Dragonkin
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Dragonkin are a draconic race related to true dragons, although their intelligence level varies from human-like to beast-like, and they have significantly shorter lifespans.
The races of dragonkin are:
Draconic creatures similar in appearance to turtles. They have a long tail and neck, and some have dragon-like horns upon their heads. A bony crest runs the length of their heads; this crest can be any color of the chromatic dragons. They are covered in coarse scales that are typically hues of brown or green. Some are aquatic and have large, clawed flippers, while those of the tortoise variety have clawed feet adapted for sandy deserts and rocky badlands. Their shells are covered in jagged protrusions; an adult dragon turtle's shell can reach up to 15.2 meters (49.9’) in diameter and is nearly impervious to damage. Consequently, they are highly coveted for use as shields, armor, and other practical uses. Dragon turtles can live for hundreds of years. They have beast-like intelligence and are generally solitary and aggressively territorial. They do not have a breath weapon, instead fighting with their bite, tail, or claws... or simply by trampling their foe.
Draconic creatures with appearances, colors, habitats, and breath weapons similar to their chromatic dragon counterparts, only leaner and much smaller; drakes average roughly 3.8 meters (12.5’) in length and can live for about a century. They have beast-like intelligence and can be trained to serve as flying mounts or pack animals.
Small, draconic creatures native to the that are about the size of a domestic cat. They have lustrous scales that refract light and change color depending on the angle of view; a prehensile tail; and wings similar to those of a butterfly. Fey dragons can live many centuries. They are intelligent and usually mischievous in nature. They tend to make their lairs in forests, often in the treetops or inside a tree hollow. Their breath weapon is a cone of soporific gas that leaves those caught in its blast dazed and confused.
Draconic creatures with appearances similar to true dragons, but with only a pair of hind legs; their wings serve as forelegs. Their hides are rough and covered in scales that are generally darker shades of brown, red, or gray. Wyverns can reach lengths of anywhere from 15 to 30 meters (49.2’ to 98.4’) and live for over 400 years. They have beast-like intelligence and live either in solitude or in groups; in either case, they are aggressively territorial. They typically make their lairs in the lower reaches of mountains or within rock formations in tropical or temperate forests. Their breath weapon is a cone of fire.
Draconic creatures with appearances, colors, habitats, and breath weapons similar to their counterparts, only with stouter legs and bodies and (as their name suggests) without wings. Landwyrms can range anywhere from 20 to 90 meters (65.6’ to 295.3’) in length and live for over 300 years. They have beast-like intelligence and make their homes in the wilds rather than in lairs. Their coloring is usually adapted for survival in their native habitat.
Draconic creatures with appearances and colors similar to their counterparts, only leaner and tiny; pseudodragons are about the size (and have the disposition) of a domestic cat and can live for over 60 years. While intelligent, they can only communicate through a series of clicks, trills, and screeches. They tend to make their lairs in temperate climates, particularly forests. They do not have a breath weapon, instead attacking foes with their tiny, razor-sharp teeth and claws. They have been known to form a lifelong bond with others if treated well; as such, they are sometimes found in the companionship of magic-users, bards, and even royalty, among others.