Dragon

Dragons are a rare and ancient species shrouded in myth. Their origins are unknown, perhaps even to the Dragons themselves, but they predate the history of any other race. Some believe they are divine creatures, others that they are equals to the Gods themselves. There are only a handful of full blooded Dragons in existence, further divided by the colours of their scales. The most powerful of each colour (and metal) is given their scale colour as a title; the most powerful brass scaled Dragon for instance would be known as "The Brass". These particular beings are incredibly ancient and powerful.

Those with Metallic scales tend to be more benevolent and curious towards the younger races, while Chromatic scaled Dragons view them with contempt. Strangely, Dragons seem to have an affinity for Menfolk in particular amongst the races, which may be what allowed the first Dragon Emperor to seal a pact with them. All Dragons are bound to the terms of the pact which prevent them from acting against the direct will of the Emperor or the larger interests of his Empire. In turn, those who slay Dragons without cause are subject to the full wrath of the Empire.

Dragons are gifted with a wide array of arcane powers and are capable of feats rivalling the most powerful divine or demonic agents known. Dragons of a more social bent are known to spend a great deal of time in the guise of humans and sometimes other races. Some do this out of curiousity, offering great boons in exchange for hospitality, while others do it in order to locate and trade for magical items and valuables.

Almost all Dragons have keep a horde of goods, and it is said that a Dragon can find no sleep without something precious on which to rest his head. Depending on the Dragon, this horde may consist of Gold, Magical

Artifacts, trophies taken from slain foes or even peculiar knickknacks which aroused the Dragon's curiosity over Millennia.