Demi-Dragon

A single crimson-scaled runt of a dragon is trapped amidst an orcish warband, waving axes and spears—eager for an easy kill. Fire lights up the forest clearing as the dragon charges fearlessly, driving the startled orcs back as she attacks with a ferocity that belies her modest size.

The azure dragon studies the wizard's arcane runes, his companions waiting close by. Jotting a note down in his beloved journal, he inhales deeply, leeching the magical energy right out of the protective ward. With a satisfied smirk, he leads his companions deeper into the wizard's sanctum.

The dragon presses himself further into the jungle mud, his scales rapidly adapting to hide him from his pursuers. Confident in his camouflage, he watches as his pursuers rush past. Soon, he settles in to awaken a new flame within him. His pursuers would return, and he would be ready.

Though each of these demi-dragons tell a different story, they share a similar background—they were once humanoids who later in their lives were changed into the form of a dragon, and must now deal with the consequences.

Some demi-dragons are ostracized by those around them, while others are celebrated. Some relish their new form, while others loathe it, but all are linked by the circumstances surrounding their unique form.

Imitation of Form To most, dragons are a thing to be feared and hated. To some, dragons are admired as paragons of power. To a few, dragons are envied as the ultimate rulers of the natural world. Among these, there are some who would sacrifice anything if it would let them have that power for their own. Whether driven by fanatical beliefs, a hunger for personal power, or a genuine wish to help others by whatever means are available, some choose to undergo a ritual transformation that changes their body into an imitation of a true dragon. The resulting creature is known as a demi-dragon—a being that was created rather than born. Although a far cry from the real thing, these demi-dragons are undeniably dedicated to the dubious path they have chosen.