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dragons

the royals

Dragons are what they sound like. They’re quadrupedal, winged creatures sporting horns and scales… and they are also the most numerous race in the mainlands and perhaps the most well known race of Arcardia. They often hold positions of power in the mainlands; such as elemetal masters, researchers, generals, and leaders - besides of course the council, those spots being reserved for the seraphs.

As a species, they’re rather good generalists and vary greatly between individuals. There is much evidence to believe that dragons are relatives to the chimeras due to their highly adaptive and varied nature, but the dragons... don't much like this theory.


basic info

Alt names
Terragon (old script)
Diet
Omnivourus
meat, fish, fruits
Av. Height
3" - 6"ft at shoulder
Weight Class
Midweight
habitat
Varies greatly
Reproduction
Oviparous
2 / 4 eggs on average
rarity
Common
located mostly in the mainlands
Size classes
Velo (3" - 4"), Iques (4" - 5"), Imperial (5" - 6")
magic capability

appearance

Dragons are a winged, quadrupedal race that vary a lot between individuals. They're usually covered in scales, but can also have fur - just never feathers. They can have spikes, spines, fins, manes, or crests, some dragons may also possess a sickle claw on their foot, and very, very, rarely, webbed hands and feet. Their bodies can sometimes be longer as well, making them slightly more serpentine-like, but never enough to actually be considered serpent length. They can be a wide range of colours and patterns, from bright and flashy, to earthy and dull.

All dragons have small and somewhat flexible ears. These ears can come in different sizes but usually they're on the smaller side. They also always have at least one pair of horns on their head, which have a smooth appearance. They can have many more though, and come in many shapes and sizes. Some horns can even branch off to create two tines, but never enough to look like antlers, it always stops at one branch off.

Each of a dragons paws have five digits. On their forelimbs, they have four fingers and an opposable thumb. Their hindlimbs have four toes and a dew claw that doesn't make contact with the ground. They do not have paw pads. Dragons have round pupils with an average sized iris, and they also do not posses forked tongues - their tongues are rounded.


Physiology

habitat & adaptability
Unlike a lot of other races, the dragons can easily find their homes in all sorts of terrains and biomes. This is thanks to their adaptable physiology, and though nothing compares to the chimeras adaptations, the dragons still have a little something that gives them an edge. During the incubation period, much like an individual may be more likely to get an affinity based on their environment, a dragons physiology can be greatly affected as well.
A dragon born in the cold northern mountains of Arcardia may be more likely to have fur and a thicker build; or a dragon born in the dry deserts may be more likely to sport rough scales and a better resistance to heat. However, as they are born, is as they stay. Much of a dragons genetics is affected by their parents, but this extra ability is what makes them as diverse and successful as they are. Despite this however, most of the dragon population resides in the mainlands.

generalists
Dragons are known to be very good generalists - all rather decent at running, flying, swimming, and climbing, and whether they excel in certain areas, or sometimes lack, just depends on the dragon. Their adaptive physiology does also play a role in this, but even without that, dragons just don't have anatomy that's super specialised for any specific climate or terrain.

diet
Dragons are true omnivores. They can eat virtually whatever they want, having canines at the front, and molars at the back. In nature, they are short burst pursuit predators who would typically hunt in groups, and are most active during the day.


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