Dragons

Dragons are a race that mainly inhabits the continent of Arven. All dragons are capable of speaking in any language, even extinct languages, such as the progenitor language. Dragons have existed since the first age and have remained mostly unchanged since then.

Biology
Dragons are believed to be closely related to the progenitors and by extension, the goddess Vara. All dragons have large, scaled or leathery wings and can fly with ease. Because of their close relationship with the progenitors, dragons are capable of interbreeding with most sentient races on Amerith. Children born from this interbreeding always results in the child being a Dragonborn.

Dragons are immortal unless their heart is burned. However, dragons still require sustenance and can feel the effects of starvation, progressively becoming weaker until they enter torpor. Dragons who enter torpor can only be awoken through magical means or by forcefully feeding them. All dragons can voluntarily enter a state of hibernation for years or centuries at a time.

Culture
Two varieties of dragons exist, metallic dragons and chromatic dragons. Metallic dragons have more metallic colors such as gold or silver. They are renowned for building great kingdoms deep within mountains. Metallic dragons often maintain close contact with the dwarven races.

Chromatic dragons are nomadic and are more numerous than their metallic cousins. Chromatic dragons are pure colors such as red or black. Their scales lack the shininess that their cousins have. Most chromatic dragons live off of the land and typically only eat wild animals. However, they will eat livestock if truly starved.