Species

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The first species that we have currently living at the nest is the Classic European. These dragons are easily identified, their most defining characteristic, as always, are their spine decor. Classic Europeans have more blunted wide spikes on their backs. They also have a tendency to have twisted horns. The likelihood of single colored horns is low with this group.They come in a variety of different colors, though not as many as the Oriental Longhairs do.They are the most common dragons, though they are not by any means fans of the term common being applied to them.

Classic European

Every Dragon belongs to a species.

When looking at things from the point view that we have, classically we would refrer to these differences between dragons as characteristics by race.

However, dragons have never used the term in this way. They have always seen their differences through the term species, though to us it would be more similar to our term of race.

The differences in their species do not make them have weird hybrid hatchlings who carry characteristics of both breeds. Though it does happen that a dragon might have characteristics of multiple species, but generally it is fairly easy to identify.

Word Choice and Elemental Relations

What species of dragons live at the Nest?

Elements in Relation to Species

Every species of dragon has a different rate at which they tend to produce affinities for certain elements.

Each Species of dragon has a different rate at which they turn out each element.

Understanding Terms

Oriental Longhair

Next on the list is the Oriental Longhair. Of all dragon species, Oriental Longhairs are the most likely to control their element. Easily seperated from other species by their furlike back spikes, the Oriental Longhairs have a tendency to be more solitary than other dragons. Some say this is why they are more likely to master their craft as well as perhaps their elements. Oriental Longhairs generally have large tufts at the end of their tails as well as smaller twisted horns upon their heads. Their horns, like the Classic European, are almost always dually colored.

Middle Eastern Ridgeback

The last of the species currently residing at the Nest are Middle Eastern Ridgebacks. These dragons have significantly more razor-like spines than the other residents. Though it does make them look more menacing, they are no meaner than the average Longhair or Classic. These dragons are characteristically very dedicated to family and they hold loyalty in high regard. These hard workers typically have fairly large wings, a trait developed to make them look larger and therefore tougher, and mono-colored horns. Their horns tend to twist outward like a ram, as opposed to the typical straight back and down of the other species.