Dragons

= Dragons = Dragons are one of the oldest spirit races, dating back to the same time as the early Azumat. They live very long lives, several hundred to several thousand years. There are different types for all the elements, and each type generally prefers the associated climate. Mankind variously views them as a power to be respected, to being a cursed race bent on destruction. Indeed, as varied as mankind is, so are the dragons. Some seek to help; others seek to destroy.

Dragons are usually very intelligent, functioning above a human intellect (a by-product of their extremely long lives.) They are capable of speaking in any language, and are usually proficient in Common. While they may speak in any language, almost all dragons are capable of telepathy, as well as reading thoughts of beings without mental fortitude(having your thoughts read by a dragon is very unpleasant)

They are also fiercely independent. They rarely interact with other dragons, and when they do, they usually fight. Interactions with lesser beings are usually benign. Dragons “protect” their territory, and that usually includes all that live in it. There have been examples of malevolent dragons, but those are usually slain by other dragons or adventurers.