Draconic
The term “dragon” on Demrefor refers to any creature in the “draco” genus; a unique genetic line that evolved separately from most other life on the planet. The genus is descended from the single creature, aposolis, which eventually evolved into all currently known dragons.
Though draconic creatures have very unusual biology when compared to other genetic lines, they are also the perfect example of convergent evolution; many species in the draco genus share traits with other animal genuses such as mammals and reptiles.
Unlike other animals, dragons have a natural resistant to soulstone, though only a select few dragons are fully immune to the stone’s effects.
There are 3 categories of non-extinct dragons on Demrefor: sapient, domestic, and feral. There are also several species of dragons that are known to be extinct.
Sapient
Sapient dragons are dragons that have shown high levels of intelligence and comprehension. Many of them are able to communicate using various methods. However, only one race of dragons, the zokex, has successfully integrated into Sentient society and been able to constantly communicate using spoken language. The hunting of sapient dragons is banned in most places, and they are generally treated similar to Mystic races.
Rock-Burrower*
Mud-Waddler*
Elemental Goliath*
Domestic
Domestic dragons are non-sapient animals that have been bred to domestication by intelligent races. They have many uses as livestock, working animals, or simply as companions. Sapient species of dragons have confirmed that they are unable to communicate with these dragons and consider them animals, similar to how humans see monkeys or how kayka see foxes.
Train-Puller*
Big-Flier*
Moon Goliath*
Snowcorse*
Fayrie*
Feral
Feral dragons are non-sapient animals that live in the wilds of Demrefor. They are not domesticated creatures, though some may be able to be tamed and trained. Sapient species of dragons have confirmed that they are unable to communicate with these dragons and consider them animals, similar to how humans see monkeys or how kayka see foxes.
Elhukek*
Skayshek*
Extinct
Extinct dragons are creatures that no longer live in the known world. Not too many dragons have gone extinct in recent history; though many extinct breeds of dragons have been recorded in old books and documents.
