsuspecting creatures and whisper lies and deceitful things. His plans are unknown, and one must always be weary of what knowledge they give, as Chamath may hear and twist plans against the speaker. In some cases he is said to be able to change his scales, and was the first dragon to transform in to the form of lesser creatures.

### Jiralya

Jiralya is the dragon god of Knowledge. It is said Jiralya is the oldest of the gods, having been alive since the beginning of time. His perfect memory and infinite knowledge means he is able to answer any question, but due to his superior knowledge of all things may not answer it in any way that is comprehensible to lesser minds. It is said to be incredibly difficult and confusing to talk with Jiralya, as he will continue talking for centuries if prompted with a single question.

### Drakis

Drakis is the dragon god of War. He is the second to only Mythrix in size, and has a lust for battle. He watches over every battle of every war, no matter how large or small, with one hundred heads. Despite being a dragon god, he is impartial to the outcome of most battles. However, he may provide exceptional warriors with his blessing, guiding them with tactical and strategic insight in how to overcome their enemy. It is also said his pride knows no bounds, and is in a constant conflict with his brother Chamath. Drakis was the first dragon to turn the breath in to a destructive weapon.

### Solaar

Solaar is the lord of Light. His form is impossible to see, as his scales radiate intense light. The light was so bright and the heat so intense, Elduin banished him from the land as he was burning everything. Solaar currently resides in the sky, and in spite of Elduin, made millions of children with Netheria as Elduin slept, forming the stars in the sky.

### Aethra

Aethra is the goddess of the beyond, a realm untouchable by all other dragon gods. Gaining her favor saves one from death, but also leaves one far from life. Not much is known about her, other than that her form is constantly shifting and changing, and that she has never been seen, only spoken of by the other gods.