#creatures lore

Found in a shop window in my city.

Dragon lore is varied and complex, ranging from species to species, culture to culture. But one thing that stretches across all dragon culture, is their belief in the afterlife, and their need to honor the fallen. However, some dragon warriors don’t stay dead. It’s very rare, but sometimes a dragon will choose to come back, and in the case this happens, they often haunt their own armor. Due to this, dragons will leave their dead warriors in place for a few days. It’s seen as dishonorable to steal or repurpose a dead warriors helm, gauntlets, grieves, wing, or tail armor. However, chest plates and any other armor is entirely up for grabs.

Helias however, was dead, and was staying dead, until a necromancer summoned her back. This is seen as taboo amongst necromancers, as dragons are fiercely protective of the deceased. And you really don’t wanna cross a dragon. Unfortunately, by the time the other dragonfolk from her township found out, she was already bound with The Reanimated Contract.

The Reanimated Contract is a legally binding agreement that’s states that for however many years, the reanimated will work for the necromancer, and when the contract expires, the reanimated is free to go. Dragons often hide their more strange behaviors from anyone who isn’t their partner, family, or friends. But when a dragon comes back from the dead, it’s a common practice to stop hiding most stranger behaviors. Undead dragons are extremely respected, as it’s seen as a sign from the other side. They often hold as much respectability as a king or commander.

Dragons are very honor oriented, and some tribes and townships are battle oriented as well. Helias hails from a battle oriented township. Helias is sometimes referred to as “Castle crusher” or “can opener” on the battlefield due to her ability to climb taller sludgebeasts and living structures, and her method of taking them down. She looks for weak spots, and if she cannot find a weak spot, she will make one. Prying off armor and stones to expose and attack the soft flesh underneath. She is ruthless.

Dragon body language.

Dragons have different body language depending on how much they trust someone, and what kind of relationship they have with that person. If a dragon trusts someone, they will make no effort to protect their vital areas (eg. Heart, brain,neck, chest). A dragon will often keep their neck exposed around partners, as a sign of admiration, and trust. However, tilting one’s muzzle directly skywards is usually used to initiate cuddling, or other such affection based actions. Dragons keep their neck and chest areas unblocked by their body (a distrustful dragon will keep their head down, and cover their heart area with their arms) as a sign of deep trust, as they trust the person their with not to go for a killing blow.

Dragon bonding gestures

Dragons will bond with their partners, friends, and family’s (and their partners / friends family’s) by sharing hobbies. An example: Cavalier enjoys grilling, so does Helias. Helias bonds by operating the grill with him. She will help cook prep meats, and tend to the coals while Cavalier cooks.

Dragons also participate in hobbies with their partners, friends, and family’s that they have no experience in as well. It’s a sign of respect and admiration. Helias has picked up thrifting, plushie making, and needle felting from Feral and Jasper. Feral and Jasper have picked up hunting, grilling, and baking from Helias

That’s all for now!!!! :D

Wow, that's so awesome!

Love that they can come back from the dead and oof that necromancer! The reanimated contract sounds like it could be a doozy