THE WORLDS
adapted from the Open Lore Project
As the strongest (and many would argue only) sentient race of their own world, dragons have come to dominate the realm of Sornieth. This vast world, with its distinct regions, has been gradually explored and colonized despite constant skirmishes with various beastclans, though there are still many new lands to discover.
But dragons are beings of magic, and magic is a force that must be given its outlet, no matter the wisdom or restraint of its wielders. Sometimes, as the number of dragons continues to rise, the rippling effects of magic struggling to escape the world manifest as Bridges, or pathways to other worlds - worlds with sentient species of their own, such as humans.
Bridges have become a contentious issue. Some dragons treat them as opportunities to explore or help, and the worlds beyond as places to share their knowledge, ideas, and expertise. Others treat them as resources, and the worlds beyond as opportunities to control more land and subjects when their own are overworked.
This array of responses is complicated by the fact that few of the other sentient species encountered so far can wield magic: humans, for instance, are desperate for its power but have none of their own. Dragons' rule or demands of tribute are sometimes accepted for this reason alone.
Due to the number of forms that other species may take, dragons whose own magic is strong enough to allow for shape-shifting have become highly sought after. A dragon who can assume a fully humanoid form [gijinkas!] is held in high esteem, though all but the largest dragons can fit through the Bridges and visit other worlds.
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quick facts: the Worlds wrote:
- Sornieth appears to exist side-by-side with the human world, so dragons can live within human cities or territories.
- With its chaotic, magic-ridden atmosphere, Sornieth itself is inhospitable to humans, so dragons who guard Bridges or prefer interspecies interactions tend to live on the borders of the two worlds.
- Under the influence of dragon magic, the human world has limited technology with elements of both high fantasy and steampunk settings.
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quick facts: among the Worlds wrote:
- Most dragons can modify their appearance, but few can become fully human-looking. Most will retain some dragon features such as unusual eye and hair color or the presence of wings or tails. Some cannot change their appearances at all.
- A dragon's taking human form offers many benefits, both in Sornieth and in other worlds. Among other dragons, assuming a humanoid form can help overcome size differences among different breeds. Among other races, assuming a humanoid form can forestall fear or religious furor - though of course, individual success is often determined by how much the dragon in question can change their appearance.
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BIOLOGY, IDENTITY, AND SOCIETY
adapted from the Open Lore Project
The exact mechanics of dragon biology are a mystery to humans, whose usual cut-and-study scientific methods have been quashed a few times, and either a close-held secret or a matter of little interest to dragons themselves. Dragons tend to fall into two mindsets about their own lives: either they seek knowledge manically only to hoard it once gained, or they simply accept that their lives and beings are ordered a certain way by the gods.
quick facts: dragon biology wrote:
- The different dragon breeds are determined by region of origin, though all breeds have long since traveled beyond their original homelands. However, prevailing wisdom also adds that the rarer breeds are more magically adept and powerful. This folk wisdom guides some dragons' mating choices and social hierarchies.
- Dragons
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THE CLAN
this league of swords
history of the clan (how it came to be, origins)
and how this plays into the three factions today
