Dragons

Dragon's is a term applied to three distinct types. The Common Dragon, Dragon, Ancient Dragon, and Divine Dragon. Each more formidable than it's predecessor. Dragon's can often be confused with the similar looking Wyvern's. Dragons are bigger, have four legs, the ability to breath fire, tougher skin and are universally more intelligent. Color also plays a major role in all Dragon types. With Red, or Black and Red as the strongest for all types.

## The Common Dragon

The Common Dragon, Sun Dragon, or Nrgwenya is the most common type of Dragon. Unlike the other types of Dragon's these Dragons cannot talk, and are less intelligent. That said animal wise they compare to Dolphin's in intelligence, and form tight bonds with their owners. Common Dragons have a considerably long lifespan compared to other animals with an average lifespan of 300 years. The average length of a Common Dragon is 30 feet.

Their native home the Esterian Floating Islands but today all Common Dragons are tamed by the Sun Elves. The Sun Elves call them Nrgwenya. The Sun Elves tamed these dragons during the Great Dragon Rebellions, and have played a pivotal roll in Sun Elf society ever since. The Common Dragon is often called Dog of the Sun Elves, because of the striking similarities between the human relationship with dogs.

Common Dragon's have served in the Esterian military since the nations founding. Dragon Tamers work with the animals often training them from hatchling's. They bonds they form are so strong that if a tamer dies, the dragon will die not long after. Dragon Tamers upon retirement are the only civilians allowed to have Common Dragon's as pets.

There are five different color variations (sub types) of Common Dragons.

##### Red

Red Common Dragons are exclusive to the Esterian Royal Family. These are the only Common Dragons that are ridable, and they also have longer lifespans. Living the same length as their owners. They are also significantly larger than their brethren reaching lengths over twice the size of the other colors. The longest Red Common Dragon ever recorded was over 75 feet long. Red Common Dragons breath blue fire, significantly hotter than regular fire.

##### Yellow/Orange

Color of this variation can be hard to distinguish between a slight yellow or orange depending on the light. These dragons are more adapted to extreme heat, and hot temperatures. Similar to camels they can store water inside their bodies, able to survive up to three weeks without water. They breath regular fire.

##### Blue

Blue Dragons are the most distinct of their brethren. Originally from the mountain tops of the highest Floating Islands. They are able to fly significantly higher than their brethren. Reaching heights only ever attained by the most advanced Kristanian Aircraft of 40'000 feet. These Dragons are adapted to cooler temperatures, and higher altitudes. As such they really struggle in the Dessert heat. Blue Dragons are the only Common Dragon to not breath fire but instead breath lightening, or electricity.

##### Green

Green are the second most common sub-type of Common Dragon. Adapted to the Oasis' and Jungles of the Floating Islands their Green skin makes extremely good camouflage. Also unlike their brethren their fire breath is smaller and more controlled than the wide breath attacks of their brethren.

##### Brown

Brown Common Dragon's are the most common sub type. They breath regular fire.

### Examples:

Esterian Princess Petra Niandi's Red Common Dragon Kyrvanith

## Dragon

Dragon's or Transformative Dragons are massive intelligent creatures. They have human like intelligence and the ability to transform into mortal beings. They are able to talk only in their mortal forms. Their origin is unknown and is not natural. Though we know the Oblivion Gate cult have been able to to create these Dragons. How they achieve this is unknown. These Dragons often reach lengths of over 150 feet, and are able to breath fire, lightening, or frost.

### Examples:

Pictured on left is the Soul Reaper. Also known as Arnad, an elf who secretly was from the Oblivion Gate Cult. He went to the Kai Academy with Atlas of the Family Tree. He led the Oblivion Gate Cultists who helped Morgana in the Battle of Odessia in 1403 E.A. Despite being unknowingly being used by Morgana. He was killed by the Family Tree in the tunnels of Fort Isterith near Odessia just before the Final Battle of Odessia in May 1403 E.A.

## Ancient Dragons

Ancient Dragons are gargantuan sized creatures of human intelligence. They are known as the Apex Race. The most formidable creatures in Cascadia. They can talk just as any person can. Ancient Dragons upon reaching adulthood do not age further. They are nearly immortal, and can only be killed by the most powerful of weapons and spells that have pierced their almost unbreakable skin. They are well known for their love of treasure, and arrogance. These Dragons reach lengths of 300-500 feet. Their breath attacks breath Dragon Fire, significantly hotter than regular fire. All Ancient Dragons have the ability to indoctrinate mortals who spend too much time near them.

Ancient Dragons once ruled all of Cascadia. Every other race was seen as lesser. Serving as slaves to their Ancient Dragon masters until the Dragon Rebellions over 3000 years ago. According to scholars, and all religions Akaviihr ruled as King of the Dragons until his death by Aerolinth Pendragon (The Great Wolf) 3'000 years ago.

(Above) Tiberius. Also called the Black Ancient Dragon. Survived the the Dragon Rebellions and eventually made his way into the Asarian Ruins deep within the Elhorn Mountains of Adhira and Damaria. There he would stay mostly in slumber until awoken by the Family Tree and Alexia in 1403 E.A. The Family Tree and Alexia managed to escape from him, as he faced Artemis' personal elite. All but Artemis would be killed, and Artemis would be severally wounded and remain in hospital for a year in a half. Eventually for reasons unknown would join forces with Morgana during the Battle of Odessia where he would face Eredin (the most powerful mage in Cascadia). After an epic battle Eredin would defeat and kill the Dragon. His body is now being studied deep within Fort Isterith by Francine.

## Ancient Divine Dragons

(Major Act II Spoilers from Session 14 May His Light Guide Your Path)

The Family Tree would discover the truth that Akaviihr was actually Adamantane. Harbinger is actually Leo. And all of the other Gods (except Aerolinth) are Ancient Dragons. Except these Ancient Dragons are even more powerful thus being known as Divine Ancient Dragons. They were/are led by Adamantane and Tiamat. Since Adamantane's death, and Tiamat's defeat by Aerolinth, Harbinger has been the leader of the Ancient Dragons.

Tiamat disguised in mortal form continues to rebuild her power. Letting her son Harbinger be the leader until her formal return. To Tiamat Cultists such as the Oblivion Gate the day of her return is known as The Great Collapse. Tiamat has six heads each able breathing different elements at mastery level. Fire, Frost, Gas, Electricity, Gravity, and Acid. She also has a Venomous tail.

(Pictured Above) Harbinger (God name Leo) is the son of Akaviihr and Tiamat. As such the Royal Dragon blood flows through his veins. Harbinger will sometimes take the form of a Lion to pretend to be Leo and manipulate others to do his bidding. Arrogant but cunning this Dragon unlike most of his brethren significantly outsmarts even the smartest of mortals. Athena might be the only known mortal able to outsmart him. Harbinger is extremely powerful, being the third most powerful of the Divine Dragons with only his parents surpassing him. His known powers is Dragon Fire, Blue Fire, Lava, Terra Forming, Weather, Wind, Lightening, and sound/thunder.

Terra's Dragon form is unknown, and will probably never be known since she was killed by Aerolinth (Pride) Thursday, December 1’st 1404 E.A. Out of all the Divine Ancient Dragons Terra seemed one of the most sympathetic to mortals.

Three of the Divine Dragons represent different aspects of time. Adamantane the beginning, Kronus the present, and Tiamat the end. Adamantane the creator, Kronus the Keeper, and Tiamat the Destroyer.

Each of the Divine Dragons are represented by different colors.

Adamantane/Akaviihr: Red and Black

Tiamat: Black

Leo/Harbinger: Red

Kronus: Grey/White

Inigo: Blue

Terra: Green