Dracology

Dracology is the scientific Study of Dragons.This task is mainly carried out by the "International Society of Dracology".

## Greater Dragon Species

### Polar Dragon "Draco Polaris Magnus" (Great Dragon of the Polar Regions)

Today the most Widespread Dragon Species, the Polar Dragon has specialized to live in the Cold and Unhospitable environments of Maximaris. It is thanks to this environment that the Polar Dragon has not been hunted as much as other Dragon Species during the last centuries. It is now under Portection in the Polar State, Kartinicia Polaris, Neuskarken and Alkland.

Habitat: Continental Maximaris, Dense Forests and Mountainous Regions.

Lair: Caves or other shelter located on high ground.

Forms of Attack: Teeth and Claws, tailblade is sometimes used as well.

Food: Polar Bears, Deer, etc.

Size: 1-3 Metres High (Shoulder), 10-12 Metres Long.

### "Draco Stornicus Magnus" (Greater Stornish Dragon)

The Great Stornish Dragon used to be the most successful Dragon Species until it was hunted to near extinction by Humans. Through Research in the Early 49th Century it was proven that the Stornish Dragon is one of the most, if not the most intelligent Dragon species. Due to it's Highly Protected Status and it's rarity today the exact levels of intelligence it posseses cannot be confirmed but many Stornish sources incist that the Stornish Dragon is able to Speak in Human Tongues and does in fact possess an intelligence level euqal to Humans.

Habitat: Formerly the Great Forests of Stornland, now mostly the Plerren and Worgen Mountain Forests.

Lair: Hard to Reach Caves, preferably on high ground.

Form of Attack: Teeth, Claws, Fire, Tailblade.

Food: Bears, Wolves, Deer, Cattle, etc.

Size: 2-4 Metres High (Shoulder), 10-14 Metres Long.

### „Draco Stornicus Worgensis“ (Stornisch Dragon of the Worgen Mountains)

The Worgen Dragon was once the unquestioned ruler of the Worgen Mountains wich stretch across the Stornish peninsula and is featured prominently in the Old Faith's Holy Book "The Book of Destiny". During the last centuries though, the Worgen Dragon has been pushed back by the Great Stornish Dragon, finding new habitats away from human expansion. Due to this Worgen Dragons are extremely Rare Today and can only be found in certain parts of the Worgen Mountains in Stornland, Dachlasi and Berisia. They are also closely related to the Greater Stornish Dragon and therefore are thought to share similar levels of Intelligence. It is also highly Protected in Stornland, Dachlasi and Berisia.

Habitat: The High Altitude Regions of the Worgen Mountains.

Lair: High Altidue Mountain Caves.

Forms of Attack: Teeth, Claws, Fire, Tailblade.

Food: Wolves, Bears, Mountain Goats, Tatzelwurms,

Size: 1-2 Metres High (Shoulder), 9-11 Metres Long.

### Wyvern "Draco Zagrianus Mons" (Dragon of the Zagrian Mountains)

The Zagrian Dragon or more commonly, Wyvern, has been the only Dragon Species to live on the Zagrian Continent since the early Nebukhadarians killed off the last Nebukhadarian Dragons Around 3500 Years ago. Due to the inacessibility of the Inner Zagrian Lands, this species was able to live in relative peace there until colonization by the advanced nation took place in the 4800s. But even after being hunted for the last 200 years, the Wyvern is now recovering in the CCC Quarantine Zone due to less human presence and interference there.

Habitat: The Zagrian Jungles in the interior of the continent.

Lair: Large Nests hidden in inaccessible places such as Mountains or dense parts of the Jungle.

Forms of Attack: Teeth, Claws, Fire.

Food: Jungle Animals, sometimes Elephants and Giraffes.

Size: 4-5 Metres High (Shoulder), 12-16 Metres Long

### "Draco Skarvicus Magnus" (Dragon of the Skar islands)

Though considred to be less intelligent than the Stornish Dragon the Skaevigan Dragon has a far greater population today due to it's special Status in Skar Islander Society.

Forms of Attack: Teeth, Claws, Fire, Tailblade.

### White Cheravnian "Draco Odrivakius Magnus" (Odrivakian Dragon)

The White Cheravnian Dragon, just like the Stornish Dragon, has been forced to move further north due to being Hunted by Humans. Although today it enjoys similar protection and can be found not only in the far north of the Odrivakia's but also in the Great Dragon Reservation in the Federal Republic of Odrivakia.

In the Early 4700s a Dagyaran General named Vladivar Dukosk went against Dagyars chain of command to train and rear a Troop of 'Dragon Riders'. The Unit was inducted into the Royal Army of Dagyar and at the Battle of Fortripoya, 4721, the Dagyaran Dragon Riders were deployed. When a Unit of the Khazarians opened fire on the Fortripoyans, due to a lack of training around Gunpowder Weapons, the Dragons were massively startled, threw their Riders off and went into a frenzy. General Dukosk argued with the Khazar about the effectiveness of the Dragon Riders after this incident but because of his obsessions with proving their worth even after this, Dukovsk was branded as a Madman and lost his rank and titles. He gained notoriety by becoming this character known as the 'Mad Dragon Rider'.

Habitat: The Tundras and Woodlands of the northern Odrivakias.

Lair: Caves and Caverns on High Ground.

Forms of Attack: Teeth, Claws, Fire.

Food: Mooses, Bisons, Mammoths, Wolves, Bears, etc.

Size: 1-4 Metres High (Shoulder), 9-15 Metres Long.

### "Draco Meridianus Inferior" (Lower Meridian Dragon)

Far Souther Freshwater Dragon

Habitat: Streams, Lakes and Coastal Regions.

Lair: Digs Burrows Near Bodies of Water.

Forms of Attack: Teeth, Claws, Tail.

Food: Fish, Smaller Land Animals, Etc.

Size: 1,5-2,5 Metres High (Shoulder), 12-16 Metres Long.

### "Draco Polaris Antimaris" (Polar Dragon of Antimaris)

Despite the name the Antimarian Dragon is more closely related to the Meridian Dragons than to the Polar Dragon. It is the only Dragon species to have been almost completely unaffected by humans and can be found all across the continent today.

## Lesser Dragon Species

### Lindwurm "Draco Sakkius Serpentalis" (Serpent Dragon of Sakkia)

The Lindwurm/ Lindworm, is the only Dragon species to only have 2 Limbs. Due to it's small size and it's habitat it was never hunted on a large scale and therefore can still be found across the Sakkian Steppes.

Habitat: The Sakkian Steppe, Foothills of Mountain Ranges.

Lair: The Lindwurm digs holes in the ground wich it uses to ambush prey and as a living space.

Forms of Attack: Teeth, Claws, Tail (Constriction).

Food: Lions, Sakkian Deer, Aueroxen.

Size: 70 cm-1 Metre High (Shoulder), 3-5 Metres Long.

### Knucker "Dracon Parvus Troglodytes" (Small Dragon who Lives in Holes)

The Knucker is probably tehe most infamous Dragon Species in Senterra due it's Toxic Bite and it's apparent immunity to human expansion. Though it has been hunted almost as much as the Greater Dragons thanks to it's high breeding rate and adaptability the Knucker remains present in some parts Senterra and is under protection in Stornland, Dachlasi, Berisia, Sorovia, Ilyarsi and Saora. It has also recently expanded to the Odrivakia's where the Kucker is considered to be a Pest.

Habitat: Forests and Suburban Areas.

Lair: The Knucker digs holes under or next to small lakes and ponds known as "Kuckerholes" where it lives when not hunting.

Forms of Attack: Teeth, Claws, Poison.

Food: Everything up to Cattle.

Size: 1-1,5 Metres High (Shoulder), 3-4 Metres Long.

## Extinct Dragon Species

### "Draco Nebukhadarius" (Dragon of Nebukhadar)

Habitat: The Deserts and Steppes of Nebukhadar.

Lair: Sandy Caves.

Forms of Attack: Teeth, Claws.

Food: Elephants, Giraffes, Antelopes, Nebu Oryx, River Buffaloes, etc.

Size: 2-3 Metres High (Shoulder), 9-11 Metres Long