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| + | '''Dragons''' are enormous, highly dangerous intelligent creatures who view the world with either caution or contempt. Morally, they hold themselves to be loftier than the common beings within whose world they inhabit; they loathe to intervene, but will take actions when warranted and when practicality allows. | ||
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| + | Every dragon understands first and foremost that they are mortal; they are not gods. Dragon folklore tells many tales of dragons who sought to intercede in the humanoid events and activities, only to have things turn awry, orchestrating the dragon's downfall and death. Humanoids are terrified of dragons; and however strong a dragon may be, it's no match for an organized humanoid kingdom. | ||
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| + | == Misconceptions == | ||
| + | While tales abound to the contrary, dragons are not fools. They don't seek beds of cold metal coins, nor do they sleep more soundly than any other being in a dangerous world. Dragons take steps to ensure they're not caught off guard, settling in difficult to reach lairs, with hazards and other protective arrangements. | ||
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| + | Though dragons are very large in size, they're extraordinarily nimble — this being part of the magic that enables them to fly. Thus, dragons don't flop around clumsily, enabling attackers to easily seek their [[Rear & Flank Attacks|rear or flank]]. Since a dragon's body is covered in spines and sharpened ridges, they cannot be [[Grappling (hand-to-hand)|grappled]], even by giant creatures, without [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] resulting from the dragon's writhing body — not to mention the dragon's [[Claw (attack)|claws]]. | ||
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| + | There are some who believe dragons are cowardly or easily deceived, or capable of thickheaded actions. Notions like these arise from humanoid myths invented for the sake of drama and not reality. Those encountering dragons would be wise to remember that even the youngest have lived for scores of years, and are likely much older than the humanoid seeking to outwit them. | ||
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| + | Finally, it should be clarified that dragons aren't born with soft, Achilles' heel-like places, in which they might be killed with a single blow. They require much great deal of effort to kill, always giving as good as they get. | ||
Revision as of 21:20, 21 December 2021
Dragons are enormous, highly dangerous intelligent creatures who view the world with either caution or contempt. Morally, they hold themselves to be loftier than the common beings within whose world they inhabit; they loathe to intervene, but will take actions when warranted and when practicality allows.
Contents
Every dragon understands first and foremost that they are mortal; they are not gods. Dragon folklore tells many tales of dragons who sought to intercede in the humanoid events and activities, only to have things turn awry, orchestrating the dragon's downfall and death. Humanoids are terrified of dragons; and however strong a dragon may be, it's no match for an organized humanoid kingdom.
Misconceptions
While tales abound to the contrary, dragons are not fools. They don't seek beds of cold metal coins, nor do they sleep more soundly than any other being in a dangerous world. Dragons take steps to ensure they're not caught off guard, settling in difficult to reach lairs, with hazards and other protective arrangements.
Though dragons are very large in size, they're extraordinarily nimble — this being part of the magic that enables them to fly. Thus, dragons don't flop around clumsily, enabling attackers to easily seek their rear or flank. Since a dragon's body is covered in spines and sharpened ridges, they cannot be grappled, even by giant creatures, without damage resulting from the dragon's writhing body — not to mention the dragon's claws.
There are some who believe dragons are cowardly or easily deceived, or capable of thickheaded actions. Notions like these arise from humanoid myths invented for the sake of drama and not reality. Those encountering dragons would be wise to remember that even the youngest have lived for scores of years, and are likely much older than the humanoid seeking to outwit them.
Finally, it should be clarified that dragons aren't born with soft, Achilles' heel-like places, in which they might be killed with a single blow. They require much great deal of effort to kill, always giving as good as they get.
