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Like their ancient adversaries, the Giants, the Dragons are extinct. The last of their number perished at the hands of adventurers, paving the way for the new expansion. But they have many relatives that still walk the surface of Isterra.
Kobolds
The most noteworthy of the dragonkin, kobolds also consider themselves the only true inheritors of the dragons. They are the only ones to have built a true civilization. To say more would be simply redundant.
Lizardmen
Larger, but not nearly as intelligent, as their cousins, Kobolds, Lizardmen are still widely considered to be dragonkin. Much like Ogres, most lizardmen wander the edge of civilized territory while a scant few have found a niche within society. Lizardman gangs are violent and known to attack without warning when a potential target approaches. Others are tolerated within the empire, the orc kingdoms, and by the kobolds as muscle. The generally lazy, violent, and dimwitted reptiles are not trusted to perform even the simplest task (other than fighting) without supervision, but are useful for their strength.
Hydra
Hydra, if they ever even existed, no longer do. They appear in some legends, but unlike dragons or giants are generally minor figures in these tales. It is thought that if they were indeed real they weren't very intelligent (necessary, the cynical note, if more than one head was to get along for any stretch of time) and so were wiped. By who, it may never be known.
Naga
Whether or not these creatures are actually related to dragons isn't known. They are very rare and reclusive, preferring to remain in or near their remote lairs. Generally the best advice is to simply give these areas a wide berth, but tales that these creatures guard ancient stores of wealth and knowledge will continue to draw the greedy and the foolish to their deaths.
Psuedodragon
These diminutive relatives of dragons are known throughout civilized lands for giving young children an unreachable quarry. They are fairly intelligent, although simple creatures; able to understand difficult concepts but not generally prone to invention. By nature psuedodragons are mischievous but friendly and playful.
Because they are small and nonthreatening psuedodragons are not viewed by most in the same light as true dragons are. Most races see them as interesting diversions, and rarely as close friends when the creatures decide to join a group. Traveling People are their favourite friends, due to their nomadic lifestyle, as psuedodragons by nature have a short attention span and easily bore with the routine of most people.
Kobolds view psuedodragons as not possessing any dignity and refuse to view the creatures as true dragon decedents.
Kobolds
The most noteworthy of the dragonkin, kobolds also consider themselves the only true inheritors of the dragons. They are the only ones to have built a true civilization. To say more would be simply redundant.
Lizardmen
Larger, but not nearly as intelligent, as their cousins, Kobolds, Lizardmen are still widely considered to be dragonkin. Much like Ogres, most lizardmen wander the edge of civilized territory while a scant few have found a niche within society. Lizardman gangs are violent and known to attack without warning when a potential target approaches. Others are tolerated within the empire, the orc kingdoms, and by the kobolds as muscle. The generally lazy, violent, and dimwitted reptiles are not trusted to perform even the simplest task (other than fighting) without supervision, but are useful for their strength.
Hydra
Hydra, if they ever even existed, no longer do. They appear in some legends, but unlike dragons or giants are generally minor figures in these tales. It is thought that if they were indeed real they weren't very intelligent (necessary, the cynical note, if more than one head was to get along for any stretch of time) and so were wiped. By who, it may never be known.
Naga
Whether or not these creatures are actually related to dragons isn't known. They are very rare and reclusive, preferring to remain in or near their remote lairs. Generally the best advice is to simply give these areas a wide berth, but tales that these creatures guard ancient stores of wealth and knowledge will continue to draw the greedy and the foolish to their deaths.
Psuedodragon
These diminutive relatives of dragons are known throughout civilized lands for giving young children an unreachable quarry. They are fairly intelligent, although simple creatures; able to understand difficult concepts but not generally prone to invention. By nature psuedodragons are mischievous but friendly and playful.
Because they are small and nonthreatening psuedodragons are not viewed by most in the same light as true dragons are. Most races see them as interesting diversions, and rarely as close friends when the creatures decide to join a group. Traveling People are their favourite friends, due to their nomadic lifestyle, as psuedodragons by nature have a short attention span and easily bore with the routine of most people.
Kobolds view psuedodragons as not possessing any dignity and refuse to view the creatures as true dragon decedents.
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