Dragon Hybrid

Dragon Hybrids are a byproduct of Dragons sharing offspring with various other races, though primarily of Human and Elven blood. Their defining traits are a set of usually dark, hardened scale—like horns on either side of their head down to their chin in some cases, as well as various other sets of scale—like armor scattered throughout their body. Their skin tone can differ from family to family, depending on which type of dragon they are descend from.

## History

Back in the early days of Civilization in Negame, there were three small villages along the Western edges of Orthûn, but were attacked by large armies of Humans and Dwarves while many of the Hunters were out looking for food. The survivors all met near the shore, and under the guidance of who would later become their first Chieftain, escaped to an Island to the Northwest of the country. Several attacks have been attempted on Wynmark Island throughout the years, though none have succeeded in making it onto land.

For unknown reasons, it is a closely guarded secret as to how the first of these people came to be, passed down from one Chieftain to the next, along with various other bits of information. What is known, however, is that there are two different types of Dragons that members of this race are descendants of — with respective elemental magic tied to them.

## Attributes

The Descendants of Fire Dragons are blessed with a strong connection to Fire Magic, which is primarily used for Offensive Attacks in battle, with little usage outside of battle. Those descended from Fire Dragon most commonly have darker scales, and hair colors ranging between White, Dark Grey, Black, and Red.

The Descendants of Water Dragons are blessed with a strong connection to Water Magic, which is has a wide range of uses. Their scales can be a lighter shade, with hair colors ranging between White, and pale shades of Blue, Purple and Green.

## Culture

They are isolationists who prefer to keep to themselves as best as they can. They are more primitive than the other races may be, living by themselves on an island. Their primary source of food is fishing, their boats stolen and maintained following the pilgrimage to the island and each following attack.

There is no real form of Government, aside from the Chieftain and their own selected Vice Chief, along with three councilors who take charge on supply runs and excursions off of the island and onto the mainland. These are usually the strongest few just behind the Chieftain at any given time, but once you are appointed as one of the councilors, you are forbidden from seeking the position of Chieftain without the approval of the other two.

A new Chieftain can be appointed only after the passing of the former leader, and is selected through various tests of combat, intellect and morals by the three councilors. Most commonly, it is the Vice Chief who takes over the position and brings somebody up to be their own right hand, but there have been instances where it made more sense to bring somebody younger into the position while there was still somebody to provide council. Any member of the tribe may enter their name at the age of thirty to be called upon by the time the position needs to be filled, if they are still alive and willing.

Any that commit crimes and are found guilty by the Vice Chief are executed, though this is extremely rare, with their being very little crime on the island.

While it is heavily frowned upon to wish to leave the safety of the tribe and the island, it is not strictly forbidden if you are able to defeat the current Chieftain in combat. This has only been successfully done once, by a woman in her mid thirties. This woman was the mother of Shin.

## Trivia

* The tallest matured adult stood at 8'1", or 254cm.

* The shortest matured adult stood at 5'10", or 177cm. This particular Hybrid was the butt of every joke, until he was made Chieftan at the age of thirty—seven, and served until the age of eighty—two.