Dalaian Dragons

Dalaian Dragons are a hybrid of aetherials and dragons. There are five subspecies of Greater Dragons and several hybrids, which all have the use of heredity magic, and many subspecies of lesser dragons which do not.

Dalaian Dragons are a type of dragon. They are a mix of terrestrial and volant from a magically in-tune base species, dragons.

## Growth stages

### Juvenile Dalaian Dragons

lack horns, fins or markings and are the colour that will eventually be their secondary colour. As they grow these traits appear.

### Adolescent Dalaian Dragons

Upon adolescence Dalaian Dragons have their primary colour in full, their adult horns but smaller in size, any adult fins and/or embellishments.

### Adult Dalaian Dragons

Upon adulthood the full adult traits are apparent and full grown.  Celestia have further growth and traits into elders.

## Magic

### Aetherial magic

Dragon family lines determine the magical gifts of a drake as well as some of their features. Each drake has three great gifts and many lesser gifts, all of which develop as they age.

## Physical traits

A Dalaian Dragons will always have seven prehensile appendages; that is four polydactyl limbs, two wings and a tail. They will have at least one horn, at least two eyes, and at least two visible ears with pinnas.

## Forms

Dalaian Dragons have two basic forms:

The dragon form, a form more similar to a dragon the exact look will depend on the sub-species.

The Hybrid form, a humanoid form. For most dragons they keep their fur or scales, horns, drakin face, legs and tail. Some families have a hybrid form closer to the appearance of an elfkin. These families tend to be ostracized.

Some dragon families have shape-shifting abilities and have more forms. The extent of this ability depends on whether it is a greater or lesser gift.

## Subspecies

### Draco Caelestia- Celestia:

AKA Divine, Fire mane,

The Celestia Dragon is the Rasa Drake ruling class.

This is due mostly to their extended life span.

They will not gain their full adult features until they are about ten thousand and after this time they can gain new traits known as Elder traits.

The Celestia are generally intelligent and fast learners in intellectual pursuits but not as strong as the Cauda and Ceros or as fast at flying or running as the Chion and Nchos.

They are the only Dalaian Dragons able to survive in space unaided. They are generally more domineering than other drakes and tend to boss others around.

### Draco monoceros - Ceros

AKA One horned, Rhino drake

The Ceros is the physically strongest of the drakes but also generally the  most gentle and even tempered. Adult Ceros are also bigger than all other drakes (not including Elder Celestials.). The common Ceros have small wings so they fly very slowly, slower than  all other drakes. They can also take a while to build into a run and if they do have problems stopping or turning. Most of them are clever and good at strategy.

### Draco pterbrachion – Chion

AKA wing-arm, Snapper

The Chion is by far the fastest flier but have a reputation for being snappy, stand-offish or downright violent. While this isn’t all of them,  it is enough of them to earn a reputation.  Chion have lightning fast reflexes and aerial maneuverability.  They are slower runners that Nchos but are physically stronger than them. Chion are known to be fast learners when it comes to physical skills.

### Draco ensicauda – Cauda

AKA sword-tailed, Imperial

The Cauda is known for its sharp tail, whiskers and ferocity in battle.  Most Drake justice is carried out by the Cauda and the general mentality  of this sub-species makes them perfect for the job.  They have a keen sense of honour and the strength to match.  They are not as strong as the Ceros but faster fliers. They are slower flyers than all the other sub-species. They are much faster runners that the Ceros, but still slower than all the other sub-species.

### Draco brachyrhynchos - Chos

AKA Short snout drake, Stubbies

The Chos is the smallest of the greater drakes. They are also the most common tending to form packs for security. The Chos is the fastest runner of the greater drake sub-species and the second fastest flyer after the Chion.  Chos also have the tendency to be creative. Most wear accessories, and interesting clothes. They are in general the most social of the drakes though they are not as gentle as Ceros.