Draevnar
Appearance: The basic form of each Draevnar is the same, a serpentine body with four legs that end in claws at the feet. Wings sprout from the back roughly shoulder height. The head is crowned by two horns with a ‘mane’ starting just before the horns to run down the neck, along the spine to the tip of the tail. The tail ends in a spade shaped made of bone that separates allowing the Drae to both cut and spear.
The body is covered in scales with those running along the inside of the neck and down the belly being larger and harder than the rest. The main body scales are flexible, moving with the Drae. The wings and mane are made of a leathery membrane.
The basic form of each Draevnar is the same, a serpentine body with four legs that end in claws at the feet. Wings sprout from the back roughly shoulder height. The head is crowned by two horns with a ‘mane’ starting just before the horns to run down the neck, along the spine to the tip of the tail. The tail ends in a spade shaped made of bone that separates allowing the Drae to both cut and spear.
The body is covered in scales with those running along the inside of the neck and down the belly being larger and harder than the rest. The main body scales are flexible, moving with the Drae. The wings and mane are made of a leathery membrane.
Secondary Forms:
The majority of new generations of Draevnar found are bi-morphic, however this has not always been the case. When originally created, the Draevnar had a reptilian form; eventually they were linked with two legged beings, mostly elves and half elves and during a battle the souls of the Draevnar and their riders merged completely. Afterwards the two were unable to separate, many went insane from the dual personalities, those that were able to survive merging souls were able to take on the appearance of their counterpart, however the Draevnar soul was the dominant of the two.
Throwbacks:
There are instances when there is a throw back to a time before the merging, with those that have only the dragon form, and those that have only a bipedal form. However, for those with only a bipedal form, nature has seen fit to give them natural defences. It is not unusual for bipedal Draevnar to have the ability to sprout wings or have a combination of gifts of the other Draevnar Races.
However, offspring from Throwbacks do not often follow the genetic traits of their parents.
Racial Traits: Arlsynian Dragons are one of the first native races of Arlsyn and are separated into three races: Elemental, Jewel/Stone and Metallic, however it is the Jewel and Metallic that are more likely to be seen as it is believed that the Elemental have been extinct for thousands of years, the truth however, is quite different. (for more information see Draevnar Races)
Dragons are considered to be the protectors of Arlsyn in times of war, but in times of peace, they are also teachers. In this they work closely with the Shroudlings. Their home "base" is the island of Draelond where the university of knowledge is held.
The Dragons of Arlsyn refer to themselves as Draevnar, and not Dragons. Draevnar consider the word a slang term brought to Arlsyn by Human immigrants; they do not view it as a derogatory term, but feel that they must educate the individual of the difference.
Personality: Draevnar personalities depend on the type of Draevnar they are and cover a large spectrum.