Dragonkin

Asha
Ankh-Sa (in Ibeth)
Motto: "In Misery and Life, none left behind."
Nation State	The Ashal States
Ruler	N/A
Other Present	N/A
Languages	Ibeth, Common
Religion	Baskarr
First Recorded	20,000 BC
Demonym(s)	Ashal

Dragonkin, often also called Velkaryn, are a grouping of societies comprising humanoids who descend from the lesser Dragons. The arrival of Dragonkin was once meant to herald the age of mortals and exist like a fading memory of the Dragons that once roamed the world, becoming ever more distant from their ancient ancestors. With the return of the Dragons, however, Dragonkin have been thrust to the foreground of global events taking an important role in the Draconism faith, and geo politics, chiefly led by the Songaskian Dragonkin.

Design

Dragonkin are not truly a Heritage or ethnicity in the same way as an Ailo, Dwarf, or Lanlath Elf might be. In fact, Dragonkin can be any of these Heritages, because what defines them is how their soul is made rather than their biology. Dragons are the stewards of the soul cycle in the world that dictates how new life is created. Dragonkin are not born from reproduction by Dragons as often assumed. When a Dragon dies in a very specific way called a Dragonfall, their soul erupts into tens of thousands of Dragonsparks, each of which creates a new soul and life. It has been hundreds of years since the last Dragon died, though rather than die out, Dragonkin continue to sire more Dragonkin as they reproduce as nurture and seed new Dragonsparks. Because of this, Dragonkin are biologically as if they belong to a different Heritage. The Dragonspark however, changes them. As seen in the image, Dragonkin are partly or wholly covered in Dragonscales. Dragonkin can reduce or increase the amount of scales present on their body. Dragonkin also have horns and a draconic tail, as well as clawed feet and hands. Just like the scales on their body however, these can be hidden, though no matter how much a Dragonkin hides some scales cannot be fully hidden to hide their identity. Any Heritage can have Dragonkin appear from them, though Ailor is the most common, as they were geographically located where the most Dragonfall events occurred. When understanding what a Dragonkin would look like, refer to their pages, and superimpose Dragon traits. Choosing a biological appearance is important when making a Dragonkin Character, and special attention will be given to this in the Heritage Traits section further down. Dragonskin can also forsake any skin, fur, or hair they might have, and become fully covered in scales. This transformation is completed, by having their more humanoid head change to that of a lizard-like dragon head complete with horns, scales, and slitted eyes. This type of appearance is called a Dragonkin's Drakemask. Dragonkin may have elf-like pointed ears with scales on them or no scales. And finally, Dragonkin tend to be more physically imposing than their non-Dragonkin counterparts. A Dragonkin Ailor for example is easily a foot taller than the average Ailor might be. The only Draconic trait Dragonkin do not have, are Draconic wings. What color a Dragonkin's scales appear as, as well as their eye color is strongly dictated by the Dragonfall they descend from, as each Dragon has a very specific appearance. Each Dragonfall and traits are mentioned below. Dijara Dragonfall: The Dijara Dragonfall refers to the death of the Brown Etherforge Dragons during the Great Storm. Dijara Dragonkin (pictured) are often also referred to as Songaskians. Their scales are either bronze or black-colored (and any shade in between), while their irises have an amber appearance. These Dragonkin are the most common in Aloria, a whole civilization exists. They are commonly Ailor biologically. Dramarys Dragonfall: The Dramarys Dragonfall refers to the death of the Purple Creation Dragons during the end of the Dwarven-Dregodar War. Dramarys Dragonkin are often also referred to as Wyrmborn Isldar. Their scales are either purple or lavender colored, while their irises have a sky-blue or dark-blue appearance. These Dragonkin are more rare, as they are a minority among Isldar. They are commonly Isldar biologically. Aerun Dragonfall: The Aerun Dragonfall refers to the death of the Marigold Civilization Dragons, though this happened so long ago that the when is a mystery. Aerun Dragonkin are a very rare sight, as they are hunted among Allorn Elves as traitors. Their scales are opalline, or red to gold and any shade in between, while their irises are golden. They are commonly Lanlath, Fin'ullen, Suvial, or Maquixtl Elves biologically. Velkaryn Dragonfall: The Velkaryn Dragonfall refers to the death of the White Twilight Dragons, though this happened so long ago that the when is a mystery. Velkaryn Dragonkin bear the name that would commonly come to define them all in Regalia. Their scales are white or gray colored, while their irises are bright gray. Notably, their hair is also always black. They are commonly Ailor biologically.