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, having made the first two of the species and then breeding them to produce the weaker offspring. The Kin had hoped the dragons would be more worthy as prodigy, but were deemed failures and then abandoned as a project. The dragons then later became successful survivors on their own in the wilds of runescape.

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 chromatics and the metallics.

Chromatics

 * Green dragons


 * Brutal Green dragons


 * Blue dragons


 * Red dragons


 * Black dragons


 * White dragons (presumed extinct)

Metallics
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.

Wyverns
These unique dragons were once a breed that existed in Asgarnia, but were presumabley brought to extinction. They were different from all other dragons for the fact they had no front legs, and that their wings acted as the forelegs in the way like a bat would use its wings to walk when on the ground. It is unconfirmed what, if any, varieties of wyverns existed, for all we know of them comes from the bones in the Asgarnia ice dungeon.

Fairy Dragons
This is a rare breed that exists in the fairy realm of Zaneris, and are a very peaceful and intelligent group. 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 extincion.

Breath
All dragons but one in lore have fire breathing capabilities, other breath attacks have been seen like a water surge spell coming from the mouth and frost breath. In lore the fire is described as somthing similar to napalm. Fire breath varies in intensity depending on the type of dragon, and almost all fighting encounters require the use of fire repelling items like anti-fire or an anti-dragon shield. In the case of the Queen, her fire is so hot that not even methods that would give full protection against lesser dragon-fire can fully block the heat, giving damage to those who are hit.

Intelligence
All dragons are considered intelligent to a degree, but no accurate summary of their I.Q. has been given. Despite being intelligent, dragons are feral and beastial 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. Very few dragons have overcome their savage nature, but one by the name of Mordaut was bred differently from the rest of his kin, his egg from the Queen fertalized by a fairy dragon, and this is what gave him his passiveness (and weakness): he is also the only dragon known to not have a breath attack. Mordaut is shown to be very intelligent, and even comments on his brethrens' animilistic behavior.

Debated Lore

 * Dragons are assumed to have their own language.


 * It is unkown how long it takes for a dragon to reach adult age, as well how long they can live.

Commom 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 dragonriders, a completely different race than humans. 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 attempt to own.

Other Info
Dragons are considered inable 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 unkown, but are definately weaker in durability than most metals.