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Rockwings

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Physical description

Rockwings are large dragons with very resistant scales. They live in moutaintops, cliffs and valleys. They are mostly troglodyte, but do build large structures, such as palaces, out of stone. Those structures are often found in faults.

They are entirely adapted to the cold, the low oxygen and the rocky vertical spaces. They have two pairs of powerfulwings, all independent from the others, which allow them to fly through strong winds and storms.

Rockwings can breathe fire, and their tail tip is very heavy and can be deadly. Their claws, especially the ones on their wings, are long and curved at the end, giving them the ability to hang onto the smallest cornices.

Rockwings have spikes along their spine. Somewhere along the back, that row divides into two rows of spikes that go down their large tail. At the end of their tail, they have what is called a tail boulder: a large, heavy ball covered in spikes, covered by the hardest scales of their entire body. A well thrown hit from a rockwing's tail tip can kill.

Their scales are grey, white, black or brown. They most often have losange, snake like patterns, but other shapes are common such as spots, blotches, stripes... Their eyes can be any color.

Physical aptitudes

Rockwings are very good at flying. They can fly for hours in strong winds. Their large tail, which weighs more than half of the rest of the body, can deal a lot of damage and break bones. Thanks to the long claws on their wings, they are capable of holding onto crevices in rock walls and hang there effortlessly. They often nap there on sunny days.

It is also a hunting technique: rockwings stay still on a wall, and when a prey shows around, they jump to catch it. They prey on predatory birds and goats. Lower, in valley forrests, they hunt foxes, wolves, and badgers.

Society

Government

Rockwings are under a monarchy. The tribe is led by the Queen, who has absolute power over everything.

To access the throne, heirs must defeat the current queen in a traditional fight. The opponents fight respecting a set of rules, and win by making 10 points first. The royal referee is always present. Often, a tournament is organized for several heirs to fight for the throne on the same day. Heirs first eliminate each other, the queen is the final oponent.

Currency

Rockwing's currency are precious stones and gems. The unit is a very specific quantity of gold called a Gold Coin. The second unit is the diamond, it is worth 1,000 gold coins.

Jewelry

Rockwings love jewelry. Rich rockwings decorate their entire house with precious stones, above arcades between different rooms or around mirrors for exemple. Rockwings like to wear gems, on necklaces or bracelets, but also have them embedded on their scales (this is a very expensive procedure). The palace is decorated with statues made out of gems, glass and stone.

Towns

Cities are built in walls, most often in trenches. Rockwings dig houses dirrectly into the rock. Bridges often link the to sides of a city that is in a trench. Typically, habitations are found the lowest in the trench, while shops and otherwise public spaces are found near the top. The nurseries are always at the very bottom, and very well guarded. The ground at the bottom of a trench is often a place of gathering for rockwings, who like to organize parties there. Dark places are lighted by torches. In front of them, there is often a glass and gem shield, that casts colors all around the place.

Each full moon, a huge gathering called the Moonlight Feast takes place. Temporary shops open with exclusive items, a feast is organized and exhibition stands open. Unions always take place during a Moonlight Feast. The next day is always a rest day, except for military forces.

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General information ▪︎ Horns and spikes traits

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General information ▪︎ Tail boulder traits