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Wind Dragon

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Draccus ventus

Wind Dragons are the smallest and lightest of all dragons. These attributes make them able to fly with more ease than other dragons. Records show that wind dragons prefer to remain airborne, even allowing themselves naps while gliding. Their small frames, combined with their control over airflow, make flight nearly effortless for them. 

Statistics

Size Small Weight Light
Temperament ★☆☆☆☆ Speed ★★★★★
Durability ★★★★★ Stealth ★★★☆☆
Territorial ★☆☆☆☆ Cunning ★★☆☆☆
Threat ★☆☆☆☆ Flight ★★★★★
Habitat Open plains Diet Omnivores

Color Variants

Special Attribute: Larger Wingspan. While other dragons’ wingspans are about twice their body length, Wind Dragons’ wingspans are four times their body length.

Signature Abilities

  • Air manipulation
  • Suffocation
  • Hurricane-force wing gusts
  • Superior flight

Strengths

  • Fastest dragon
  • Excellent scouting
  • Hard to hit

Weaknesses

  • Physically lighter
  • Strong anchors negate gusts
  • Dense environments hinder flight

Countermeasures

Person Army City
Stay under cover Heavy shields and pikes Roof anchors and narrow streets

Notable Crystal Dragons

       

Water Dragon

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Draccus pelagus

Water Dragons love swimming above everything. Their maneuverability within water is outstanding. However, they aren’t afraid to take to the air. A known tactic is to batter their opponent into a river or lake to gain an advantage. When in a peaceful state, Water Dragons are very friendly and retain a calmness only outmatched by Ice Dragons. 

Statistics

Size Medium Weight Medium
Temperament ★☆☆☆☆ Speed ★★★☆☆
Durability ★★☆☆☆ Stealth ★★☆☆☆
Territorial ★★☆☆☆ Cunning ★★★★☆
Threat ★☆☆☆☆ Flight ★★☆☆☆
Habitat Rivers/lakes Diet Omnivore

Color Variants

Special Attribute: Hold Breath. While other dragons can hold their breath for several minutes, a water dragon can hold it for an hour–more if it is swimming very calmly or resting underwater.

Signature Abilities

  • Underwater breath
  • Tidal waves
  • Water tendrils
  • Aquatic mobility

Strengths

  • Naval supremacy
  • Strong battlefield control
  • Difficult to corner near rivers

Weaknesses

  • Dry climates
  • Water sources can be depleted
  • Less agile on land

Countermeasures

Person Army City
Fight uphill Deny access to water Elevated foundations and floodgates

Notable Crystal Dragons

       

Dreadveil Dragon

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Draccus tenebris

The Dreadveil Dragon lacks the age of other breeds. This subspecies is a recent addition. They combine the conjuration of fog attributed to Mist Dragons with the comfort found in darkness of the Void Dragon. These gifts make this dragon extremely elusive. If you sees one, that is by the dragon’s design–not yours. 

Statistics

Size Medium Weight Medium
Temperament ★★☆☆☆ Speed ★★☆☆☆
Durability ★☆☆☆☆ Stealth ★★★★★
Territorial ★★☆☆☆ Cunning ★★★★★
Threat ★★★★☆ Flight ★★★☆☆
Habitat Caverns Diet Carnivore

Color Variants

Special Attribute: Additional Cones. This dragon has additionally cones in its eyes. This causes the dragon to be able to perceive additional colors and differences in colors that others lack. In addition, the dragon’s eyes are slightly larger to allow in more information. These adjustments helps them distinguish targets while navigating in their own fog.

Signature Abilities

  • Creates unnatural black fog
  • Distorts distance and perception
  • Can disappear into darkness
  • Causes fear and disorientation

Strengths

  • Ambush predator
  • Breaks army formations
  • Extremely dangerous at night

Weaknesses

  • Bright magical light weakens concealment
  • Difficult to coordinate with allies inside own fog
  • Illusions don’t stop physical barriers

Countermeasures

Person Army City
Stay tethered to companions Horn signals instead of visual commands Beacon towers, magical floodlights

Notable Crystal Dragons

       

Earth Dragon

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Draccus orbis

Statistics

The Earth Dragon is the largest among its kin. Both in size and mass, they exteed every other dragon. They form muscular monoliths, preferring to stay near the ground. Their generally stoic dispositions makes their motives difficult to understand. They can form a reliable ally or a devastating foe. 

Size Large Weight Heavy
Temperament ★★☆☆☆ Speed ★☆☆☆☆
Durability ★★★★★ Stealth ★☆☆☆☆
Territorial ★★★☆☆ Cunning ★★★☆☆
Threat ★★★☆☆ Flight ★★☆☆☆
Habitat Mountains Diet Omnivore

Color Variants

Special Attribute: Foot Pads. Earth Dragons have evolved with special pads on the bottom of their feet. This cushions their footing and reduces impacts to their skeleton when landing. The pads also help them sense vibrations in the earth. This tremor sense gives them additional information about their surroundings that others lack.

Signature Abilities

  • Earthquakes
  • Stone projectiles
  • Burrowing
  • Stone armor

Strengths

  • Nearly impossible to dislodge
  • Excellent siege dragon
  • Dominates mountainous terrain

Weaknesses

  • Slow
  • Poor swimmers
  • Soft ground reduces effectiveness

Countermeasures

Person Army City
Stay mobile Fight on marshes or loose sand Deep foundations and shock absorbing architecture

Notable Crystal Dragons

       

Fire Dragon

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Draccus ignae

The Fire Dragon owns its name with a ferocious, fearless disposition. They are proud and passionate, infusing everything they do with the fires of life that burn in their bellies. Many Fire Dragons in history have become known for their ability to create total destruction. 

Statistics

Size Medium Weight Meidum
Temperament ★★★★★ Speed ★★★☆☆
Durability ★★★☆☆ Stealth ★★☆☆☆
Territorial ★★★★☆ Cunning ★★☆☆☆
Threat ★★★★★ Flight ★★★☆☆
Habitat Desert, volcano Diet Carnivore

Color Variants

 

Special Attribute: Warm Scales. Fire Dragons always have warm scales. Even while resting or sleeping, their scales remain hot to the touch.

Signature Abilities

  • Fire breath
  • Flame shaping
  • Heat aura
  • Smoke generation

Strengths

  • Exceptional against infantry
  • Burns siege engines
  • Controls battlefield through fire

Weaknesses

  • Requires oxygen
  • Limited underwater
  • Extreme cold reduces effectiveness

Countermeasures

Person Army City
Use terrain and cover Fireproof shields, trenches Stone construction, firebreaks, reservoirs

Notable Crystal Dragons

       

Storm Dragon

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Draccus fulgur

Strom Dragons are some of the most flexible of all dragonkin. Their dual heritage combines excellent flying abilities with superb speed. Their arrival is usually heralded by darkening clouds. They possess both the control of the wind dragon and the chaos of lightning dragons, making their abilities devastating. 

Statistics

Size Medium Weight Medium
Temperament ★★★☆☆ Speed ★★★☆☆
Durability ★★★☆☆ Stealth ★★☆☆☆
Territorial ★★☆☆☆ Cunning ★★☆☆☆
Threat ★★☆☆☆ Flight ★★★★☆
Habitat Coastlines Diet Carnivores

Color Variants

   

Special Attribute: Longer Horns. Storm Dragons tend to have longer horns. This is used to conduct lightning so the dragon can absorb and redirect it.

Signature Abilities

  • Storm creation
  • Wind manipulation
  • Lightning inside clouds
  • Rain generation

Strengths

  • Controls enormous battlefields
  • Disrupts flying enemies
  • Naval dominance

Weaknesses

  • Slow setup
  • Requires atmospheric conditions
  • Less specialized than wind or lightning dragons

Countermeasures

Person Army City
Seek solid shelter Attack before storms develop Strong lightning protection and drainage

Notable Crystal Dragons