Races of Teredahar: Drakoni

The first Drakoni were found on a remote island in the Dragon Sea around TR 500. The Dragons found them living among a tribes of Lizardfolk, who worshiped them as physical gods. They were disturbed by the implications raised by the existence of the Drakoni, so it was decided to bring several specimens back to the Home Islands for study.

The Drakoni as a species share a common ancestor with Lizardfolk and lesser Dragons. They are not hybrids of any living species. On the Dragon Home Islands a small colony of Drakoni were settled and allowed to flourish (much like the Elves in Goldgrace; see last week's article). Within greater Dragon society the Drakoni became a class of servants and foot-soldiers.

When the Dragons invaded Teredahar in the late 6100s it was the Drakoni doing most of the fighting on the on the ground and in the skies.

In recent years with the Dragonblight killing off many of the world's dragons (more on this in a later article), the Drakoni have come to take over Draconic society. They now rule the Home Islands and have only intermittent contact with Teredahar.

Drakoni are fully reptilian and have crocodile-like features. They're cold-blooded, hatch from eggs, and only need to eat every few days at most. Average Drakoni height is 7 feet and they weigh about 250 pounds. Female Drakoni are bulkier than males but otherwise hard to tell apart visually. They don't have the bold colouring of true dragons; rather their scales are mostly mottled grey with a hint of colour. They have broad wings capable of flight which fold tightly behind their backs when standing. Some Drakoni have small horns on the tops of their heads. Some have modified scales growing from the backs of their head that resemble thick, cable-like strands of hair. All Drakoni have clawed hands and feet though most file their claws to be better able to use tools and weapons.

A Male Drakoni Paladin

Drakoni Racial Stats (24 RP)

Ability Score Racial Traits: +2 Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution; +4 Wisdom; -2 Charisma
Type: Drakoni count as Dragons despite being more closely related to Lizardfolk.
Size: Medium
Base Speed: 30 feet. A Drakoni wearing light or no armour can fly with a speed of 30 feet and clumsy maneuverability. Drakoni wearing heavier armour cannot fly but can use their wings to slow their fall or glide.
Starting Languages: Common (Elvish) and Draconic.

Defense Racial Traits

Natural Armour: Drakoni scales provide +2 natural armour.
Immunities: Drakoni are immune to sleep and paralysis effects.

Offense Racial Traits

Claws: Drakoni have claws that can be used as nautral weapons. Drakoni have two claw attacks that deal 1d4+Strength damage. These cannot be used if wielding a weapon or carrying a shield.

Senses Racial Traits

Darkvision: Drakoni have darkvision to 60 feet.
Low-Light Vision: Drakoni can see twice as far as Humans in dim light.

Starting Age

Drakoni reach adulthood of 90 years of age and live about 800 years.

Drakoni Monster Stat Block

Drakoni Soldier

CR 1

XP 400
Drakoni Warrior 1
Medium Dragon
Init +1; Senses Perception +3, Darkvision 60', Low-Light Vision

Defense

AC 18 (+4 Armour (Chain Shirt), +1 Shield, +1 Dex, +2 Natural); Flat-footed 17; Touch 11
HP 6 (1d10+1)
Fort +3, Ref +1, Will +1
Immune Sleep, Paralysis

Offense

Speed 30', fly 30' (clumsy)
Melee Warhammer +4 (1d8+3, x3)

Statistics

Str 16, Dex 12, Con 12, Wis 12, Int 10, Cha 6
Feats Power Attack
Skills Fly +1, Perception +3
Languages Common, Draconic

Next Time

Next week's article will cover the religion practiced by the majority of Drakoni.