Dragons

Dragons are a massive mutant lizard species native to the mountain ranges surrounding the Central plains. They are very long-lived and tend to be isolationist.

When in heat, a Dragon will become very aggressive until a mate is found, in times past dragon heats became the substance of many legends about dragonslayers and "tamers."

The traditional dragon diet was to feed on megafauna native to the Central Great Plains and Giant Clams found in the Gulf of Eastralia. The rise in humanoid civilization lead to theese food sources diminishing, causing the Dragon population to dwindle over the ages.

### **Geoffrey**

Geoffrey, referred to as "Galuu Ataar" by people of the Khanate, is an old, wise dragon. He is seen by the Khanate as almost a god, but usually wants to be left alone. From time to time though, he will exchange a bit of his grand wisdom and advice for a nice game of checkers. Uruz Khan had visited Geoffrey often for his strategic advice and ancient wisdom. The frequent visits have helped make the Khan into the mighty, cunning conqueror he is... and a really good checkers player.

He is currently enjoying a decades long wargame with the troll king Skrug. It is intricate and complex in a way only two near immortal and expert beings can accomplish. Networks of spies, scouts, and diplomats relay moves between the two players in a series of codes and riddles, each keeping track of the others movie with precision. It is rumored that they first met when a young Skrug campaigned into the Khanate, defeating all who opposed him. The Khan went to Geoffery for advice, and a plan was formulated and given over a game of checkers. Geoffrey considered that the strategies discussed would lay the matter to rest, so when the Khan came back two months later telling of his defeat, he was puzzled to say the least. He questioned the Khan on the leader of this enemy thread and only became more curious when he realised it was a troll which he had not encountered since his youth. After many tales of the Skrug's exploits, Geoffery decided that he had to see this warlord personally. So he left his cave and catching the wind on his old leathered wings he flew north to the conflict. He met with Skrug there, and they talked privately for several hours. This quickly turned into days, and the conflict turned into a truce while Geoffrey and Skrug talked in secret. Eventually after weeks Geoffrey flew off, and Skrug led his warband back north into the troll homeland which he would soon conquer and unite. Even since then however they two have kept in close contact, mostly by playing wargames. They are very close friends. It is even theorized that if Skrug were to die Geoffery would lay vengeance and dragonfire at his killers no matter the cost.

### **Tharsa, Mother of Flames**

Tharsa Mother of Flames was the most feared natural disaster of the sixth age. When she went into heat, livestock and wild game of the entire Great Plains was depressed for generations.

Her scourge and burning rage led many would-be heroes to quest to slay her, but since a dragon that active hadn't been seen in decades, no one had the experience to handle her.

The growing human settlement had depopulated the megafauna Dragons usually fed on; the lost of Oozestadons around the World Scar and the death of the Eastern Grand Mollusc reef led to dragon populations trending ever lower.

As Tharsa couldn't find a mate, she stayed in heat far longer than usual and for 40 years she ravaged the Great Plains from her nest in the Zephyr Mountains.

The devastation ended eventually, many assumed she finally found a mate, but the widescale ecological and economic damage she caused would outlive her terror.

Limited resources of the Horselords would cause the political tension that Uru would ferment into his massive Khanate. Qi-Fu's economic depression from the failure of the western grain trade would lead them to be weak enough to lose to Belaria in the Cape Wars, causing the cessation of the Tai-Li hold.

The implied existence of a second Male Dragon would lead hunts for this "Ghostflame" for many years. It was on one of these hunts were Geoffrey, the Dragon God of the Khans, was first discovered by human society.

To this day Geoffrey expresses extreme discomfort whenever Uruz asks about Theresa, many assume Geoffrey was the product of the mating that calmed her great rage, but he isn't one to talk of family matters.

To this day people stand in fear over what happens the next time a Dragon Heat emerges.

### **Uggmuss**

   Uggmuss (Ugly Fire) as he is known by mortal races, is the smallest of the great dragons but also the most brutal, sadistic and prolific. He willingly mates with lesser draconids, siring horrific spawn that torment the people of the Northedge region. His greatest desire is to slay Skrug, to claim his treasures and kingdom and then to one day bring about the death of Geoffrey, Galuu Ataar. Rather than challenge an enemy directly Uggmuss drives his spawn into a frenzy before directing them towards his enemy. After the battle Uggmuss is said to swoop in and kill his enemy while he is weakened. A large bounty has been placed on his ugly head by the rulers of many northern nations. Strangely, Geoffrey offers none, confident as he is that Uggmuss will be slain for his atrocities sooner or later.

### **Gaothoighir**

the Everlasting Blizzard. A dragon living at the very edges of the world where human and elf hesitates to ever venture. It is said that it ever attacks only when there where storm, so it could stay hidden and strike as quick as lightning.

### **Oarnfhang**

the Ruler of the Eight Winds. Among its species, Oarnfhang must have been the one who has travelled the most. Most legends or common knowledge attributed to dragonkind may have been inspired when it came down from the sky.

### **Vihreagift**

the Bane of the Earth. Long before man has begun to settle the Marshes of Drache and the swamp of the Necroswampers, it was the domain of Vihreagift. Its poison had such potency, then even after centuries had passed sinc ethe creature was killed, the drops that had been preserved still decimate anyone who touches it.

### **Delmadv'hid**

the Black Tyrant. Among its kind, Delmadv'hid was one of the most violent dragon that went into heat. Even if its destruction was on a smaller scale than Tharsa, it has claimed the lives of more dragonslayers and tamers in the history of Gloria-Etalia.