Dragons

**Dragons of Achaia - Origin Story**

In the dawn of time, the universe was a chaotic and unformed mass. It was ruled by beings known as the Primordials, creatures of immense power that embodied the raw elements that would one day form the world. The primordials ruled over the elements, shaping the very fabric of reality to their whims. Always in the process of creating and destroying and increasing their prime element, and there specific planes influence. The primordials battles between themselves, shaped the very fabric of reality itself and as the primordials waged their endless wars, they began to create servants and minions to aid them in their battles. These minions were crafted from the very elements themselves, imbued with incredible strength and abilities to better serve their masters.

Now when the gods chose to be part of this material planes existence, picking and choosing as they do, which prime plane to spread their persuasion, in their attempt to gain more followers faith and strength themselves and from afar certain gods did, the wars naturally began...

In the heat of the conflict for this prime material plane where Achaia lays, some of the primordials created a new kind of creature to aid them in battle - the elemental dragons. These mighty beasts were infused with the power of the elements, able to harness the raw energy of fire, water, earth, and air to devastating effect.

At first, the dragons fought alongside their creators, wreaking havoc on the armies of the gods. But as the war dragged on, some of the dragons began to question their allegiance. They saw the destruction wrought by their kind, the countless lives lost in the conflict, and they began to feel a sense of unease. The gods created powerful weapons and artifacts to aid them in their quest. They crafted the elements itself, into weapons and imbued them with the power of creation. They forged mighty magic spells that could warp reality itself. They gathered their armies and marched forth to do battle with the Primordials.

As the war reached its climax, the dragons made a fateful decision. They turned against their primordial masters, joining forces with the gods in a final, desperate battle for the fate of the world. In the titanic battles that ensued, the gods fought fiercely against the Primordials. They were aided by mortal heroes who wielded there weapons and artifacts created by the gods. The battles were long and brutal, and the outcome was uncertain. At times, it seemed that the Primordials would triumph sending this planes universe plunged into eternal chaos.

But the gods were not easily defeated. They persevered through countless battles and eventually gained the upper hand. They captured many and as they couldn't destroy them, imprisoned the most powerful of the Primordials, and forged mighty chains to bind them. In the end, the gods emerged victorious, but the cost was high. The world was scarred and broken, and the dragons were forever changed by their experiences. They retreated to the far corners of the world, where they could meditate on the lessons they had learned and hone their skills in the elements they embodied.

From that day forward, Some dragons have the 'calling' to aid and bond with the tribes of mortals and the elemental dragons became a force for balance in the world. They sought to uphold the natural order of the elements, and to prevent the kind of devastating conflict that had nearly destroyed everything they held dear. And so they remain, guardians of the elements, watching over the world and waiting for the day when they will be called upon to defend it once again.

In a world where druids are the civilised government class and have a deep connection with nature and its balance, the evolution of dragons takes a unique twist.

As druids maintain a delicate equilibrium in the natural world, dragons, the mighty and mystical creatures, have evolved to be closely intertwined with the primal and untamed aspect of nature, which is represented by barbarians.

In this world, dragons have evolved to have a more primal and ferocious appearance. They develop thicker, rugged scales that resemble the natural environment they inhabit, such as moss-covered or bark-like scales that allow them to blend seamlessly with their surroundings. Their wings are broader and more muscular, granting them greater maneuverability and speed during combat, especially in close-quarters environments like dense forests or rugged mountains.

The dragons' breath weapon have evolved to have more raw, untamed power.

Instead of a focused, concentrated breath attack, they unleash a wild and chaotic burst of energy, such as a tempest of lightning bolts or a raging firestorm that engulfs the area around them. This uncontrolled and unpredictable breath weapon is to be a reflection of the barbarian's untamed nature and raw power. Dragons in Achaia have a 50% chance of the '*calling of the land*'.. To be protectors of their region and to adopt some barbarian followers. or become bonded to a barbarian.

In this case, dragons with the '*calling*' adopt more barbarian-like behavior and tactics in their interactions with other creatures. They've become more territorial and fiercely protective of their natural habitats, acting as guardians of the wilderness, there barbarians and defenders of nature's balance.

They also exhibit a strong sense of freedom and independence, shunning the confines of civilization and preferring to roam the untamed lands, much like barbarians who reject the constraints of civilization. These Dragons form close bonds with barbarian tribes, recognizing their shared affinity for the wild and untamed aspects of nature. They ally with barbarians in their struggles against encroaching civilization, and their combined strength and power make them formidable opponents to any who threaten the natural world.

In summary, the evolution of dragons in this history over time with barbarians, has resulted in dragons that are more primal in appearance, possess untamed and chaotic breath weapons, exhibit barbarian-like behavior, and form close alliances with barbarian tribes to protect nature's balance from the encroachment of civilization.

*Typical Chromatic, Gem and Metallic Dragons have a 50% chance of being dragons with the '**calling'**. This calling is for the bond of the barbarian tribes. If these typical dragons don't have the 'calling' they are treated as typical dragon culture on Achaia. Only Chromatic, Gem and Metallic dragons can have the 'calling'. (See Barbarians for the 'calling').*

*Types of Dragons*: As well as the typical *Chromatic*, *Gem* and *Metallic Dragons*, in Archaia, there are also *Elemental Dragons* and *Druidic Dragons*.

**Primordial Elemental Dragons**:

**Druidic Dragons**:

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Barbarians

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