Dragonborn

As a descendant of the Dragons that once ruled the world as tyrants the Dragonborn would normally, like any other dragonkin, be looked down upon by other races if not for their participation in the overthrow of the Dragon masters. It was their pivotal role in the slaying of Godbane and their subsequent help in the final campaigns of the War of the Scale that put their race as a whole in a much brighter light, though it is obvious that there are many who still hold racism towards them.

The Birth of the Adezza-jaat
The Adesha-jaat, otherwise known as the Dragonborn, were birthed from the tyranical matriarchs of dragon kind. Little is known of how they truly came to be, though it is widely thought among their own peoples that they were created by the All-Father, Drakell, to serve the Dragons as the first beings to ever be created. And so when they went against the Dragons in the rebellions, they went against their god. Or so they thought, they have not yet received any sort of divine punishment for this crime. Many Dragonborn are drawn towards holy pursuits as a great many of the Adesha-jaat feel they must continually serve Drakell as repentance for their part in the overthrowing and near-extinction of the Dragons.

In truth, the Dragons themselves had betrayed the vision of Drakell and the other dieties that had a hand in their formation, and as such, their defeat was seen as a great service to many of the gods. Many say their true birth did not happen until after they cast down their masters and started to live a life without their shackles.

Dragonborn Types
It should be noted that in the world of Viru, some of the dragon types have been condensed down into a single type (example: Bronze, Brass & Copper) have been condensed down into Amber and the player could choose whichever of the two breath types that they desire). Additionally, the descriptions of each are mostly stereotypes among both the dragonborn themselves and outsiders, in truth, like any person, their personalities can vary as much as any human, elf or dwarf might no matter what scale color they have.

The dragonborn were created in the image of their draconic matriarchs. As such, their scale colors and as such, their draconic abilities, are in the image of the type of dragon from which they were created, whether by god, birth, curse or otherwise.

Obsidian, (Black)
Black dragonborn, or the Abhaza-masa, are perhaps the rarest of the dragons. They are often revered among their peoples and seen as good luck, for they are created with the blackened scales of the great All-Father, the dragon god Drakell. Some may fear the sight of the black dragonborn, however, as they also mimic the coloration of Godsbane, the largest, strongest and most tyrannical of all of the dragons.

Sapphire, (Blue)
Sapphire dragonborn, or the Daminix-bahti, are one of the more common types, especially of those that come from the northern parts of Viru, near the Alabezar. They breath lightning and are fearsome warriors who are often seen as patient but quick to act when the time finally comes. In general, they are the most widely seen and thus most peoples are likely to be comfortable around them. They are the most likely to find lives outside of the dragonborn communities, often settling in places like Marsippi, Stormwall or even Corinth.

Emerald, (Green)
Emerald dragonborn, or the Shanix-draneel, are another common type of dragonborn. They are accepted by most in Viru, especially those in the south, as much like the blue types often dominate the numbers in the north, the emerald dragonborn mostly herald from the southern reaches of Viru. They are often seen as cunning and quick witted while remaining calm, almost seeming lazy to some.

Amber, (Bronze/Brass/Copper)
Amber dragonborn, or the Pratimax, are a bit of an enigma among the dragonborn peoples. It is often a mystery as to what form their draconic ancestry is going to take as they age. They could breath acid, lightning or even fire. Some dragonborn tales even speak of amber dragonborn who could control two or even all three of these types. As such, they are seen as a good omen, as a gift from Rakell. As a result of this reverence they can be seen to have a bit of an ego and can be pompous sorts. A great many of the highest ranking dragonborn in the various military orders of dragonkind are taken up by amber dragonborn.

Gold, (Gold)
Gold dragonborn, or Zauvix-masa, are often confused for their amber kin upon birth, but as they grow, their scales take on a bright golden gleam. As such, they are often seen as a bit of a bad omen by their kin, but are often revered and loved for their beauty by people outside of their race.

Silver, (Silver)
Silver dragonborn, or the Chanda-masa, are often attracted to more artistic pursuits. For the uneducated they can often be confused for the pearl dragonborn, but only if you haven't seen the brilliant pearescant scales of a Gulitrax dragonborn in person. It is thought that this is because during the creation of their dragonkin ilk, the silver dragons that came before them, their blood was touched by the Shimmerer, the goddess Kauratia, who resides over beauty, art and dreams. Though little is known for sure about such divine things as creations.

Ruby, (Red)
Ruby dragonborn, or the Raztavox, often come from the southerly reaches of Viru and are more comfortable roaming the planes that the world has to offer rather than staying in their stations of birth like many of their other kin. Because of this they make great explorers, adventurers and mercenaries. Like their breath, they can be fiery sort, as easy to anger as they are to love passionately.

Pearl, (White)
Pearl dragonborn, or the Gulitrax, are often attracted to the sea, though few know why. They make up a lot of the highest ranking members of the dragonborn navies, but can just as easily be comfortable as fisherman or pirates. They often leave their roost to find homes among more tropical locations as such they also make great adventurers who are looking for their place in the world. They are wickedly beautiful, with the surface of their smooth scales changing color as light hits them.

Dragonborn Breath Attacks
For easy reference in your quest to create a Dragonborn character, here is some basic information about damage types for the Dragonborn breath attacks as seen in the D&D 5th Edition Handbook.

Role Play Notes
'' Important Note: When you use Viru in your game, it becomes YOUR world. Do whatever you want as long as your DM approves it. These are just suggestions to help inspire you! ''


 * If you are looking for naming help, much of the official lore for Viru's Dragonborn is based in Sanskrit. You an use this dictionary for help. A dash (-) is often used to seperate words. Add an X or a Z in place of certain letters or sounds and you have my suggested naming convention for draconic sorts of things. This is seen in the official name of the Dragonborn, Adezza-jaat - which means Serpent-born.  The formatting is also seen in the names of the town of Anhew-inik and the fortress Fort Osa-fech.
 * Dragonborn in Viru are very often attracted to divine classes such as Paladin, Cleric of the Divine Soul Sorcerer.
 * A great many Dragonborn are born for military ranks. They grew from slaves to warriors, and have served as soldiers for much of the time since. A huge amount of the Dragonborn population on Viru reside in the Alabezar, which is a massive prison city that they serve as wardens and guards over the inverted pyramids that make up the mega-structure.