Dragorian

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| homeworld = [[Drakoria (Sodahan)]]

| universe = [[Sodahan]]

| creator =

| creator = Unknown

| species_relatives = [[Dragonelles]]

| ancestral_species = [[Dragovian (Sodahan)]]

| status = Thriving

| traits = Aggressive, ~~unless~~ socialized from hatching.

| traits = Aggressive, territorial, deeply intelligent; capable of empathy when socialized from hatching.

| eye_colors = [[Color:Yellow (Eyes)]]

| scale_colors = [[Color:Green (Scales)]], [[Color:Rose (Scales)]], [[Color:Slate (Scales)]]

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Dragorian are a [[Drakoid]] species ~~hailing from the planet~~ [[Drakoria (Sodahan)~~|Drakoria~~]]. ~~They descended~~ from ~~a lineage of~~ [[Dragovian (Sodahan)|~~Dragovian~~]] ~~known~~ for their ~~smaller stature~~ relative to a ~~typical [[Dragon~~ (~~Sodahan~~)~~|Dragon]]~~. ~~They were exceptionally intelligent even for~~ a ~~Dragon~~. ~~They slowly evolved over several hundred millennia~~. ~~Within that time they became spacefaring~~ and ~~encounter many~~ species ~~that found them hostile~~ and ~~unruly~~. ~~Eventually of~~ [[Star Elf (Sodahan)|Star Elves]] stole eggs ~~and hatched~~ them to ~~create ambassadorial members~~ of the ~~species~~ to ~~prove they meant no harm~~.

The '''Dragorian''' are a dominant [[Drakoid]] species native to [[Drakoria (Sodahan)]], a volcanic and mineral-rich world within the [[Sodahan]] universe. Evolved from the smaller, winged [[Dragovian (Sodahan)|Dragovians]], the Dragorians represent a balance between the primal ferocity of dragons and the intellectual sophistication of humanoid civilizations.

Early Dragorian societies were insular and tribal, governed by dominance hierarchies and ritual combat. Over countless millennia, they transitioned from survivalist warlords into structured empires, pioneering metallurgy, psionic communication, and early astronavigation.

== Biology ==

Dragorians possess dense, reptilian musculature optimized for terrestrial locomotion and hand-to-hand combat. Their broad chests, elongated limbs, and digitigrade stance grant formidable reach and explosive power. Eons ago, their ancestors shed vestigial wings, adapting to life on the ground as Drakoria’s air currents thinned and volcanic ash dimmed the skies.

Their thick, prehensile tails act as both counterweights and weapons—used for balance when running and as powerful sweeping strikes in battle. Hands and feet end in keratinized claws capable of fine manipulation or devastating slashes. Their scales are micro-segmented for flexibility, forming natural armor that thickens along the spine and tail.

Dragorians exhibit clear sexual dimorphism: males commonly display deep emerald or slate-green scales, while females tend toward rose or amber tones with lighter underbellies. This contrast serves both camouflage and social identification within clans.

Thermal regulation occurs through subtle pigmentation shifts in their scales, dispersing or retaining heat through microscopic vascular channels. Their hearts and lungs are oversized relative to humanoid norms, supporting brief, superlative bursts of strength and endurance.

Despite their formidable physiques, Dragorians maintain a sharp intellect, capable of advanced problem-solving and linguistic nuance. Their brains contain two lateral psionic lobes believed to enhance empathy within pack structures, facilitating instinctive emotional resonance.

== Behavior and Traits ==

Dragorians are instinctually assertive, often mistaking deference for weakness. However, socialized individuals—especially those raised in mixed-species environments—display exceptional empathy and self-control. The concept of Drak’har (“worthy fury”) defines their moral code: strength must serve wisdom, and aggression without purpose is disgrace.

Their psionic resonance fosters deep kinship bonds; packmates share subconscious emotional impressions. This makes betrayal nearly unthinkable among bonded Dragorians and forms the basis of their most sacred oaths.

== Culture ==

Dragorian civilization values honor, discipline, and ancestral legacy. Their artistry emphasizes geometry and flame motifs, representing rebirth and self-forging. The ancestral creed “Stone remembers flame” appears across temples, weapons, and data tablets alike.

Their faith centers on the primordial Flame-Mother, a mythic matriarch said to have laid the first eggs in molten rock. Shrines dedicated to her burn continuously—symbolizing eternal endurance. Philosophical orders interpret her fire as both literal and spiritual: the inner flame of willpower and transformation.

== Interstellar Relations ==

First contact between Dragorians and other Sodahan species often resulted in warfare, as their sheer size and territorial demeanor were perceived as aggression. The [[Star Elf (Sodahan)|Star Elves]] of the [[Celene Concord]] famously stole Dragorian eggs, raising them to demonstrate that nurture could overcome nature. These “First Hatched of Light” became the first Dragorian ambassadors and remain honored as cultural saints.

== Modern Era ==

Modern Dragorians have adapted to interstellar civilization, constructing vast orbital shipyards and psionic academies. Many serve as mercenaries, philosophers, or spiritual guardians, embodying their species’ duality between fury and wisdom. Their fleets are famed not just for their power, but for their restraint—victory achieved through strength tempered by honor.

== Trivia ==

* Dragorian blood contains trace plasma-reactive minerals, providing limited energy resistance.

* The greeting gesture—pressing both foreclaws together—is symbolic of cracking an eggshell, representing rebirth through dialogue.

* Hybridization with [[Dragonelles]] has yielded rare but fertile lineages known as Flameborn.

* The Flame-Mother myth is one of the oldest surviving belief systems within the [[Sodahan]] continuum.

== References ==

[[Category:Sodahan universe]]

[[Category:Species]]

[[Category:Drakoid species]]

[[Category:Sentient species]]