Dragonborn
  1. Races

Dragonborn

Reptilian Draconic Dragonborn race Player race
Scalykind

Her father stood on the first of the three stairs that led down from the portal, unmoving. The scales of his face had grown paler around the edges, but Clanless Mehen still looked as if he could wrestle down a dire bear himself. His familiar well-worn armor was gone, replaced by violet-tinted scale armor with bright silvery tracings. There was a blazon on his arm as well, the mark of some foreign house. The sword at his back was the same, though, the one he had carried since even before he had found the twins left in swaddling at the gates of Arush Vayem.

For all her life, Farideh had known that reading her father’s face was a skill she’d been fortunate to learn. A human who couldn’t spot the shift of her eyes or Havilar’s would certainly see only the indifference of a dragon in Clanless Mehen’s face. But the shift of scales, the arch of a ridge, the set of his eyes, the gape of his teeth—her father’s face spoke volumes.

But every scale of it, this time, seemed completely still—the indifference of a dragon, even to Farideh.

— Erin M. Evans, The Adversary

Brought into the world by dragons, the dragonborn walk proudly through a world that greets them with confusion and fear. Shaped by dragons themselves to be nothing more than slave, they share the traits of both dragons and humanoids. Some dragonborn are faithful servants to true dragons, others form the ranks of soldiers in great wars, and still others find themselves adrift, with no clear calling in their lives.

Kanka is built by just the two of us. Support our quest and enjoy an ad-free experience for less than the cost of a fancy coffee. Become a member.

Proud Dragon Kin

Dragonborn look very much like dragons standing erect in humanoid form, though they lack wings. Dragonborn scales come in vibrant hues matching the colors of their dragon kin, although some have more uniform appearances. Their large horns come in a variety of a racks matching their kin, although some have them trimmed down to appear more friendly. They are tall and strongly built, often standing over 6 feet tall and weighing 300 pounds or more. Their hands are feet are strong, talonlike claws with four fingers and a thumb on each hand.

The blood a particular type of dragon runs very strong through the dragonborn clans. These dragonborn can have colorations regardless of their bloodline ancestors unlike half-dragons. A black dragonborn can still be traced to a red dragons blood within it.

November 9th, 2022 November 14th, 2023

Self-Sufficient Clans

To almost all dragonborn, the clan is one of the most important parts of life. Dragonborn owe their devotion and respect to their clan above all else, even the gods. Each dragonborn's conducts reflect on the honor of his or her clan, and bringing dishonor to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining their positions to their greatest.

A continual drive for self-improvement reflects the self-sufficiency of their race as a whole. Dragonborn value skill and excellence in all endeavors. They hate to fail, and they push themselves to extreme efforts before they give up on something. A dragonborn holds mastery of a particular skill as a lifetime goal. Members of other races who share the same commitment find it easy to earn the respect of a dragonborn.

Though all dragonborn strive to be self-sufficient, they recognize that help is sometimes needed in some situations. But the best source for such help is the clan, and when a clan needs help, it turns to another dragonborn clan before seeking aid from other races-or even from the gods

November 9th, 2022 February 22nd, 2023

Dragonborn names

Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a mark of honor. A childhood name or nickname is often used among cluthchmates as a descriptive term or a term of endearment. The name might recall an event or center on a habit.

Male Names: Arjhan, Balasar, Bharash, Donaar, Ghesh, Heskan, Kriv, Medrash, Mehen, Nadarr, Pandjed, Patrin, Rhogar, Shamash, Shedinn, Tarhun, Torinn

Female Names: Akra, Biri, Daar, Farideh, Harann, Havilar, Jheri, Kava, Korinn, Mishann, Nala, Perra, Raiann, Sora, Surina, Thava, Uadjit

Childhood Names: Climber, Earbender, Leaper, Pious, Shieldbiter, Zealous

Clan Names: Clethtinthiallor, Daardendrian, Delmirev, Drachedandion, Fenkenkabradon, Kepeshkmolik, Kerrhylon, Kimbatuul, Linxakasendalor, Myastan, Nemmonis, Norixius, Ophinshtalajiir, Prexijandilin, Shestendeliath, Turnuoth, Verthisathurgiesh, Yarjerit

November 9th, 2022

Characters

(1)