Deep Dragon

Deep Dragons are a Species of Colored Elemental Dragon that first appeared in the book The Autistic Hero 2: Worlds Clashing. It is one of the many colorful dragons that can be found in the world's deep depths. They can be found in 2 locations, The Shadowfell's entrances which usually are hazey and dark, Or can be found in the deepest of caves and sea caves where the light can't approach. They are very antisocial but can be befriended due to their more Animal-like behavior. The Deep Dragons appear in the book in the Aftermath after Xenith kills the kraken, he wakes up at the bottom of the ocean to feed on the sunken Cephalopod but comes face to face with one as it also is sharing the corpse, They exchange Blindsight glances but then soon part ways.

## Biology

There are 2 types of Deep Dragons, Deep Cave dragons and Deep Undersea Cave dragons which are distinguished by what grows on their necks. Despite their large size, deep dragons were slender and agile, and their snake-like bodies, narrow wings, and thin limbs allowed them to crawl through the tunnels of the Shadowfell, Deep Caves, and Deep Sea. Their scales were smooth, and in the light, an adult dragon's scales were the color of amethyst, while in the dark, they appeared nearly black. In general, older specimens had much darker scales, while younger ones had more purple or maroon coloration. Older deep Cave dragons were known to develop fungal growths around their heads and necks and Undersea Deep Dragons Develop Barnacles and Bottom Coral which they live in a Symbiotic relationship. They also have Blindsight and rely on the rippling water, or footsteps in caves, or their heat sensory organs and Echolocation to find their prey in their habitat. They can reach heights of 20 meters tall with a length of 56 meters and a wingspan of 45 meters. They are very Patient, like a fox, some can also be capable of speaking human languages. its happened once or twice but "Deranged" people would go find Deep Dragons and strike a deal which usually was in the form of hiding bodies by giving them as food to them and in return the deep dragon would let the run away vigilante hide in it's lair.

## Abilities

Stealth: The Deep Dragons had suction cups and rubbery bodies which allowed them to stick onto any surface and also allow them to crawl in any direction in their lair. They also make no sound when they move which can be very frightening when you think you are alone but then get bit from behind.

Darkvision: Deep Dragons could see in the dark of their caves and the deep seas with no problem.

Amphibiousness: Beneath layers of Barnacles or Bottom Coral, Deep Dragons have gills which allows them to survive underwater for most their life.

Symbiosis: Deep Dragons can symbiotically bond with fungi or Barnacles and Bottom Coral which attach to it's long moist neck and protect it and in return spread their spores.

Polymorph: Deep Dragons in their adult and ancient years will be able to polymorph into a humanoid who usually has to wear sunglasses to protect their white eyes. This is only seen once as a humanoid with similar features as described goes to the injured Xenith during the fight with The Rainbow Serpent and gives him a Big Cheesecake before leaving as if he didn't wanna be seen.

Toxic Immunity: Deep Dragons were known for also being immune to poison and Toxicity, this can be seen in their diet as they eat Blue Ringed octopi and Sea Kraits.

Boomburst: The Deep Dragons in self defense will scream as loud as they can which will be in the form of a rippling cone of sound that breaks the sound barrier and boils the water around it.

Dragon Scream: Deep Dragons can use Dragon Scream.

## Trivia

Deep Dragons in their humanoid form are seen to have no teeth, but in their dragon form they do have teeth.