Skills, Professions & Magic
Professions and Skills
Drakonians are known for their skills in blacksmithing, fire magic, and dragon taming. All Drakonians are proficient in at least one form of combat and have a working knowledge of metallurgy. Many are also skilled dragon riders.
Draconic Magic
Draconic magic revolves around forming magical bonds with dragons. It grants the ability to communicate with dragons, enhances the user's fire magic, and provides protection from fire. This form of magic is practiced exclusively by Drakonians.
Key Aspects of Draconic Magic
- Forming bonds for dragon communication and magic enhancement
- Amplifying the strength and control of the user's fire magic
- Providing powerful resistance to fire and heat
- Crafting draconic magic items from parts of bonded dragons
- Magic often linked to the lifespan and health of the bonded dragon
Limitations of Draconic Magic
Draconic magic is difficult to master and requires a strong will to control the immense power channeled from dragons. The bond with a dragon must be carefully maintained, as a broken bond can result in the loss of magical abilities or violent retaliation from the dragon.
Cultural Significance of Magic
Draconic magic is a core part of Drakonian culture and identity. Those skilled in this magic are highly respected in Drakonian society.
Magic and Technology Integration
Drakonian magic and technology are focused on the control and channeling of fire and the forging of unbreakable materials.
Notable Characters in Drakonia
- Vara the Enchanter: Located in Drakonia, she enhances weapons with draconic magic. Her skills include enchantment and metallurgy.
- Kelvin the Smith: Located in Drakonia, he forges special weapons. His skills include blacksmithing and draconic magic.
- Ignara Voidrender: The most powerful shadow-mage in the current generation, Ignara serves as the intelligence chief on the Seat of Shadows. She is credited with developing the technique of Voidsteel scrying
using polished Voidsteel mirrors to observe distant locations through shadow connections. - Elder Pyratheon: The oldest living dragon-bonded Drakonian, Pyratheon has been bonded to the ancient fire dragon Solarynth for over two centuries. He serves as the ceremonial keeper of the Eternal Flame and is consulted on all matters of draconic tradition and lore.
- Rhenka Irontooth: The current Master of the Forge at Forgepeak, Rhenka is considered the finest living smith in Drakon. Her masterwork, a suit of Ignaelite plate armor known as "The Mantle of Korathyn," is said to be the equal of any artifact from the legendary First Smith.