Hey everyone, I would like to bring to you something a little different to the table. I know many of you want another chapter soon and it will be up. But I figure it would be cool to make this. And what it is, is a look in what Dragons are, what types, power, ability, biology, history, and so much more! Please note this is what I think the definition of a dragon is and will be outside our world a bit so please don't expect a lot of historical accuracy of these creatures from our world. I did do much research on them and all but I narrow it down to basic stuff and a little imagination to boot. I hope you like and please tell me what you think. Your support for this story is been great so far and I hope to see more. And yes this is also part of my other story but I'm using this as the basis for all my current and future dragon base stories.
DRAGON INDEX PART ONE: CLASSIFICATION
The dragon, arguably the most well-known creature in history. They span over millions to quite possibly billions of years, they are one of many ancient creatures and over time have become one of the alphas of this world. But what exactly makes them so well known, how did they acquire such power and abilities, and furthermore, what makes a dragon a dragon?
Certainly there are many types, breeds, and variations of these creatures. But we can divide them into these classifications. Species, Group, Class, and Type. These four classifications will help us know what kind of dragon we are dealing with.
The first of the classification is the Species which is of course the dragon, in a whole the dragon species is one of the most recognizable of any creature you see. They are known by their great size, powers, scales, shape, features, and most importantly, their ability to use an Elemental Breath. What is an Elemental Breath? We'll get to that later. The dragon race is an intelligent one, there are a few that seem more brutish and beastly but the majority of the species are very wise, noble, proud, curious, a bit mischievous, and of course powerful. There are not many that can stand against this creature for the dragon, in a nutshell, is a power house, they can even use magic. But that doesn't make them gods, for there are creatures that rival a dragons might and power. And yes, dragons do collect items for their Horde but it's not always gold or silver, it's anything that interests the dragon. For example, a dragon may collect books, shoes, cloth, weapons, rocks, flowers, whatever the dragon is into they collect. But yes, there are dragons that collect treasure like the dragons from story books or fairy tales, or steal in their case, but in those cases its most likely because they reflect a shiny look to them rather than the value it holds, and this is true for many dragons, they can be easily distracted by anything they has a shiny coat.
Dragons can come in a wide variety of colors, usually their scale colors does not mean what their Elemental Breaths can be, and that goes for any dragon. A blue colored scale dragon may breath lightening or a black colored one can breathe ice. The color of their scales doesn't always reflect what the Elemental Breath is, some yes but not always. On this list, any dragon can be powerful. No one single Group is stronger, smarter, faster, or powerful than the other. Their bodies also reflect their power as well, both their autonomy and biology are specifically design for not only to care and use the powers they have but also their movement, biological weapons, and defense are crafted to make them fearsome predators and great fighters. With the exception of a few, the dragons have lighter but strong skeleton system, a larger brain, armor like scales, flexible but very durable membranes, and keen senses. We'll get to talk about the dragon's autonomy and biology later.
The next classification of a dragon is Group. Now there are many dragons out there, all different in shape, size, color, and so on. But we can put them into six general groups: Amphisbaena, Chromatic, Drakes, Oriental, Serpentines, and Wyverns. Keep in mind that each of the groups are just the generals, each dragon in any group can be different from the next. Any dragon can be bigger than the next, stronger, faster, and so on. For example, one Oriental Dragon may have four claws while another will have three or five. And further to the example, Chromatic Dragons are not all evil. Any dragon on this list, sad as it may be, can be evil, just like any creature. Now let's go into what each six of these groups are.
Amphisbaena Dragons: These dragons are also called 'Feathered Dragons' for the obvious fact that they have feathers and no scales, instead have skin like a bird. They are also the most colorful dragons, the second is the Oriental Dragon, as their feathers display any color you can imagine, this is where the color of the scales or feathers in this case does not mean what Type they are. These dragons, like many, are very social. They stay in large groups for the fact they are the few in the dragon race that don't have the armor like scales. So bigger numbers means a better way to defend themselves, but they are not to be messed with. These dragons are very fast and depending on their Class and Type, can be powerful as well. They can strike faster than most dragons and since they don't have scales that gives them a better reflex time and be able to maneuver in battles than most dragons. What they lack in scale armor defense they more than make up in quick strikes and faster attacks. They are also are the more curious of the dragon race, they like to inspect and learn what interests them. The Amphisbaena Dragons a very bright, as they have a fast learning curve and are generally the thinkers. Some of the Amphisbaenas that are seen may be quadruped or biped, they may have four limbs or two, again it all depends on where they are from, the Class and Type.
Chromatic Dragons: These are the more common dragons next to Orientals and the most recognizable. They are recognized by their large bat-like wings, long necks and tails, four limbs, Fin-like ears, horns, spikes/spines or both, and their large size. Some have horns, tusks, spikes/spines, or none of the above. Weither the Chromatic Dragon has tusks, horns, etc., or what the scale color is differs from dragon to dragon by what their Type is and where they grow up in. Again as previously state weither they have horns or purple scales doesn't necessarily tell us what Type of dragon they are, sometimes yes but not always. Another myth is that all Chromatic Dragons collect treasure. This isn't true. As stated before, many dragons including the Chromatics collect anything they like. Chromatic Dragons can be quad or bipedal but more than often they are quad. There are a group of Chromatic dragons that solely walk on two's but that is for another time. Out of all the dragon species, the Chromatic Dragons are the very few that come in a much greater variety than any other group. For they have a greater amount of features to them that makes them stand out from the rest. And while other dragons are better in fights, flight, agility, durability, strength, intelligent, and power, the Chromatic Dragons have a harmonious mixer of all of this. This makes them great advisories but that doesn't mean there the most powerfulest, it only means their design to be able to use all what makes a dragon so amazing. Most if not many will lean to one of these things, only a very few takes all and makes them truly powerful. Again, this applies to any dragon. And as a bonus, the Chromatics are great users of Dragon Magic.
Drake Dragons: These dragons are the very few that don't have wings or have the ability to fly like many dragons do. They have either long or 'muscular' bodies, four limbs, long neck and tails, and can have horn, spike, or both. These dragons are not the biggest dragons around, there bigger than Amphisbaenas but smaller than Wyverns. But don't let their size fool you, just like the Amphisbaenas, the Drakes are a force to be recon with. More agile and swift, they can strike fast and with deadly force. And depending on their Type, they can be very powerful. The Drake Dragon has a more rough feature to them than most as since they are strictly a no flying dragon, their bodies are design differently than many dragons. Instead of lighter bones and great flexibility, their bodies are design to take on greater damage and themselves to deliver more critical damage to their opponents but not so much that hinders them to be fast. While the Amphisbaenas are faster and have greater reflexes the Drake has greater defense and durability plus added strength.
Oriental Dragons: By far the most wises of the Dragon race, the Oriental Dragons have very long bodies, four limbs, horns, spines, whiskers, no wings and sometimes they have fur on certain parts on their bodies. Don't be confuse to think there Drake Dragons as there are some significant differences between them. Oriental Dragons are considered one of the most wises and intelligent of the dragon races. They value wisdom and inner strength to be a greater asset then power and brute force, but they also see that those also play an important role to a dragon. While not the biggest dragons around, they're indeed the longest. Some have a body length of almost 300 yards while many are from 100 to 230 yards at best. They are also one of the oldest dragons around, coming close to second is the Wyvern. Oriental Dragons are great masters of Dragon Magic, equal to Chromatic Dragons. These dragons also have colorful scales, not are a greater extent to the Feather Dragons but still a marvel to look at none of the less. And while they considered intelligence a great factor, the Orientals are no less with amazing powers like the others. And even though they have no wings they still have the ability to fly. How is this possible? Their magic and Mana makes it a reality. Since they have long bodies, they can maneuver through the air with grace, speed, and agility.
Serpentine Dragons: Not to be confused with Drakes or Orientals, the Serpentine Dragons are a whole different group. They have very long bodies, horns, spikes/spines, and sometimes they have wings and only two limbs. These dragons are unique for the fact they can have neither wings or limbs, some only have wings or limbs. It is very rare to find a Serpentine Dragon with both. And again, don't confuse these creatures with Basilisks or Serpents. The main difference between them is the power they have. Serpentine Dragons have all dragon abilities, but since they are long they have a greater flexibility than either the Amphisbaenas or the Orientals. They are more common in the air or seas than anywhere else. Serpentine Dragons also have the ability to be more stealthy than most dragons. Since their bodies are so long and maneuverable, they can be very silent when they attack. These dragons don't act like snakes, they may move like them but that's all the similarities you'll get. The Serpentine Dragon are not the strongest dragons around, but don't count them out yet. They strike fast, mover faster, and depending on their Type, their power is just as great.
Wyvern Dragons: These dragons are as old as the Orientals but still just as amazing. With their built bodies, two limbs, large wings, short neck, and long tails. These dragons are excellent fliers. And they are very powerful as well. They can take on great opponents and deal large damage as well. The Wyverns are one of the largest dragons around and just like the Chromatics they come in different variety too. These dragons have been around longer than most dragons. Since all Wyverns are born fliers, their bodies are suited for it, yes they can do many things ground side but their best traits is in the air, including fighting. Like Chromatics as well they are a good balance of intelligence, power, strength, agility, and flight. Making them extremely powerful dragons, but again not like gods. The Wyverns are a bit more brutes than most dragons since they come from a long line of battling to stay on top for so long, their the opposites to Orientals wisdom, but not overly so that makes them mindless beasts. Since Wyverns and Chromatics are so close to power it is not uncommon to see them battle one another more often than any other of the dragon race, not for blood shed but more for bragging rights.
Note: The next two classifications will ment for all dragon groups. Meaning that any dragon can be in the Class and Type classification.
The next classification is the Class. This one is more aim to body structure, features, and abilities. These eight Classes are Elemental, Eternal, Fusion, Living Element, Miniature, Mystery, Natural, and Titan.
Elemental Class: This is one of the rarest Class a dragon can be in. Also known as an Elemental Dragon, a dragon in this class is consider very powerful. Able to use many of the Elemental Breaths, the minimum four and the max 12, as least so far. There has been only one dragon that can use all of the Elements but that's for later. They can also be able to combine and use the different levels of each the elements they have.
Eternal Class: A dragon in this class is considered a god, but only one known dragon is in the is class, and the Dragon King is the one. A dragon in this class is the most powerfulest of all, no other dragon will come close to this, not even an Elemental dragon. These dragons have powers beyond any that could have, abilities that can create or destroy reality. And furthermore, they are immortal and are nearly impossible to kill.
Fusion Class: These dragons are the rarest of the Classes, next to Eternal Class. These dragons are considered to be the most strangest of them all, for they have additional body parts that many dragons don't have. They can have multitude of heads, tails, limbs, wings, and even body structures that just don't make sense. But they somehow work and make them quite dangerous if you mess with them.
Living Element Class: This class is for dragons that are the elements. Meaning a dragon's body structure is the element. A dragon can be one of the Elemental Breaths in its purest form. And in this form they are extremely difficult to defeat, with a body made of the pure element itself, it won't be easy.
Miniature Class: Note: a dragon in this class will only be smaller than a Natural Class dragon. These dragons a small and nimble. They can be the size of a Pony or a little bigger but still have the power of any dragon you see. Since there so small, that makes them extremely fast and quick on their claws.
Mystery Class: These dragons are far from the norm just like the Fusion Class. These dragons of very unique abilities, powers, and strengths that most dragons don't have. This Class will be explain further in the next section.
Natural Class: This is the most common Class of them all. These dragons are what they are, nothing new or fancy, just what nature attended them to be.
Titan Class: These dragons are larger than life, quite literally! Titan Class dragons can be larger than the Group dragons they are in by nearly four times. Being that big makes them slow but they have extreme strength. They also have more durability than any other Class as well.
The Final Classification is the Type or Elemental Type. Since a dragon that is in the Elemental Class will have the multitude of these Elements they won't have the Type name just the Class name. There are sixteen Elemental Breaths a dragon can use, these are Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Ice, Lightening, Poison, Plasma, Atomic, Metal, Darkness, Light, Time, Space, Chaos, and Cosmic. A dragon born with one of these Elements will be called that. The Elemental Breaths will be explain in greater detail in the next section.
Whelp, I hope you enjoy my little Dragon Index. Again please note this is based on the combination on what I research and what I believe in when it comes to the Dragon Race. Feel free to review and let me know what you think. And yes there will be another section to the Dragon Index, oh and if you can read and review my other stories. It would be great if you did, till then cya!