Red dragon

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Pentagonal, and shaped like a tear drop scales with a spine coming off some of the scales serving as a deterrent for attacking the dragon, the scales which are described as a red reminiscent of bricks are also tough and waterproof

## Ecology

### Intelligence

Human level if not smarter (Speaks through telepathy, overcoming language barriers)

### Prey

CowsSheep
Humans (Not first choice)

### Predators

Humans (Because of treasure hunting)

**Red dragons** or the '***Animalia Chordata Xenosauria Squamadraco Occidentidae Tetrapa Rufus'*** live in caves in mountains and hills. **Red Dragons** are the largest of the Dragons species with ancient specimens being of a gargantuan size.

## Physiology

### Physical

#### Head

Featuring a reptilian head which could best be described as 'spiky'. They have multiple large horns upon their heads, the number of which increases with age, and point backward toward their spine.

#### Aesthetics

The largest and most powerful of the known true dragons, **Red dragons** boast an enormous size and wingspan.

#### Scales

A **Red Dragon's** scales are pentagonal and shaped like a teardrop with a spine coming off some of the scales serving as a deterrent for attacking the dragon, the scales which are described as a red reminiscent of bricks are also tough and waterproof.

#### Smell

**Red Dragons** smell of smoke and sulfur.

## Habitat

Found in warm climates among the hills and caves of mountains.

## Abilities

* **Dragon Physiology**: As a dragon, **Red Dragons** have the physiology and abilities of one.
	+ **Draconic Breath**: As a dragon, **Red Dragons** possess the ability to generate from within oneself draconic energy/elements and release them from the mouth.
		- **Fire Breath**: **Red Dragons** primarily have the ability to generate from within oneself fire and release them from the mouth.
	+ **Natural Weaponry**: As a dragon and a highly advanced predatory species dragons including the **Red Dragons** species have the power to utilize weapons that are a natural part of one's own body.
		- **Claw Retraction**: As a dragon, **Red Dragons** possess sharp claws/talons on their legs.
		- **Powerful Bite**: As a dragon, **Red Dragons** possess an incredibly powerful bite.
			* **Fang Retraction**: As a dragon, **Red Dragons** possess razor-sharp fangs.
		- **Prehensile Tongue**: As a dragon, **Red Dragons** possess the ability to use their tongue to grasp and manipulate objects, though they rarely use it.
		- **Tail Manifestation**: As a dragon, **Red Dragons** possess a tail.
			* **Prehensile Tail**: As a dragon, **Red Dragons** are able to use their tail as a prehensile additional limb.
		- **Vertical Pupils**: As a dragon, **Red Dragons** have vertical pupils in their eyes.
			* **Enhanced Vision**: As a dragon, **Red Dragons** possess a sense of sight beyond that of a human.
				+ **Night Vision**: As a dragon and thanks to their vertical pupils, **Red Dragons** possess excellent night vision, the ability to see in low light conditions or even total darkness.
	+ **Wing Manifestation**: As a dragon, **Red Dragons** possess a pair of leather wings.
		- **Flight**: As a dragon, **Red Dragons** possess wings that allow them to fly.

## Behaviors

* **Red Dragons** are usually supremely confident of their own abilities and are prone to making snap decisions without any forethought, especially the younger ones. They tend to be prideful and aggressive as a species, but should you get them talking about their interests or engaged in debate they are surprisingly pleasant conversationalists with a love for debate as well, respecting intelligence from other dragons as well as from sentient beings. A Higher Vampire once befriended a **Red Dragon** and would visit every five years to talk and debate with them about all the knowledge the two would acquire.
* In combat, a **Red Dragon** prefers to roast their opponents and overpower them with shows of force. They tend to live away from heavily wooded areas to prevent starting large fires.

## Harvestable Parts

### Dragon Blood

The teeth of a True Dragon, such as a **Red Dragon**, are an alchemical ingredient of the Rebis family as such can be used for potions and processing into the alchemical substance known as Pure Rebis.

### Dragon's Tears

The tears of a True Dragon, such as a **Red Dragon**, are an alchemical ingredient of the Sol family as such can be used for potions and processing into the alchemical substance known as Pure Sol.

### Dragon Teeth

The teeth of a True Dragon, such as a **Red Dragon**, are an alchemical ingredient of the Fulgur family as such can be used for potions and processing into the alchemical substance known as Pure Fulgur.

### Dragon Tail

The tail of a True Dragon, such as a **Red Dragon**, are an alchemical ingredient of the Hydragenum family as such can be used for potions and processing into the alchemical substance known as Pure Hydragenum.

## Trivia

* The Red dragon's breath weapon is an extremely devastating cone of fire.

## Notes

* While Red Dragons do canonically exist in the Witcher IP, some of the information in this article are fanon expansion built off of the sparse information about the creatures, as such unless the information is backed up by a canon source (Sapkowski, CD Projekt Red, Talsorian) one should regard new information in this article as fan made fanon.
* **Red Dragons** are free to use in stories and articles, all I ask is that you honor the lore present and if you make one add their name and a link to this page.