Draconid
Description
Humanoid dragon-like beings with scaled extremities, dragon horns, and sometimes dragon tails. Ancient and long-lived, some existing for over 2,000 years. Possess powerful nature-aligned magic and can shift between humanoid and true dragon forms at great mana cost. Many harbor deep hatred toward humanity, viewing them as a destructive plague that must be eradicated for nature's balance to be restored. They operate from shadows, spreading misinformation and manipulating events to achieve humanity's downfall. While cunning and manipulative toward humans, they show surprising kindness toward animals, spirits, and beings aligned with nature.
Traits
Scaled finger tips and extremities, Dragon horns (most individuals), Long dragon tail (varies by bloodline), Heterochromatic eyes (gold, crimson, amber, emerald), Can shift to true dragon form, Ancient magic affinity, Resistance to magic damage, Dragon-speak fluency, Command over dragons, Extremely long-lived, Cunning and patient, Fire breath, Nature magic, Tier 4+ magic capability, Minor shapeshifting (size/age)
Stereotypes
Dangerous and evil, Untrustworthy plotters, Arrogant and proud, Human-haters, Ancient threats, Mysterious and secretive, Manipulative, Dragon-kin, Scaled folk
