Dragonborn

* *Current Realm and Enneade*: Eternal Suns, Progenitor, Kess’Aai, Mirrormark, Qedseba and Inet’Saret

#### **Statistics**

**Age**: Dragonborn possesses a lifespan of about 80 years. Culturally and biologically, they reach adulthood around the age of 15.

**Characteristics**: Brawn +2, Presence +1, Resolve +1

**Languages**: Ancient Markish, your home Realm’s language, and Draconic

**Size**: Dragonborn’s average weight is 110 to 150 kg, and their average height is 2.3 to 2.9 m. Your size is Medium.

**Speed***:* 6 m base walking speed

**Damage Resistance**: You have resistance to the damage type your Draconic Breath deals.

**Darkvision**: You can see in dim light within 12 m of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

**Draconic Breath**: Like your draconic kin, you possess a breath weapon. Find the breath-weapon your dragonborn character possesses in the table below after you have chosen a color for your dragonborn. Once per short or long rest, you can use your Draconic Breath as an action. Each creature in the area must make either a Dexterity or Vitality saving throw depending upon your dragonborn’s color. The creatures take 2d6 damage of a type determined by your dragonborn’s color on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The DV for this saving throw equals 8 + your Vitality modifier + your proficiency bonus. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th total level, 4d6 at 11th total level, and 5d6 at 16th total level.

#### **Appearance**

**Dragonborn** has the appearance of a humanoid dragon without wings or a tail. The first dragonborn were created in the image of one of the chromatic or metallic dragons, with hues and elemental breaths to match. Their skin is covered in scales of different sizes and hardness. A dragonborn’s hand possesses three fingers and one thumb in the faint shape of talons. Their bone structure is sturdy and heavier than that of humans, which gives them impressive and staunch frames.

#### **Lore**

##### **The Dragon Lovers and the Dragonborn**

From the very first time Devistra, the Enneade of egoism, and Suphis, the Enneade of magnanimity, met each other, a roaring fire was lit. They quickly lost themselves in each other. For thousands of years, after the Enneade emerged from the void, Devistra and Suphis were seldom seen by the other Enneade. After the first Enna was created, these two Enneade shifted their attention to creation. Together they explored, planned, and created the draconic Soul aspect, which they both found to be the most beautiful and perfect shape of life. Both Devistra and Suphis adorned themselves in the visage of mighty dragons. As the first tentative experiment, they created the race of the kobolds, and then on to other modest draconic forms, such as the wyvern. All the while, they were patiently learning and building upon what they thought would be the perfect draconic Enna.

Just how instant and fiery their tryst started, it ended very much the same. As the centuries passed they slowly realized that their philosophies could never align, but they did their best to ignore such matters to keep their harmony. Their dynamic irrevocably transformed with the caretaking of their newborn Enna. Devistra wanted one thing for their Enna, and Suphis wanted the other. The conflict between them rose and rose, to the point it became infected and passionate fascination turned to hateful loathing. They turned into a bickering couple that would be icy cold to each other for a decade, find ways to frustrate the other through petty means, and then explode and fight for another decade.

During this time of turmoil between Devistra and Suphis, who had been nicknamed “the Dragon Lovers” by now, they finalized their last, perfect draconic Enna on their own, the metallic and chromatic dragons. This creation was truly fearsome, creatures with great elemental breaths, scales as hard as the finest armors, and vast intellect. They also shared many aspects with their creator Enneade, pride, wisdom, and love of hoarding, be it gold, slaves, wealth, or any other form. But Suphis and Devistra created this Enna out of a spiteful need to make the other jealous and went overboard in one critical aspect; Will. As the dragons grew older and more powerful, these dragons displayed a worrying ability to resist Devistra’s or Suphis’ commands, and the oldest even being able to reject them entirely. This disobedience turned many Enneade worried. Not only was the dragons fearsome in their own right, but the fact that they were able to ignore their creators made many feet cold.

As the Enneade realized a war between themselves was looming on the horizon, pact and groups solidified from paranoia and safety. Devistra and Suphis knew they were targets because as much the metallic and chromatic dragons were powerful, as much the other Enneade lusted to eradicate their creation or claim them for their own. Still, whenever another Enneade or group of Enneade came with brave offers of alliance, they always refused. They could not stand being beholden to anyone other than each other. As the threat rose, desperation brought them together once more. Out of fear of being destroyed, the only other Enneade they could stand in the end was each other. This alliance wasn't without its occasional argument, however. Together they formed one last creation, the dragonborn, a warrior race imbued with the specific quality of loyalty, to protect them from attacking Enneade's Enna as they feared their dragons would not come to their defense.

##### **War of Collapse**

Despite their preparations, when the War of Collapse broke out, it didn't take long before Devistra and Suphis were overrun and eliminated. The victorious Enneade quickly attempted to take control of their Enna. While the dragonborn were young and easily manipulated at this time, the chromatic and metallic dragons turned out to be as hard to control as they feared, and the consequences were always mixed for the victor. Throughout the War of Collapse, the dragonborn switched masters quite often as every new Enneade believed themselves capable of controlling the powerful Enna of the Dragon Lovers. Unsurprising, this impacted the developing dragonborn culture heavily. Their given trait of loyalty evolved only to encompass their own family and clan, rather than any Enneade patron. Their experiences with the Enneade that later informed their cultural opinions have left them pessimistic towards the gods. They secretly find them all to be incompetent and self-absorbed.

The dragonborn instead sought to defend themselves and carve their path in the World. But not all could agree upon which direction to take. Clans were formed, and after the War of Collapse, they went their separate ways. The clans were most commonly made up of one to three dominant colors. Clans with more colors tend to fail as the varying personalities break the unity from within the community. However, all dragonborn have the potential to be more selfless like Suphis and more selfish like Devistra, no matter the color of their skin. The dragonborn also develop cultural laws of breeding. To retain the history and tradition of the dragonborn colors, two different colored dragonborn are usually not allowed to have kids together. They can still love each other, but no offspring is permitted. This often leads to exile and, in extreme cases, termination of newly born children.

Dragonborn often strive towards mastery of a skill or a profession, as well as to be self-sufficient. Competence and merit matter more than lofty titles and empty promises. They also possess a particular thick-headed brand of stubbornness. When a dragonborn decides on a goal, a skill, or a profession, they often prefer to run themselves into misery before changing their mind. There is nothing else a dragonborn hates more than the act of giving up.

It does not happen often. But when a dragonborn recognizes they require help, they seek help from their own family first, clan second, other clans fourth, and only the gods last. The clan is essential in a dragonborn’s life. They take great care to conduct themselves in a manner that brings honor and prosperity to their clan. Exile from the clan is culturally equated to death in many dragonborn’s minds.

#### **Draconic Enna**

The color of the dragonborn's skin or the blood type that is the most dominant within the dragonborn decides which elemental type their breath will be and also will influence a dragonborn's personality. This heritage doesn't mean that a golden dragonborn will always be a smaller copy of a gold dragon, but you'll find at least one or two similarities. If you are playing a dragonborn, read through the trait of your preferred color. You don't need to copy, only to be inspired.

###### *Black*

Black colored dragonborn are often brutal to their enemies, they rather die than be enslaved, and they enjoy keeping trophies or rewards for defeating enemies or succeeding at tasks.

###### *Blue*

Blue dragonborns are impressively patient and calm until they are insulted. They like to patronize the arts and have a love of collecting glittering gems and beautiful jewelry.

###### *Brass*

Curious and usually more talkative than their brethren, brass dragonborns respect those who find their conversation enjoyable. They are generous with sharing their knowledge and enjoy collecting magical items, or items that are conversation starters. The best kind of treasure is a talking magical item.

###### *Bronze*

The dragonborn of the bronze color is known for their haughtiness, loyalty to a cause, and honorable conduct. Cheating, manipulation, or blackmail never comes to mind for a Bronze dragonborn, and they vehemently punish those that do. Bronze dragonborn loves water, sailing, and the ocean's many treasures.

###### *Copper*

Copper-colored dragonborn love pranks. They enjoy a good story, a good laugh, and are known to be generous hosts. They often come to dislike anyone unable to appreciate the humor. Copper dragonborn have a sweet-tooth for beautiful objects made of precious metals.

###### *Gold*

The golden dragonborn prides themselves on their incredible sense of integrity. They value their privacy immensely. Gold colored dragonborn have the potential to grow tremendously wise but have a hard time using their gifts as they often fall prey to pessimism or distractions. They enjoy luxurious foods most of all.

###### *Green*

Many green dragonborn possess a talent for manipulation, trickery, and subtlety. They enjoy being a part of a smaller group, their undying loyalty worth more to them than the stars in the sky. More insidious green dragonborn likes keeping slaves or servants instead.

###### *Red*

Dragonborn of the red color are exceptionally passionate and quick to anger. Red dragonborn are often skilled leaders, and they covet both material and political power.

###### *Silver*

The silver dragonborns are known for their charity, gregariousness, and friendliness. They love making new friends and being helpful. Out of all the dragonborns, the silvers are the most curious about other races and places and like to collect, what they consider, exotic things.

###### *White*

The white dragonborn’s first instinct to obstacles is the most practical and straightforward solution. They never forget a friendly hand or an insult. The white-colored dragonborn is usually the most introverted of all the colors. They treasure particular objects that are tied to specific moments in their past.