Arcane Dragons

Arcane Dragons are one of the seven primary Broods of Dragons. According to legend, they are all descended from the Arcane Dragonqueen; Zythia.

Arcane dragons are infused with arcane power, and are considered to be the most magically skilled of all dragonkind. They are also mostly highly intelligent, and have a tendency to act more "civilised" than other dragons. However, some of them are known to seclude themselves to their magical studies for many years.

### Appearance

Arcane Dragons are often considered the most "beautiful" of dragonkind. This is largely due to Zythia's own sense of vanity, she is said to have shaped her children to be aesthetically dazzling.

Arcane Dragons usually have glittering scales of blue, purple, or cyan. Their horns are large, ornate, and symmetrical, often designed more for appearance than combat effectiveness. Their bodies are sleek and slender, their wings often possess intricate patterns upon them, and their eyes glow, usually blue.

These dragons' intense connection to magic has been known to cause some unusual mutations. Some Arcane Dragons possess a third eye in their forehead, and there have even been cases of dragons with multiple heads.

### Habitat & Territory

Arcane dragons tend to inhabit mountainous, northern regions of the world. There are a high concentration of them around the Dragonvale in Tyrrus, due to their allegiance and worship by the Dominion of New Haven.

Though they would have historically resided in the mountain caves, in the modern age they mostly live in grand temples and fortresses constructed for them by human followers, with dozens of servants to take care of their every need. Due to this reliance on human servitude, they tend to travel less far than dragons of other broods might.

### Society

Arcane Dragon society is incomprehensibly complex to outsiders. They have a structured hierarchy called the "Court of Zythia", where different dragons vie for the favour of the dragonqueen, and are elevated and demoted based on their talents. Raw strength is not respected by the Dragon court, instead, it is magical skill, and the power of one's human followers, which earns promotions.

Those at the upper echelons of the court may be granted the blessing of Zythia and turned into Royal Dragons. Those at the very top may become Consorts to Zythia, a position of great prestige.

### Abilities

Arcane dragons possess a variety of capabilities. Firstly, they almost all possess the ability to spew magical flames from their maws.

Most Arcane Dragons study Arcane Magic, in much the same way that a human mage would. Being infused with magic, they are naturally quite skilled at this. They often possess the ability to inscribe powerful draconic runes with varying effects; commonly for the purposes of creating magical shielding, contacting other dragons or people at long distance, teleporting, or summoning their followers to aid them.

Unlike any other dragon brood, Arcane Dragons are able to delve into other branches of magic, due to the fundamental nature of Arcane Magic. Few choose to do this, but those who do will usually choose Psychic or Elemental magic.

### Subsets

#### Crystal Dragons

Crystal Dragons are exceedingly rare. They are supposedly the result of a cross-breed between an Arcane Dragon and an Earth Dragon. They have translucent, crystalline scales and horns. A Crystal dragon possesses the magical affinity of an Arcane dragon, with the toughness and armour of an Earth dragon.

### Notable Arcane Dragons

Zythia - Dragon Sovereign of the Arcane Brood.

Mirvalbadir - Royal Dragon, Current consort to Zythia, and Emperor of New Haven.

Trikelymir - Royal Dragon, Former Overseer of Tor Shiorraigh.

Strazakira - Royal Dragon (Deceased), formerly an influential dragon in Zythia's court.

Vercassatir - Royal Dragon (Deceased), a dragon who rebelled against Zythia's court and started his own kingdom in the Highlands.

Xanthesar - Dragon who protects the Undervault beneath the Grand Academy of New Haven.