Dragon questions

[evi1r0n]

I posted this on the national board but was told this is more of a chapter question so:

I have heard mention of dragons on a lot of in game and out of game posts. I have a few questions:
1. Is the existence of dragons common knowledge?
2. What are dragons in this game?
3. Are dragons sentient?
4. Are dragons evil?
Thanks for any help you can provide

 

[Alavatar]

I posted this on the national board but was told this is more of a chapter question so:

I have heard mention of dragons on a lot of in game and out of game posts. I have a few questions:
1. Is the existence of dragons common knowledge?

Yes. For the most part.

2. What are dragons in this game?

Sometimes.

Edit: I read this as "Are dragons in this game?" My bad.

Dragons are really big and powerful beings (lizards for the most part) that are inherently magical. Rumored to be the embodiment of magic; a physical manifestation of magic, both Earth and Celestial combined. They are rumored to be able to shape shift and do a number of crazy powerful things.

Also rumored to be more powerful than fae. But it is sometimes hard to tell when a rumor is telling the truth.

3. Are dragons sentient?

Definitely. And very powerful. Rumored to be able to cast Formal Magic similar to how a mortal casts Battle Magic. Find out more in-game

4. Are dragons evil?

To some people, all dragons are evil. Other people believe all dragons just view mortals the same way we view animals.

Thanks for any help you can provide

That's pretty much the common concept of dragons for your average person in the game. There is a lot more information out there, but it needs to be found out in game.

 

[obcidian_bandit]

It really is more of a chapter question. Seattle dragons are very different from Oregon dragons. Oregon dragons under the current plot team are very different then Oregon dragons under the previous plot team. Seattle dragons have historically been pretty all over the map.

1. Is the existence of dragons common knowledge?

The average person on the street has never seen a dragon and will never see a dragon. Most currently playing adventurers have seen a dragon, and will likely see another. Several players will see many dragons. As was mentioned above, they might be able to shape-shift, so you wouldn't know if you were talking to one necessarily anyways.

A commoner has probably heard of a dragon, and probably has a rough idea of what one is. Same goes for things like gryphons, fey, or other powerful creatures. Very few people actually deal with them. If you want more specific information, there is a lot of it you can get by asking around In Game.

2. What are dragons in this game?

That depends heavily from chapter to chapter. In pretty much all cases, assume that they're very powerful and live a very long time. Your average dragon is a big lizard type, ala D&D, Shadowrun, or common mythology. Most dragons are usually the 'lizard with bat wings' looking kind, but Chinese-style dragons and other types have existed as well. In game terms, combat with dragons has sometimes been represented in the past as multiple NPCs controlling different parts of a dragon; two with polearm claws, someone with big ol' head, someone casting magic, someone marshaling, etc.

3. Are dragons sentient?

Mostly. That much is common knowledge. You can find out more about specific encounters, and how sentient they are, IG.

4. Are dragons evil?

Lets put that this way: PCs have fought dragons, so at least some PCs were at odds with what some individual dragon was doing. That doesn't mean that they were or weren't evil, just like many PCs aren't really 'good' or 'evil.' It is probably best to assume that, like most other creatures, they have personalities and goals that may or may not be objectionable to you.