Mergers

Mergers is a color, gene, and element specific Subspecies. It was established by the user **Ster**. It was set up on a Google doc and listed in the Arcane Subspecies thread. Ster hasn't made a post in fourms in over 4 years, and their lair is dead.

## Lore

### *Origins*

*Merger dragons, commonly known as Mergers, are dragons affected by a magical process that happens inside the egg during incubation. The process remains a phenomenon of which little specifics are known.*

*Generally, the Merger phenomenon consists of the fusion of the magical energies of the dragon and the egg in which it resides. This fusion occurs on a magical level only and may not be observed with the naked eye. The egg itself remains unchanged. It is from this merging that the subspecies derives its name.*

*Whether it is the dragon’s magical entity that fuses with the egg’s, or it is the egg’s magical entity that fuses with the dragon’s is unknown. Some say this may differ on a case to case basis, but everyone seems to have an opinion of their own on the matter.*
*Although the Merger phenomenon may occur within any breed or gender, it is considered an anomaly, as it can only occur within dragons that are exceptionally sensitive to the magic lines in the world around them. This means that the Merger phenomenon is most prominent in Faes, known for their high magical sensitivity; and least common in Snappers, who are too bound to the land for the Merger phenomenon to occur successfully. (Snapper hatchlings often mention they felt uncomfortable in their floating Arcane egg.)*

### *Physical Attributes (Standard)*

*Physically, a Merger has a purple primary, purple secondary and rose tertiary, although some variations exist. Genetically, the dragon has an iridescent primary, a shimmer secondary gene and a circuit tertiary gene. This is the only genetical variation possible.*

*The colorization and genetics of the Merger are attributed to the process of fusing the two magical energies. Theories typically assume that either the dragon’s energies absorb the egg’s physical attributes, or the egg’s energies impose them on the dragon.*

*Besides the distinctive coloring and genetics, Mergers are no different than a regular dragon’s.*

### *Physical Attributes (Variant)*

*One coloring variation of the Merger exists. In some cases, a Mergers’ primary or secondary, or sometimes even both their primary and secondary, may lean more closely towards royal, instead of purple. This variation is not more common in one particular breed.*

### *Magical Attributes*

*Exceptional magical capacity is often recorded in Merger dragons, which is found to be the result of the fusing of the two magical energies. Mergers generally make fine mages and rarely prefer to use physical tactics during confrontation or hunting. In some Mergers however this magical potential cannot be realized, most likely due to the clashing natures of the magical energies. Compatibility of energies is then again a big part of the fusion.*

### *Position Within the Clan*

*The Merger’s preference for magic extends itself to the social level. They prefer to communicate at the hand of magical lines, which is often considered ill-mannered in everyday clan interaction and their silence often gives them an aloof and impolite reputation, which can translate itself to tricky situations.*

*Due to the subspecies’ rarity, the Merger is often a debated topic within clans. Some clans consider them dangerous and unhealthy dragons, and ostracize a Merger from their clan when it is born. Some clans see them as mythical dragons to be honored. This is why the Merger prefers a solitary life and rarely seeks contact with a clan when the opportunity presents itself.*

*Sometimes however the Merger can function peacefully within a clan.*

### *Fertility and Offspring*

*Mergers are also prone to having fertility problems. Most attempts at breeding turn out unsuccessful. In some cases this may cause further problems within the clan, if the Merger’s clan looks to breeding to keep the clan strong.*

*A last important note on the Merger is that their offspring, although sometimes sharing colorization and genetics of the parent, are not Mergers themselves if the fusion within the egg does not occur. This means their offspring do not have the same magical potential as their parent either.*

*In conclusion, Mergers generally give birth to non-Merger dragons and cases in which they do not are few and in between.*

## Breed Requirements

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Royal(Variant)
Royal(Variant)