Below, you will find the information and history of the Dragon race, as known to the scholars in the 14th Age, where A Tempest Season currently takes place.
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Description
Dragons are creatures that have always been present on Eihydia. They reside mostly in the jungles of South Kel-sith. Dragons are usually uncivilized beings and can be related more to a wild lion or tiger. In addition, they have no known magical qualities about them.
Like other animals, dragons go through normal breeding processes which involve a lengthy reproductive cycle including a mating ritual, egg laying, and care of their young.
However, on very rare occasions, it is possible for eggs to be laid in essence-rich areas, which can lead to mutation by the Gaia Tributary. Upon hatching, these new whelps have intelligence equal to that of an average human. Unfortunately for them, the parents sense the mutations and either kill them or quickly cast them out. Most die shortly after being born. Rarer still do these mutated dragons survive. Some live in the jungles for their entire lives, hiding from civilization. Some make an attempt to join civilization and have been met with various levels of success: death or assimilation and acceptance. Dragons make their best homes in tribal areas where the Shamans since the dawn of time speak of a higher power and of the ancient, long dead reptile race called Maracolians.
A recent development on Ama’rane has drastically changed the above thinking. A village of dragons has been discovered, led by the Prismatic Elder Veverdin. It is here, in his Dragon Sanctuary, where rich fields of essence reside. The dragons use these fields as a nesting ground for their eggs – giving rise to a slow but steady increase in civilized dragons. Why and how the dragons arrived here is something only the dragons themselves know….
(You will discover the answers to these questions during your time in the Dragon Sanctuary.)
Important!
Dragons gain access to the Dragon Link, where they can communicate with others ICly in the world. See ‘help dragonlink’ for more information.Aging
Dragons grow and evolve into different ages. There are five ages:
- Whelp
- Young
- Adolescent
- Adult (Dragon)
- Elder
In order to grow, a dragon must first attain the maximum level(100) for their current age.
There are no RP restrictions for a whelp growing into a young dragon.
Any further advancement beyond young is decided by various requirements, which can be seen below. Generally these requirements include by time and RP. Not all dragons will advance beyond the young age. However, if you have a Dragon as your main character and RP, it is highly probable you will age at least one time! So get out there and RP!
After the growing session, the dragon is then reset to level 1 but retains all Health/Stamina/Essence/Skill gains. Each age offers new abilities and powers.
Notice
Since dragons age, they do not select a class.Whelp
All Dragons start out as a whelp. They are akin to a walking reptile and are very un-dragon-like in physical appearance. These newly born dragons stand on two legs and have arms. Whelps do not have wings and their tail can range from none at all, to a stub, to one in few feet in length. However, they do have colored scales (solid colors, no variations), sharp claws, and some magical abilities. Although they do not have a breath attack at this age, the color of their scales will determine the type of breath attack as they evolve.
Important!
Upon roll up, your choice of scale color ultimately dictates your breath attack.To see all abilities this race receives click here: Dragon Whelp Abilities
Warning!
Dragon Whelps are weaker than other races and classes because they were just born and know nothing about the world around them. When they grow to Young Dragons (which all Whelps can do), they become much stronger and gain many more abilities. At this point, they become more on par with other classes. Even though they are weaker, they are viable and effective. The concept is similar to Wizards in DnD – start out weak, end up strong.
Attributes
This race starts with the following attributes:
Strength: Average( 6)
Agility: Low( 3)
Dexterity: Average( 6)
Wisdom: Low( 3)
Intelligence: Average( 6)
Constitution: Average( 6)
Charisma: Low( 3)
These may be leveled up in game and will scale accordingly to their starting numbers. To learn more about attributes, visit the Attribute page.
Important!
Your maximum attribute cap increases on some or all attributes each time you age!
Whelps are curious and seek to discover more about the world. They typically are not violent without cause or have evil tendencies. Instead, whelps let their experiences dictate their view of the world.
Young
Young dragons gain thicker scales and can use their teeth and tail to inflict gruesome wounds on their victims. They are taller, ranging from 7 to 10ft, more muscular, and more intimidating creatures. Young dragons still do not have wings and look like a larger, stronger version of a Whelp. Additionally, their magical abilities expand and they are able to scry long distances.
Notice
Every Whelp can grow into a Young Dragon.To see all abilities this race receives click here: Young Dragon Abilities
Important!
Young Dragons also gain access to 2 specialization choices and can equip a single one. See the Abilities page for more information on the selections.By now, the young dragon has a better understanding of the world around them, and is now trying to find its place. Their goals and methods are molded from their experiences as a whelp. Racial tensions start to develop as they’ve had time to examine and interact with other races.
Attributes
Your maximum attribute cap has increased!
Adolescent
Adolescent dragons look like true dragons: much larger when compared to previous ages. They have a more pronounced draconic head and grow wings strong enough for flight.
Growing To Adolescent
In order to meet the requirements to grow to an Adolescent Dragon players have to complete the following:
Play for 4 to 8 months.
Role-play well as a dragon.
Role-play includes simply RPing how you feel best fits a dragon within the lore of the game over a consistent time frame. There is no right or wrong answer here as long as it fits in the lore. You are the Dragon. Become the Dragon.
Important!
Dayrinni and Actinate are the only ones which can make you grow.If you are curious and or actively wanting to grow to Adolescent contact Dayrinni on Discord or email at: [email protected]
Important!
You gain new abilities as an Adolescent Dragon!Whereas the young dragon was seeking to fit into the world, the adolescent has either achieved that goal or is nearing it. The discrepancy between the two depends on the dragon’s overall goal.
Additionally, the dragon’s aloofness begins as they seek to distance themselves from the trivial and petty disputes of the common folk. Still, dragons openly and willingly interact with others – they simply wish to spend more time achieving their life goals.
By this time, the adolescent dragon has acquired a small but tight-knit following, perhaps even fanatics in the group – desperately seeking some of the power the dragon has started to acquire.
Attributes
Your maximum attribute cap has increased!
Adult (Dragon)
Adult dragons have fully blossomed into dragonhood, becoming what all think of as a dragon: mighty beasts of pure primal power. Towering over all, standing over 30 ft, and weighing upwards of over 10,000 lbs, these dragons are fearsome creatures.
Their throats develop the capability to use devastating breath attacks that can cause damage to entire groups of enemies.
Breath Attacks
The breath attacks are based on scale color:
- Red
- A fire attack that deals high damage and damage over time until the foe perishes.
- White
- An ice attack that deals damage and freezes their foes in ice.
- Blue
- A water attack that deals damage and greatly increases the critical weakness of their foes.
- Yellow
- A lightning attack that deals damage and reflects damage of their foes.
- Green
- A poison attack that deals damage and greatly increases the delays of their foes.
- Black
- A Death mist attack that deals high damage and has a very small chance to outright kill their foes.
Important!
In addition to breath attacks you gain new abilities as an Adult Dragon!By now, the dragon has amassed a large hoard of wealth. They are more secluded, seeking to protect their hoard from others.
Dragons realize their large size is fearful for the common folk so instead they seek to manipulate events from afar using their followers.
Attributes
Your maximum attribute cap has increased!
Elder
Dragon growth ends when they reach this stage. They are very large (+45 ft tall, weighing over 20,000 lbs) – truly massive beasts of pure power. Upon growing to this age, they acquire impenetrable scales and other mighty abilities, such as Lay Waste and Devour.
Elder dragons seek to look at the world from a different perspective: a more long-term view, using their large group of followers to enact their schemes and plots. At this time, the dragon’s following – both dragon and non – consist of devoted and like-minded individuals, with a usual cadre of cultists that are more fanatical. The dragon sees each as a tool for specific situations.
Important!
You gain new abilities as an Elder Dragon!It is rare for the Elder dragon to leave the hoard unless feeding, gaining wealth, or when the situation turns dire.
Attributes
Your maximum attribute cap has increased!
Role Playing Dragons
Role-playing dragons is difficult – met with many challenges. Being a new beast-like race forces society and civilizations to initially consider you an outcast and a potential threat. This means you may be hunted out of fear or greed. This threat may grow as you grow, and cause more to act against you. But not all will feel this way. Settlements may harbor dragons and create strong bonds as they dwell within their walls.
Additionally, each dragon is expected to form their own views and opinions about the world. Dragon society on Ama’rane is new and does not rely on thousands of years of history to shape its core beliefs and relationships with other races.
Dragons can play more as a beastly-type individual, focusing more on their animistic nature. Or dragons can focus on a more civilized approach (there are some dragons in the Sanctuary that walk this path), due to close proximity to Tralisia. It is up to the individual to decide how they wish to play. There is flexibility in the choice and it creates some good RP opportunities, especially with other dragons.
Role Play Requirement
Role play is also required to age. This is done through an excellent display of what it means to be a dragon and have control over your powers. ATS Staff will approach you with a personal quest to attain the catalyst needed to grow when they feel you have met the requirements to proceed beyond the young age.
Notice
There is no guarantee playing a Dragon will automatically ensure growth to the next age, regardless of time played or RP done in the game.
Skills
Dragons get many dragon-related skills such as Dragon Clawing, Vicious Bite, Howl, and some magical abilities like Essenic Blast, Enchanted Scales and Devastation Wave.