Aydahar
in traditional dragonscale mail.
| Race | Aydahar |
|---|---|
| Subraces | 6 Substrains |
| Patron Deity | Wodenism (Jormungandr) |
| Lifespan | 80-100 years |
| Location | Altinqor |
| Language | Otani, Adahari |
| Climate | Various |
| Terrain | Forests, Hills, Mountains, Cities |
| Height | 6′2″‒6′8″ (1.9‒2 m) |
| Skin Color | Varies with Subrace |
| Eye Color | Various |
| Build | Tall and muscular |
| Inspired by | Greek Draconians |
The Aydahar are a race of draconic infused humans originally of human origin, but who's ancestors and sometimes parents are of a draconic lineage. When it was learned that dragons and humans could produce offspring, the races of the Aydahar and the similarly draconic blooded Ungir soon came into being. The Aydahar eventually banished their Ungir cousins from their lands, choosing to cohabit and comingle more readily with full-blooded dragons... at least those dragons who are gregarious enough to put up with other creatures.
Aydahar Substrains
Because of the numerous varieties of dragon, there are also numerous varieties of Aydahar. At least a dozen known variants of the Aydahar race exist on Otan, most of which are identified by the nature of their draconic ancestors.
Altin Aydahar
The Altin Aydahar (🔊 ALL-tin AY-duh-HAR) inhabit and administer the Altin Aydahar Region, the capital district of the Altinqor Confederation.
The Altin Aydahar have metallic-colored scales and features similar to that of their Metal Dragon relatives and progenitors. They typically sport two metallic horns that are swept back from the tops of their heads. In addition to the standard Aydahari traits, the Altin Aydahar have a close relationship with metal, though not necessarily gold as the name suggests (altin being the old-Otani name for gold).
The Altin Aydahar possess an organ enabling them to absorb and digest metals, which they excrete into their scales as a form of protection. They do this by employing the same biological technique as a Metal Dragon. This unusual trait, if applied often, can make the Altin Aydahar naturally resistant to cuts and scrapes from slashing weapons.
Aq Aydahar
The Aq Aydahar (🔊 ACK AY-duh-HAR) of the Aq Aydahar Region have a white coloring to their skin and features that match those of their Ice Dragon ancestors.
Like their draconic progenitors, the Ice Dragons, the Aq Aydahar thrive in cold weather and prefer to live in the coldest settings possible. Unfortunately, Altinqor boasts a temperate climate. To combat the heat, the Aq Aydahar will often inhabit the mountainous regions in Altinqor's north, at the highest altitudes they can find.
Aq Aydahars or even Ice Dragons for that matter, will sometimes leave Altinqor for the mountains in Otan's northern interior. The Aq Aydahar are so inclined toward the cold that they can generate an entropic anomaly that drains heat from their breaths, creating a frost breath that they can use to attack a foe. This ability, if trained and combined with the various other physical attributes of the Aq Aydahar gives them a natural resistance to the cold.
Jasil Aydahar
The Jasil Aydahar are native to the Jasil Aydahar Region of the Altinqor. They inherit their genetic makeup from their Water Dragon ancestors or possibly even an adult (or older) Water Dragon parent. They can be distinguished by other Aydahar by their greenish or aquamarine coloring. They may also feature a dorsal fin, webbed hands and feet or even visible gills.
In addition to the usual Aydahar traits, the Jasil Aydahar have a close relationship with the water. They are often able to spend an indefinite time underwater in both ocean and lake water. The Jasil Aydahar are able to conduct life normally underwater, from activities like eating to regular activities pertaining to their archetype, such as studying or training. Because of their high capacity for working in low oxygen environments, they can also show resistance to breathable poisons.
Kara Aydahar
Native to the Kara Aydahar Region of the Altinqor, the Kara Aydahar share their genetic makeup with Rock Dragon ancestors. A Kara Aydahar individual may actually have a draconic parent. They can be distinguished by other Aydahar by their gritty rock-like coloring and often high contrast swept-back horns.
Kizil Aydahar
The Kizil Aydahar Region of the Altinqor is home to the hot blooded Kizil Aydahar, who share their genetic makeup with their Fire Dragon ancestors. A Kizil Aydahar individual may actually have a fire dragon parent as dragon essense is able to infect a pregnant woman.
Kizil Aydahar can be distinguished from other Aydahar by their red coloring and white-tipped backward swept horns. In addition to the standard Aydahari traits, the Kizil Aydahar have a close relationship with fire. Their bodies contain an organ enabling them to produce and spit a fiery blast, much in the same way a Fire Dragon does. If trained, this ability also makes the Kizil Aydahar naturally resistant to fire.
Koke Aydahar
The Koke Aydahar of the Koke Aydahar Region are most often noted for their blue coloring, which can range from light blue to a nearly black navy. The scales may appear metallic in nature, though they possess no metals. Like that of their Lightning Dragon ancestors, they can also be distinguished by a propensity for creating and/or attracting lightning. If developed, their natural ability to generate large electrical charge gives them a natural resistance to electrical shock.
Culturally, the Koke Aydahar do not just appear to be blue, but they come with a neverending love for the color blue. They will use blue in their clothing, their art and their architecture. The entire city of Koke is often referred to as "The Blue City" as it is well coated in blue pigments.
Half-Aydahar
Half-Aydahar can be found throughout much of the Altinqor and the Free States. They can live in any country on Otan more or less safely, however they prefer to be near others who share draconic blood. Half-Aydahars will have 1/4 or less draconic blood, taking them a degree away from full Aydahar integration.
In Aydahar, the Half-Aydahar are treated fairly and they participate in government just as do any other citizens. If their bloodline is diluted enough that they appear to be regular humans, however, life in Aydahar can become difficult. For this reason many Half-Aydahar will migrate to the Free States where bloodlines are not considered to be very important by anyone.
Half-Aydahar have a very wide range of appearances. On one side, they can be indistinguishable from a full Aydahar and on the other, they can be indistinguishable from a Human. Their faces tend to look more human, but it is not unusual for them to retain the horns of their draconic ancestors. They will likely also possess the draconic sac enabling them to spit one manner of damage or another. They will also have resistance to that chose type of damage.
Aydahar Countries
Altinqor
Altinqor is a country populated by the draconic-blooded Aydahar and every manner of dragon on Otan. The country is made up of ten regions, five of which roughly represent a chromatic dragon (red, blue, etc.) and five which represent metallic dragons (gold, silver, etc.). About 80% of the Aydahar people bear the strong features and colors of their dragon progenitors. The rest of the country is made up of mixed colors, and features of varied and interesting combinations.
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