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\u201cThe dragons are gone, but we remain. Their blood courses through our veins, and while we stand they are not forgotten. We belong to the storm, and we fight with pride.\u201d  \u2013 The Creed of House Roaring Thunder<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n

Who are the Drakeblooded?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n

Fierce, proud and determined to live up to the legacy of their ancestors, the Drakeblooded are one of the playable species in Five Oaths. If you\u2019re playing a Drakeblooded, your character could be a member of one of the great Drakeblooded Houses<\/a> and an heir to an age-old tradition. Or perhaps due to a terrible defeat you were fostered as a child, either to another House not your own or even another species, and you strive to surpass the memory of what you have lost. A Drakeblooded character inherits a rich history, and carries it with them wherever they go.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Drakeblooded Houses<\/a> are great bloodlines, traced back to the days when the storm dragons still ruled the skies above Tirneach. These days, you could find a member of any of the Drakeblooded Houses almost anywhere in the Five Realms, especially in places with a sense of history and tradition, only coming together for the Bloodmeet once every five years. The exception to this is House Roaring Thunder, who are sworn to protect the R\u00e9ig and their family and so will be found mainly in Uasa or abroad with royalty.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drakeblooded often seek greater glory and wealth amongst the gall\u00f3glaigh, where they are welcomed due to their reputation as warriors and the storm magics they can deploy, using the power of the ancient dragons that flows through their veins. Though they can be haughty and superior, Drakeblooded are typically loyal to those they consider worthy of it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Origins of the Drakeblooded<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n

Long ago, dragons walked the lands, flew in the skies and swam in the seas. Not only were they colossal beasts, but they were also shrewdly intelligent and powerful in magic. It is believed they were first made by the Shaper to act as heralds to all of the Shaper\u2019s children, and guardians to sacred sites. Some of them lost their way, and terrorised the weaker species, demanding worship and tribute, but many more fulfilled their original purpose as protectors and sages. The dragons are gone now, long dead, but traces of their influence live on in their descendants, the Drakeblooded.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Tirneach, there were Storm Dragons who lived in and guarded the most important shrines and places of power along coasts, rivers and mountaintops. Beings of thunder and lightning, howling winds and pummeling waves, they kept the shores of Tirneach safe from invaders, and destroyed the Gwyllt wherever they found them. Their descendants in Tirneach still hold some of their power, a tingle of lightning coursing through their veins, the echoing boom of thunder in their throat, and silver, green, or purples scales adorning their skin.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Playing a Drakeblooded<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n

To play the descendant of a dragon, you will need to get a little bit scaly! Drakeblooded have normal human skin tones, ranging from pale to dark, but overlaid on top of that is a pattern of scales, in silvers, greens, or purples<\/strong>. You are not required to fully cover your face, just a prominent pattern. Optionally <\/strong>though, you may have scales on all exposed skin<\/span>, on the face or elsewhere. You may also use reptilian contact lenses, or prosthetics to represent scales, barbs, or fangs, but that is strictly optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Drakeblooded are renowned throughout the Five Realms, and are generally welcomed as people of intrigue and majesty. Some Drakeblooded may choose take advantage of this reputation for personal gain, although if they bring their House into disrepute too often they may get an unexpected visit from an angry cousin. Many Drakeblooded strive to live up to their name, and do great deeds as a consequence.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

The lifespan of the Drakeblooded:<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n

Average life expectancy: 80-90<\/span>
<\/span>Maximum life expectancy: 140<\/span>
<\/span>Common causes of death: Assassination, combat.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

How Drakeblooded view the other Species:<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n