Sea Spire Dragons

Dragons that thrive on rocky outcroppings in the seas

Regional Dragons

Mostly blues, with white, grey, and/or brown accents

6 legs. 2 broad wings. 1 short, somewhat flat tail. Snub nose with hard horns on the chin.

Hatchlings are medium, young are large, adults are huge, elders are colossal, ancients are gargantuan.

Hard horns on the chin used for breaking rocks and digging on the seabed. Somewhat flat tail used for swimming and defense.

Wide, hard scales. Short, thick claws on each leg.

Adults are about 8ft (2.4m) tall at the shoulder.

Very heavy for their size.

None, although flight is usually only short range and slow.

Not aggressive, but very defensive of their territories.

Primarily physical. Salt brine spray. Underwater sonic bursts.

Tough scales, physically strong, and generally live on defensible spires. Can hold their breath for over an hour.

Rather slow compared to other dragons.

Physical strength, cold resistance, tough.

Slower, limited flight capacity.

Loud bellows that can be heard over many miles. Underwater they can utilize loud calls for short range attacks.

Scales and claws. Short horns can also be valuable to a knowledgeable collector.

Ice resistance, 1 hour breath holding, flight, climbing.

All senses are moderate for a dragon.

Rocky outcroppings in deep, open water.

Mostly giant clams and flat fish from the seafloor. Slow moving fish and marine mammals will also be hunted on occasion. Some seek tribute from nearby fishing and trading lanes.

Sea spire dragons jealously guard their spires, moving locations is a rare occurrence.

Either a passing dragon is propositioned or loud calls are used to seek a mate. The pair will then meet in an agreed upon location, mate, then return to their respective spires. Often the clutch is picked up by an assistant brood keepers, or raised by the mother itself.

None, they live in isolation.

Sea dragons will sometimes compete for swimming prey or clams, but often they can work out hunting arrangements based on their differing preferences. Mortal fishing operations are often bothersome. Merfolk can be either minor annoyances or outright threats to a sea spire dragon's foraging.

Merfolk and avens will sometimes try to hunt sea spire dragon hatchlings or steal eggs. Sea dragons, dolphins, and large sharks will also hunt unattended hatchlings. On more rare occasions, cloud dragons or storm dragons will attempt to steal eggs or hatchlings. No major predators after reaching adulthood.

Mostly clams and flatfish. Slow swimming animals may also be hunted opportunistically.

Sea dragons and canyon dragons.

Endurance and stoicism.

Sea spire dragons are particularly suited to being brood keepers out at sea.