The dragons of Invaria have their own little quirks and
eccentricities...just like everyone and everything else under the sun, the moon,
the stars, and the skies.
History
The dragons of Invaria are among the creatures that still
remember the old gods and goddesses of the world. It is said that the
dragons were born as the faithful companions and pets of these powers of
old.
| Deities of the Dragons |
Metallic Dragons
Gold - Brigid
Silver - Brigid
Copper - Queen Mab
Bronze - Morrigan
Brass - Merlin
Chromatic Dragons
Red -
Blue -
Green -
White -
Black -
Other types of dragons
Psuedodragons - Merlin |
For centuries, dragons have thrived on Invaria. No one
quite knows where they came from, or when they came, only that they predated
even the elves. Over the years, the chromatic dragons of Invaria have
become withdrawn and reclusive, possibly due to mistreatment and abuse.
Most fled to the isle of Nerahmin, where they live in peace today.
Some dragons, however, have made names for themselves in more
recent times, for good and for ill. The silver dragons threw their lot in
with the Black Armies during both the Liberation War and the Balance War, while
some of the chromatic dragons -- the reds, specifically -- threw in with the
White Armies. This led to much carnage and bloodshed, with dragon fighting
dragon. Once the conflicts were ended, it was vowed that this would never
happen again. The red dragons withdrew to Nerahmin almost to the last of
them, and any not sworn to a particular member of the White forces is considered
outcast for the duration of their service. Some of the other chromatic
dragons still linger among the White Armies, but in small numbers only.
The silver dragons, and the other dragons serving the Black Armies, have been
allowed to continue that service due to the respect and honor given to them, as
well as the trust and friendships kindled between the peoples. More
recently, the dragons have sent representatives to the government of each nation
as an embassy between those nations and the dragons. Several nations have
reciprocated and have sent representatives to Nerahmin, the Isle of
Dragons. Social Structure, Observations, and Notes
Most of the dragons seen by denizens are of the metallic
variety, who are the more friendly of the dragon types. Chromatic dragons
are usually more dangerous to the casual observer due to their reclusive and
withdrawn natures. The chromatic dragons, however, are rarely seen outside
of Nerahmin.
Of the metallic dragons, the most common are the silver
dragons, followed by copper and gold in equal numbers to each other. Brass
and bronze are somewhat more rare, but all are more common than chromatic types.
Notable Dragons and Half-Dragons
- Midnight, mature adult silver dragon - Midnight is the self-appointed
protector of King Sean Jistani of Myst. While Midnight grew up knowing
Sean's beloved mother, Wren, it was Sean who saved Midnight's life during a
slaver's attack on a convoy (Midnight was traveling as a silver-haired elf maid
with individuals who did not know her true nature). Ever since,
Midnight has been one of Sean's most trusted and constant companions.
She loves him as a brother or as a son, and has vowed to protect him until
the end of her days. Midnight has many children of her own, most of
whom serve among the armies of Myst as soldiers or dragon-mounts.
- Govan Songblade, half-elf half-gold dragon of clan Rivers - Govan is the
half-dragon cousin to Myst's King Sean and Nylan's Crown Prince Aalander
Songblade. He served with distinction on the side of the Black Armies
during the Balance War and later went on to become a trusted member of the
royal court in Nylan. He has since faded back into the woodlands of
Nylan from whence he came, seeking adventure and the mother he has not known
since childhood.
Game Mechanics
You allow a player to play a dragon in your campaign at your
own risk. Consider yourself forewarned. Half-dragons should be
played by trusted individuals.
As dragons and half-dragons in Monster Manual with the following exceptions:
- Chromatic Dragons are not, in fact, always evil. They
are neutral.
- Wings for all half-dragons are OPTIONAL. If a player
wishes to have wings for their half-dragon, they may at any size category.
- Dragons do not love treasure above all else. Each has
their own personal tastes and pleasures. Treasure may be one for some, but
certainly not the only one and certainly not for all.
- Dragons are territorial, but not violently so and can
actually live within a society of sorts. They can also live easily in a humanoid
form amongst the other races of the world.
