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[Event Creature] Dragonkin Lore


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Dragonkin Lore

Written and recorded by Aruzond, Warden of the North
 

There are two species of dragonkin known to have descended from Dragur, though corrupted and defiled forms of both have formerly existed. Dragur, the Daemon of Knowledge, oftentimes appears as a dragon in his true form. Dragur’s chief descendants, the Dragaar, are sentient “greater dragons” that seek to collect and share knowledge with mortals. They can conceal themselves under the guise of mortals and other creatures, though it is a rare occasion to meet a Dragaar in person. Dragons, on the other hand, are more common -- though proportionately rare compared to other living beings -- than greater dragons. They are generally referred to as dragons, though the proper classification is “lesser dragon.” They are non sentient, and are commonly viewed as natural predators that roam our world. However, like all living beings, they are susceptible to taint and corruption. Though a rare occasion, dragons have been known to alter their very nature into a twisted, foul portrayal consumed by hatred and rage for the mortal races. The outcome of this calamity is referred to as a drake. Little is known about the purpose of the dragonkin as a whole, except that each species’ intentions vary greatly.
 

Dragon
 

    The dragon (or lesser dragon) species is beastlike in nature, and generally accepted to be non sentient. Though they cannot process thought or comprehend concepts, they are highly intelligent in regards to instinct. The lesser dragon was once a rare sight to mortals, but they have appeared to exist in greater numbers in Anthos. Particularly, dragons roam the frozen wastelands of the North. Though they live in other regions of Anthos, the frigid North is home to many deep caves and caverns, which they prefer for nesting purposes. The region is cold, secluded, and tribesmen allow the food supply to remain steady. Dragons may roam the land of Anthos in search of cattle or mortals if they grow tired of pork flesh, and they continue to hunt until they are satisfied. Although lesser dragons have been frequently encountered in recent times, their numbers are slowly dwindling as they have begun to retreat to the deep, cold North.


Drake
 

    “Do not underestimate the allure of darkness, mortal. Your kind has yet to discover that even the purest of souls are drawn to it.” -Aruzond. Through the malevolent desires of twisted corruption, the dragon has the potential to unwillingly alter its very existence. When a dragon degrades into a drake, its body decays into a shadowy skeleton of its former self. The scales of a drake turn black as midnight, and their fangs cloak themselves in putrefying poison. While a drake does not develop sentience, its desires can be manipulated to follow any malignant alignment. Drakes forfeit any connection to their former selves, and their lust for eternal damnation of life causes them to instill fear into those who would oppose it. The drake is slightly smaller in size compared to a dragon, but what it lacks in size and physical strength is compensated by maneuverability and lethality. It is rare to encounter an evil powerful enough to twist and taint the mind of the mighty dragon, but these influences communicate through our world more readily than we may often realize.


Dragaar
 

    Bestowed with the gift of immortality and sentience, the Dragaar exist chiefly to seek and gather knowledge. Each Dragaar is assigned the role of gathering a distinct aspect of knowledge, and this role defines their characteristics and demeanor. However, they do not solely desire knowledge and wisdom. The greater dragons, or Dragaar, act as ever watching wardens over the mortal races. However, most prefer to live in seclusion in deep thought and meditation, only to emerge when the races call upon them in their time of need. The Dragaar can and often disguise themselves under the guise of a mortal or creature. This is their preferred method of watching over mortals, as it is both subtle and inconspicuous. There are only two Dragaar that have revealed themselves to the mortal races, and the decision to do so was not lightly concluded. Though the Dragaar seek to protect the mortal races, they often decide to do so by living in secrecy. Many discern that if they chose to associate themselves with mortal affairs too frequently, dire consequences would arise. The primary concern held by Dragaar, in regards to involvement in the matters of mortals, is that the races would eventually resort to relying on them to protect mortals from any form of evil. However, the greater dragons aspire to teach the mortal races self-preservation, without them depending on the intervention of immortals.
 

Drakaar
 

    To attempt to bend the will of a Dragaar would be all for naught, and thus what can cause a Dragaar to devolve itself into a twisted abomination of hatred is unknown. The ancient ancestors of the four mortal races once believed that the choice for this horrendous transformation to occur was their own, though the aftermath of such a decision would contradict their entrusted duty. The greater dragon itself is a terrifying opponent, but a Dragaar that feels no remorse and fears no consequence? That is the true fear of corruption; the perversion of the mind and distortion of one’s morality is a dreadful circumstance. In past times, the outcome of such an event would often be referred to as a “greater drake.” It is the combination of a Dragaar’s sentience and a drake’s all-consuming hatred. The likelihood of a Dragaar devolving into a being tormented by rage is next to none, as most would, in their right mind, turn themselves into stone to prevent the conversion. The only verifiable event recorded of a Dragaar turning to stone is that of Velketzar. The Guardian Velketzar, consumed by self-condemnation and despair due to his failure, dramatically transformed into a stone statue to prevent the inevitable calamity. If a Dragaar were to fall under the hand of corruption, it would hold the power to politically corrupt nations with ease. Additionally, detecting and pursuing such a foe would be toilsome, all due to its shape shifting ability. Fortunately, deep meditation and concentration can inhibit this rare occurrence, along with immersing themselves in their aspect of knowledge.

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