Draconoids

Armoured Draconoid

## Summary

Draconoids are creatures that are a descendant of dragons, while most notably being similar in appearance to that of a Kobold or Lizardfolk, due to their draconic features, such as claws, jaws and scales. Unlike Kobolds, the superior Draconoids possess armoured wings, which enable temporary flight, such as gliding.

Draconoids are a cold-blooded cave-dwelling race, which can usually be found within cave systems on tall mountains or volcanoes, to allow them to take advantage of their ability to glide and swoop down onto unsuspecting victims.

Draconoids can see clearly in low-light or dark vision. Their draconic eyes allow them to see roughly 20 metres ahead of them into darkness; however, they are unable to sense heat or infrared light.

## History

Although much of the origins of the Draconoids are undocumented, somewhere along the lines, they have evolved from dragons to become bipedal creatures rather than quadrupedal. They are unrelated to Kobolds or Lizardfolk, other than possessing similar Draconic features.

## Physical Appearance

Draconoids are stocky, well-built creatures with clear muscle definitions on their shoulders, arms and thighs. They can range in height from 60cm(2ft) to 250cm(8ft).

Draconoids are known for having metallic colouring on their scaled bodies, sometimes with multiple metallic colouring patterns; such as lighter coloured scales on their underbody. The wings of a Draconoid are usually an alternate metallic colour from the thick scales covering their bodies. The wings of a Draconoid has several horns or spikes, located at the top and bottom of the wing.

Draconoids have no hair although they do possess several small horns upon the top of their nose, and two slightly significant horns upon either side of their head.

It is common amongst Draconoids to wear metal (usually iron or formed steel) chainmail and other armourings, although their bodies possess thick scales, each individual scale sitting at 4mm in thickness; making Draconoids invulnerable to arrows and slashing attacks.

## Society

Draconoids operate in packs or clans. Similar to that of Orcs and their tribe system. The Draconoid clans are structured by having the largest or strongest elder as the clan leader. Every Draconoid has a purpose within the clan, whether they are the hunters and gatherers, commanders, or craftsmen.

The Draconoid clans usually do not interact with each other, although they are not hostile towards other clans; instead choosing to operate independently of the others. Clan members are permitted to travel if deemed necessary or acceptable by the leader.

Draconoids have an aggravated hatred of Dwarves, as many share the same habitats. The Draconoids are known for raiding Dwarven mines and cities, believing that the Dwarves are stealing their mountains resources.

## Technology

Draconoids technology persists of primarily tribal items, with no focus on magic. Draconoids are keen blacksmiths and weaponsmiths, although lack the Dwarven knowledge and experience, and thus produce shoddy equipment, such as swords and chainmail.

Draconoids are semi-intelligent creatures; as such, much of their education derives from stolen information from other races. i.e. metallurgy is stolen from raiding the Dwarves.