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average at 15 pounds (size of a housecat); reptilian wings, scales, retractable claws

telepathy; flight

It is said the more time a lapdragon spends with the higher races, the more intelligent it will grow. At the least, a lapdragon's ability to communicate with non-lapdragons--limited largely to telepathy and a basic form of the dragonic language--grows the more time it spends with other races, and the earlier it starts, the better.

Lapdragons are considered to be only quasi-intelligent but some have shown a great deal more capability than others. They are popular as pets in many places, and have been trained as guardians of valuables, property, and family.

Wild lapdragons are found nearly everywhere in Gaera.

four-legged, winged, and averaging 40 feet in height in adult form; have a typical human form; colored scales based on affinity, see misc

flight; elemental affinity

Elemental dragons tend to be colored based on their element (rare colors in parenthesis): shadow - dark grey to black (almost black shades of any color on the light spectrum); celestial - pearl; fire - red and red-orange; water - blue and blue-greens; earth/forest - deep brown (green); sky - and white or pale grey (pale blue). However, it can happen that dragons have scales the color of a different element, or even the color of their opposing element. Elemental affinities are inherited from one of a dragon's parents; however, it is relatively uncommon for dragons of different elements to mate. Aside from scale coloration, elemental dragons tend to share the same general physical characteristics in dragon form; four-legged, winged, and averaging 40 feet in height in adult form.

comparatively stocky; flat paws with rounded claws for traversing the sands and digging dens; straight tails for cutting through desert currents; small razor sharp teeth; usually have a fin from their crown down for cooling

elemental affinity; flying; morphing; fire breath; infravision

Desert dragon are notorious for their short tempers but are often just hot air. In Solasia, they were the preferred mounts of the dwarves since, from their build to their temperament, they were similar. Along with their fire breath, desert dragons can spit molten glass, often coined 'lava'. The dragons consume the sand and store in a special pouch. When they breath fire next, the sand melts and glass comes out. It's usually a skill for adorning their lairs.

reptilian wings (1.5 times the body length); about 25-40 feet (females tend to be smaller than males) from snout to tail tip; sharp fangs and talons; heavily muscled hindquarters and wing muscles

elemental affinity; flying; morphing; enhanced smell in dragon form; far-sighted, relative speed and agility

The longest-lived of the terrain dragons, forest dragons are smaller than many of their counterparts, but also more recluse. They prefer to live in forested mountains -- the Shuman mountain range provides an ideal habitat. However, in light of current politics, the dragons tend to avoid living too close to Riva. Green shades of scale are very common among forest dragons.

largest of almost all dragons; heads shaped like ice picks; thick necks; stocky muscular forelegs; webbed toes; long stilt like hind legs; unusually long tails for swimming

elemental affinity; flying; morphing; ice breath; enhanced telepathy

Due to their size, the frigid dragons are usually languid and fearless. During the winter months they go on a feeding frenzy, eating mainly fish, but they will eat almost anything that gets within distance. This is to fuel their internal furnaces that keep them warm despite the cold. During the summer, they mainly sunbathe and hardly eat at all. Their breath is a peculiar liquid that, in almost any temperature, freezes upon hitting the air, often turning into shards and slicing or freezing whatever it touches.

second largest of the terrain dragons; slender heads, stream lined bodies, webbed feet for swimming, flat, crocodile-like tails

elemental affinity, flying, morphing, telepathy, siren song, bolt breath, wind generation

Wind and lightning are what come with the storm, and so too you will find storm dragons capable of such appropriate magic. Some have a higher affinity for electricity while others have a higher affinity for wind; 'stormchasers' and 'windies' are the respective slang for each. Whatever the particulars, they are all known for enjoying the challenge of a good fight amongst themselves.

Fun-loving though they may be, the average storm dragon's magic is capable of bringing down large prey in short order--being so efficient, it is the preferred way of hunting for those with the skill.

largest of the Draken, can be as long as 20 feet from head to tail, with a wingspan of 15 feet; elegant creatures with lithe, sinuous bodies and necks; no forelegs; long rear legs bony wing joints (used as if they were forelegs); covered in tiny scales typically ranging from a pale green to off-white in coloration

flight

Trained as aerial steeds by the Loredani

smallest of the Draken, typically 6 feet from head to tail in adulthood; no wings, have forelegs; otherwise, the body resembles an emperor draken's, though their scales are darker shades; males have a mane of brown hair at the base of their necks

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Trained as pets by the Loredani

can be as long as 10 feet from head to tail in adulthood, though often seem smaller due to a a lizard-like build; have short and stubby wings, incapable of flight; have both fore and rear legs; scales typically range from dark browns to light greens

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second smallest Draken type, growing to 7 feet from head to tail in adulthood; closely resemble hearth draken, although their forelegs are smaller and their rear legs more muscular (they spend most of their time on just the rear legs); natural weaponry (large claws, two bone spikes on either side of their tail); scales are typically shades of red; males have manes at the base of their necks

endurance running (see notes)

Trained as hunting beasts by the Loredani. The Kestrels often use sprinting draken to aid in the pursuit and apprehension of criminals.

Sprinting Draken are, as their name suggests, very capable runners, and are able to keep up a rapid pace for long periods of time.