Dragons

**Dragons** are a species living on Arth. They are one of the most powerful beings on Arth, with very few ways to truly kill them. Over hundreds of years ago, all dragons suddenly disappeared, leaving behind only their half human descendants as the only traces of dragons still alive.

## History

Created by Kumari, dragons were meant to be guardians of humans, as well as guides due to both species possessing Kumaic Magic, meaning besides a few others species whom also possessed traces of the augur, humans were able to learn and share magic with these powerful beings, and even cross-breed with dragons, although cases of such offspring are either rare or undiscovered.

However, as dragons began to breed and create new offspring with other dragons, some dragons began looking down at humans, even regarding as the offspring of humans and dragons as unholy, which caused a great conflict between "Mother's Dragons", ones who were direct creations of Kumari and followed their orders from Kumari, and "Bastard Dragons", which were either the children of other dragons, or dragons who ignored their orders given by Kumari. Conflict broke out due to the arguing, which began to be called by humans the "Polemic Festivals" and in the middle of conflict, dragons had suddenly dissappeared without a trace, leaving humans in confusion and distress, especially half-dragons, known as Draken. However, which many humans interpreted as the return of Kumari, dragons began to return, although very few were the kind dragons described in history.

## Physiology

Due to their unique nature as incredibly adaptable beings, dragons come in many sizes, although on average they tend to be larger than most creatures, especially humans. They also vary in wing type, numbers of limbs, and other functions required to survive. There are a couple of consistent aspects about dragons, which are:

* Magic being used, usually in the form of breath, claw, wing, etc. based attacks. Very few dragons use magic without using a part of their body as an extension or channel of augur.
* Having cat-like pupils.
* Possessing scales or tough, armor-like hide, although some dragons are also smooth, like sharks.
* Having sharp teeth and fangs.
* Possessing a long snout, be it looking like a lizard, wolf, etc.
* Having two to four limbs.
* Possessing great intelligence, such as the ability to read, write, speak, and even use their augur to telepathically communicate.
* Ability to use a very weak form of Law, only for in dire situations such as fighting other dragons.
* Possessing traces of Kumaic Magic in their augur.
* The ability to shapeshift into a human form, given to them by Kumari in order to better intermingle and understand humans, although very few dragons possess this ability, and it is believed that only directly created dragons are able to shapeshift.
* Immortality of the soul and non-senescence. While dragons cannot die of old age, they can die from disease, or being killed. However, unlike many beings and due to the pure love Kumari poured into their creation, the soul of a dragon never truly dies, and they simply reincarnate after centuries of death, which means the only method of truly killing a dragon is utilizing Slaying Augur.

## Notable Dragons

#### Dragons Created by Kumari

**Anaxul**- The strongest dragon in existence. Known also as the "Son of Our End" and "Eater of Fate", he was created for the sole purpose of destroying magic and by proxy-Arth. In art, he is often depicted as a giant gold and black dragon about to swallow his own mother, Kumari, to destroy her magic. His birthplace and final resting place is Dominus, Kumari's realm.

**Mim-**The first dragon ever created by Kumari. Due to her imperfect nature as a prototype, she was possessed by the Miasma and wrought havoc on the world, causing the first cult that venerated the power of dragons to form-The Duinlugh. Because of her possession, Kumari forced the other dragons to kill her, and due to her not possessing an immortal soul, she was unable to ever reincarnate. A statue of her, with her body incased inside, is placed in the center of the Dominus castle's courtyard.

**Odiosum-** One of the first dragons created by Kumari, known as "Abhorred One" in Onetwuo, he considered himself the brother to Anaxul and was the dragon who guarded the entrance to the Temple of Anaxul. Thousands of years ago, he cursed Juvell to become a dragon as punishment for her escaping Dominus to meet with a lover during her time as a priestess. He is also the biological father of Hahmaak.

**Kaolin Dagore**- Dragon of earth. Created to teach humans earth based magics, as well as how to survive against the cruelty of earth. Name meaning "Core's Bane", Kaolin Dagore was one of the few dragons who was openly merciful and kind to humans, although she never sired and children with any. She sired a child, Laharash, with Kanzath.

Thauumariz-

Fald'ruhn-

Ushklooa-

Grandaania-

Kanzath-

Zydyrorth-

**Miratehrica**-Dragon of the Inner Self. Utilizing the power of light, Miratehrica was created to teach humans inner self reflection, his magic encompassing reflections, illumination, and more psychological aspects. He was described as a quiet dragon, although his roar was known to "shake the heavens". No record of any children, although it was believed he managed to escape the disappearance of the dragons, hiding his true form.

Saekulth-

Ussaelth-

Biadhae-

Belseferia-

Laharash-

Citlali-

Akeldama-

Eberlogia-

Maia Gaura-

Malaphobos-

Akasha-

Muouath-