Dragonborn

Created by Belhemat to serve as the soldiers of his hosts in the Dragons Bane, the Dragonborn were treated as slaves only above Kobolds and unthinking Dragonkin in the hierarchy of Belhemat's armies. At the end of the Dragons Bane, Vydiolat, a Steel Dragon and the child of Bahamut who led the fight against Belhemat, freed the Dragonborn and gave them a new purpose among the races of Tevian. Now, Dragonborn wander the surface of Tevian in clans, seeking out and destroying draconic monsters where they find them.

## Descriptions

Dragonborn are large and imposing creatures whose coloured scales denote the dragons from which they are descended. These scales identify the kind of breath weapon Dragonborn possess as they release gouts of flame, bolts of lightning, and blasts of icy cold in combat. In line with this Draconic energy surging through their veins, Dragonborn eat less than a creature of their size would be expected to eat.

Physically, Dragonborn are covered in an aforementioned scaly hide. These scales grant them resistance to their constituent element. Most Dragonborn possess tails and rare members of the species sprout wings. Winged Dragonborn are highly respected among the race.

## History

Created alongside Kobolds to serve as the foot infantry of Belhemat's hosts. Dragonborn possess a long history of war and combat which continues to this day. Dragonborn mercenaries are sought after across Tevian and many hope to learn the traditions of the Dragon Knights or to employ the powerful warriors. One such group, the Riders of Aber being a group of human Dragon Knights known for their feathered wyverns.

### Dragons Bane

The actions of Dragonborn during the Dragons Bane are numerous and come as both acts of cruelty and mercy. It is known that many Dragonborn defected to join the cause of Vydiolat and faced their enslaved brethren in battle. It was the plight of the Dragonborn and those brave few who sought to free their people through fighting Belhemat that inspired Vydiolat to free them.

### Goblin Rising

Despite being mostly confined to the continent of Rosh, some Dragonborn Clans are known to have cross the Onghoz Sea to fight in the Goblin Rising. Most of these clans entered the employ of the Elven Kingdoms but some were known to side with the Goblinoids.

## Society

Dragonborn society is built around a clan structure similar to that of the Dvati and Shifters. Unlike the Dvati, Dragonborn clans are built upon the basis of seniority with the oldest Dragonborn forming a council underneath a Clan Head chosen from among the council by a vote. Most clans are nomadic but some possess Clan Homes within major cities from which they operate. Dragonborn are known as masterful tamers and breeders of Draconic creatures, something which is highly valued by the nobility of Rosh.

To date, no independent Dragonborn Kingdom has existed, although some Dragonborn have made their claim as subservient Counts and Barons. Few choose this lifestyle as the call for adventure and freedom among Dragonborn is strong. Stronger still is a Dragonborn's sense of family. Dragonborn clans are renowned for their close bonds and trust of members of their clan. Even adopted members of a clan are treated no differently than born members. To this end, the Draconic creatures are ironically highly empathetic. Many old sayings go that an old Dragonborn friend will know your feelings before you have even expressed them

### Dragonborn Clans

In Dragonborn society, there are two kinds of Clans, True Clans and Hybrid Clans. While they are less common, True Clans are more prestigious for their inclusion of only same-type Dragonborn. Each type of Dragonborn possesses at least one True Clan to represent them. While the membership of True Clans is still fairly fluid, those whose lineage is more well-known are favoured for positions within the Clan. Hybrid Clans, by contrast, are made up of all-kinds of Dragonborn and tend to be the most common type of Clan. While favouritism might still be present, Hybrid Clans are known for being more meritocratic although internal squabbles are also more common.

**Humanoid** - Dvati • Human • Halfling
**Goblinoid** - Bugbear • Hobgoblin • Goblin • Cotlin • Trow • Orc • Half-Orc
**Pactborn** - Aasimar • Tiefling • Kalashtar • Changeling • Dhampir • Shifter • Gnoll
**Draconic** - **Dragonborn** • Kobold • Lizardfolk • Tortle
**Giantkin** - Goliath • Firbolg • Dwarf • Half-Dryad
**Aquatic** - Triton • Locathah
**Bestial** - Minotaur • Loxodon • Leonin • Tabaxi
**Elven** - Eladrin • Elf • Drow • Wood Elf • Half-Elf • Gnome
**Fey** - Centaur • Satyr • Grimalkin • Faerie
**Misc** - Kenku • Undead