Dragons

Sandborn Dragon

Description

The Sandborn Dragons are born from the depths of the desert areas of Aversia. They hold genetic relation to the dragon Sal'uun, whom is their brood-father, and derive their name from the sandy colors that cover their scales. In general, they are around 20-50 meters in length, with a wingspan of nearly three times their body length. They weigh in at around 1500-2000lbs.

Sandborn Dragons tend to have shades of beige, terracotta, or bone colors as their outer scales, with their underbellies usually being a tan color. They are able to blend in more easily with the sandy dunes, but by no means need to blend in due to their predatory nature. Often times they can be seen eating the other larger animals and dragons as a snack.

They have four legs allocated like most large lizards would have them, and on their back large wings which are nearly three times their body length. On their back legs, they have long, clawed toes that can be used to grip prey, or a perch. They have three toes that bend back, and one that bend forwards, making their grip more solid. They have prehensile tails as well, but they are generally only used to grip prey or ensnare something. These tails are unable to support their own weight for a great length of time.

These dragons have adapted through living in the relatively uninhabitable sand dunes. Having a newfound ability innate within the dragon, these creatures are able to procure sandstorms when opening their mouths through magical ability and spewing it towards their enemies. This sand is extremely coarse and dangerous, and is capable of being propelled at lengths of up to 30 meters in a conical shape from their mouths. The Sandborn Dragons are also immune to the effects of their kinds' own breath. Should they try to conflict one another, it is done purely through teeth and claws, as well as wild thrashing.

Sandborn Dragons can usually be found living in broods. It is common for them to leave their nests to hunt alone or in pairs. It would be incredibly rare to see more than two Sandborn Dragons hunting at the same time, as these creatures have found it to mostly be ineffective to do so.

Distribution

Sandborn dragons may be found in the skies in and around the desert of Aversia. They are quite a legendary sight, and do not make offspring as common as the smaller dragons in the area.

Habitat

Sandborn Dragons make their nests within the sand dunes. Being quite loving of this unstable temperature, their eggs can be found near its warmth, shoved between rocks to keep them safe. The roosts themselves remain rather barren, and can mostly be identified with a surface area of bone and fresh carcasses from recent hunts. These creatures find little need to create nests for themselves as adults, as their scales are very difficult to penetrate. Around their brood's homes, riches and wealth can be found, as the dragons tend to accumulate and enjoy the appearance of shiny objects, metals, and ores. The eggs however are brittle like rock, and have a low survival rate, keeping the population of the race down in the wild. Sandborn dragons are known to bury themselves in the sand to hide themselves from overhead predators, emerging to hunt or when they feel threatened.

Should an egg be successfully taken into captivity, chance of survival significantly rises. They are also known to grow larger in captivity should their owners have a large enough holding quarters and enough food, though they are extremely expensive to maintain.

Diet

The bulk of the diet of the Sandborn Dragon tends to be the Miniature Dragons which roam the skies, or other small prey which would not be able to effectively ward off such a beast. These creatures seldom leave their known habitat, giving little reason for the other areas to fear their might.

Relations

Sandborn dragons use large creatures for food. Should the egg be captured at a young age they can be tamed. The only person they will truly domesticate to however is the first person they see. Nobles have long since tried to utilize this, but it has often failed them through inconvenience of who they had seen first.

Mechanics

• Capable of powered flight, reaching the speed of sound.
• Able to breathe razor-like sand which sheds away armor and flesh within seconds.
• Cold-blooded; requires a period of rest in warmth to function.
• Highly effective razor-sharp claws that can tear through most shields and armor with ease.

Material Properties

• Sandborn Dragon Scales can be used in armors and as clothing or jewelry, as they are immune to slashing weaponry, and is resistant to piercing damage.
  • The scales possess an innate Magic Resistance.
  • Sandborn Dragon Scales reduce the strength tier of impacts by one tier on the strength tier chart.
• Their bones and claws can be used for decorations and are strong enough to be used as real weapons-on par with ROTM with blunt weaponry.