Dragons

This page serves as a source of information about dragons as it is applicable to World 42 roleplaying characters. Everyone is invited to add to this information.

Brief History
Dragons were created by the race known as Dragonkin. The first having been known as the Queen Black Dragon, created by Kerepac. Other Dragonkin followed his example, creating a number of other potential mates for her, each mate corresponding to a different known breed of dragon. The Dragonkin had hoped the dragons would be more worthy as progeny, but were deemed failures and the project abandoned. The dragons then later became successful survivors on their own in the wilds of Gielinor.

Accepted Lore
This section addresses details about dragons that are widely accepted throughout the world 42 roleplaying community.

Breeds
Dragons have many different breeds and have two distinct types: the chromatic and the metallic.

Chromatic

 * Green dragons
 * Brutal green dragons
 * Blue dragons
 * Red dragons
 * Black dragons
 * White dragons (presumed extinct)

Metallic

 * Bronze dragons
 * Iron dragons
 * Steel dragons
 * Mithril dragons

Besides these four, no other metallic dragons are mentioned in lore, but further metallic types have not been denied existence.

Similar Creatures
While physically similar to dragons, is is unknown the relationship several of these creatures have with the Dragonkin.

Wyverns
These unique dragons were once a breed that existed in Asgarnia, but were presumably brought to extinction. They were different from all other dragons for the fact they had no front legs. Their wings acted as the forelimbs in a similar manner to a bat when on the ground. All that is known of them comes from the bones in the Asgarnia Ice Dungeon.

Fairy Dragons
These creatures are very peaceful and intelligent. They are small and similar in characteristics to fairies, hovering in the air by beating their tiny wings like the way the fairies do. They can breath fire. They are on the verge of extinction. It is known these creatures are not a creation of the Dragonkin, having been used by them as a mate to the Queen Black Dragon, in an attempt to make more intelligent dragons. The result, Mordaut, was viewed as too non-aggressive to be a real dragon.

Strykewyrms
These worm-like creatures live underground spend most of their lives there, rarely surfacing. All known varieties possess some degree of magic, but only one is known to use a breath attack. They are quite large and come in multiple varieties, depending on the climate in which they live. Locations they have been known to be found include:
 * The southwestern portion of the Feldip Hills.
 * A small stretch of land east of Al Kharid, near the headwaters of the River Elid.
 * A cave in the western Trollweis Mountains.
 * Various locations in the Wilderness, near sources of lava.

Gurhs
These creatures from the Dragon Rider homeworld were morphologically similar to dragons. Major differences arose from their kind temperament and inability to breath fire. They were intelligent enough to communicate with the Riders to the point that both races made a deal: The Riders would look after the Gurh's eggs while the Gurhs would allow the Riders to mount them and use them help them plow the fields. Zaros took the Riders from their homeworld.

Breath
Most dragons have fire breathing capabilities, other breath attacks have been seen like a water spell and frost breath. The fire breath has been described as something similar to napalm and varies in intensity by the type of dragon. Almost all fighting encounters with a dragon require the use of fire repelling items such as an antifire potion or an anti-dragon shield. In the case of the Queen Black Dragon, her fire is so hot that not even methods that would give full protection against lesser dragonfire can fully block the heat.

Intelligence
All dragons are considered intelligent to a degree, but no accurate summary of their intelligence has been given. Despite being intelligent, the rage dragons possess leave them bestial in nature, behaving much as animals would. This may very well be the reason that the dragons have not emerged to be considered a sentient race. Only one known dragon does not fit this description, Mordaut.

Debated Lore

 * Dragons are assumed to have their own language.
 * It is unknown how long it takes for a dragon to reach adult age, as well how long they can live.

Common Mistakes

 * Dragons as a whole are feral and would sooner eat a human rather than serve, assist, or let one ride them. The only race that was able to ride the dragons were the Dragon Riders, a completely different race than humans who are now extinct. **Also note that it is presumed not even gods are able to control the dragons; evidence shown in the journal of the last rider.
 * If a dragon were to be kept as an adult and an instrument of war, it would turn on those who imprisoned it and would be a blight to both warring sides, and would also escape at any time the opportunity presented itself, making them impractical to own.

Other Info

 * Many dragons are unable to cast magic besides their breath attacks.
 * A black chromatic dragon's scales are considered as strong as iron.
 * Dragon bones are known to be very hard, just how hard is unknown, but are weaker than most metals.