A drake is a degenerate and cruel cousin of the true Dragon. Drakes share many traits with dragons—they have sturdy leathery wings, reptilian forms, dangerous breath, and the ability to speak—but have two legs instead of a true dragon's four and lack their greater intelligence. A pack of drakes is called a rampage.
Drakes reach reproductive maturity earlier than true dragons do, and are consequently more common. Drakes breed every five years, laying clutches of eggs that must be incubated for three to six weeks under specific conditions particular to each drake species. Drake hatchlings imprint on the first creature they see, and reach maturity after two years.