However, over time dragons began to become more scarce. War erupted between the three countries, with the closed borders affecting even the flight patterns of migrating dragons; they were shot down on sight, for fear that any dragon could be a bonded beast spying for rival countries.

The kingdoms contracted hunters to track and kill dragons as the years went on, harvesting their scales to be used for militaristic advantages in the form of armor for their royal armies. As their numbers dwindled, the king of the dragons and his council--the first four dragon types, ancestors to all existing species--recalled all Agros dragons, leading them far away to a new, safe place to call home. None would stay, the call of their king one no dragon could resist, and his orders instinctively unable to be disobeyed.

Upon his departure, Meghir stood atop the tallest tower of the Elder Elf's castle, his voice echoing for miles through the mouths of his lower dragons as they fled. A prophecy was delivered, the meaning unknown to the civilizations until Meghir and his council finally departed behind the rest of their subordinates. Aenwyn Valmys, the daughter of Elder Iefyr, was missing.

Three centuries have passed since the departure of the dragons and the disappearance of Aenwyn, and many have forgotten. The war has been over for a hundred years, and the King and Queen of Eskela, the Elder of Flairhiel, and the Guardians of Eshal have buried the history of dragons in Agros to the best of their collective abilities.

But, recently, three young teens have been discovered to have the scales of a dragon partner somewhere on their torso or face, overjoying the citizens of Agros; and not only them but the hunters as well. With the return of the dragons, there was also a return for profit. Worried about what this might mean for their countries, those in charge have gathered and agreed to send these teens with supplies and a guard each to discover whether the prophecy was true. Have dragons truly come back?

The Species of Agros

Humans

Humans are non-magical creatures, with the exception of the dragon-bonded. Males are an average height of 5 feet and 9 inches, while females are an average of 5 feet and 4 inches. They rely on spears and armor to keep them safe, as they lack the magical abilities of the rival countries; they have not had a dragon bond in the longest, and it has always been much rarer for them. Even before the vanishing of the dragons, it is practically unheard of.

This species has the shortest lifespan and does not often live to see their hundreds; the character will be 16-18.

Elves

Elves are human-like fae that typically only reach an average of 5 feet even for males, and 4 feet and 10 inches for females. They are pale-skinned and possess dark, usually brown eyes. This specie has the ability to change their appearance, granted by the great Shadow Dragon, though this is very draining; none have mastered this ability to do it at will since the disappearance of the dragons.

In addition to their eyes and skin tone, these creatures also have elongated ears and sharper than usual canine teeth, which many believe to be a gift from the Fire dragon; the elves were the first to be chosen by a dragon many centuries ago, their first Elder chosen by none other than the Dragon King--the Fire Dragon.

Elf character will be between 160-180, though physically 16-18.

Dryads

Dryads are wood nymphs that live among the great trees of Eshal; they've built a city among the branches, and have never in their thousands of years in existence touched the ground. They've no idea what's out in the world beyond their tree city, nor do they posess any interest in finding out; they are content, and they are safe. Typically, they are around 5 feet and 10 inches for females, and 6 feet and 2 inches for males; they are large, and they are muscular, as they need to be in order to protect the great oaks they live in.

As for powers, Dryads can see all that is around them for up to a mile and a half through connecting to nature; this power has been granted to them by the great Earth Dragons many centuries ago. Without the dragons, unfortunately, none have used this power, as the newer generations have not learned how.

These fae are human in appearance but have longer ears like an elf, at least one leaf growing from each arm, and they always have leaves in their hair. Their skin tone is typically dark, and their eyes are any shade of green. In the center of their forehead is a third eye; though this is a more spiritual addition, and is visible only when opened while the Dryad is using the ability granted to them by the Earth Dragon.

Dryad character will be between 160-180, though physically 16-18.

The Dragon Species

Amorus

The Amorus species is a smaller dragon type, measuring only 8-10 feet at the shoulders and possessing a slim physique that allows for faster reaction time and general speed. They are a wingless species, but this does not prevent them from the air; a creature of the night, the Amorus can conjure the shadows in the area to form wings to allow for temporary flight. They have only one coloring, a deep velvety black with silver spots that appears identical to the night sky, allowing for camouflage when night falls. Their eyes are a foggy silver-blue with white pupils, and they can see clearly only in the darkness. They are almost feline in appearance; a lithe frame that allows them to move gracefully, a tufted tail trailing behind them and almost touching the ground, and long ears with delicate tendrils attached at the tip. Spikes trail along their necks, but they serve as a last line of defense rather than an offensive measure. Due to their association with the darkness, they have the ability to manipulate the shadows around them (cannot conjure shadows), they have the ability to "vanish" into the darkness, along with anyone in contact with them. They are nocturnal, and unfortunately at a great disadvantage when the sun is out. They travel slower and grow exhausted when unable to rest, and are almost blind when the sun is out. They draw their powers from the moon and are nearly powerless in the sunlight. While weakened, their only defense will be their powerful tail and sharp claws, which appear to glow like the rest of their body when the sun sets. Some are unable to speak verbally and instead use telepathic communication, but it can only be done when in close range if the dragon and master are not fully bonded, or the rider does not open their mind; this is the only power they do not lose in the daylight. Instead of fire, they exhale a thick smoke, colored similarly to themselves to allow for cover while they escape. They are omnivores, with preferences up to the individual.

Krelluris

The Krelluris species is a large species at a height of approximately 15-16 feet at their shoulders; at their sides are two large wings that appear to be made of rock and held together by magma; they are able to fly, but are slow-moving and graceless due to their size. Their scales range from a deep crimson color to an almost burnt-looking black; atop their skulls are long, straight horns that come to a sharp point and are an ash-grey in color. They breathe a fire rivalled in heat only by the magma deep within the volcanoes in which their eggs hatch, and naturally run warm. When in cold temperatures they seem sickly and become skittish, as they grow stiff and move much slower; if they do not get back to warm temperatures in a timely manner, they will perish. This species cannot swim due to their weight, and instead sink to the bottom of large bodies of water. This species is omnivorous with a preference for meat; due to their size and slow speed they are primarily scavengers.

Enovian

The Enovian species has large, feathered wings that allow it to fly; they are herbivores, and tend to prefer the flavor of the weeping willow trees found in Eshal. They tend to take on brighter, flower-like colors ranging from the light purple of the lavender plant to the dark purple/black shade of the Queen of the Night tulip; atop their skulls, similarly colored to their feathers, but a shade or two darker, are long spiraled horns. Their eyes are most often a bright shade of golden-orange. They are of moderate size at only around 10-12 feet at the shoulders, and unfortunately unable to camouflage unless in the field of flowers most closely resembling their scale colors. Their primary defense is their long, sharp claws that can pierce through the strongest of tree barks; the Enovian dragon is muscular and possesses the strength of a hundred men, often used back when they roamed Agros as work animals for mining companies. They breathe ice rather than fire, but at a high enough velocity that it can kill anyone to get in the way; this is a last resort for safety, as their aim is not accurate.

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