Dragon, Silver

Silver Dragon
Silver dragons, like other species of dragon, are limited in number after the recent Dragon War. They possess silver scales and a crest which runs from their head down to their back. They also possess curving horns which points towards their tail. Although not as large as other dragon species, silver dragons are still massive in size. They sometimes appear to adventurers in their humanoid form, and sometimes live among elves or humans in such a form.

These creatures make their homes in the Barrier Peeks above Winterbloom. Because of their proximity to the hin establishment, many hin mages trace the origin of their magic back to a silver ancestor. It is even said that the silver Matriarch Zephalion for a while walked the Hin Nation in hin-shape, leading the Nation untill the babylonian nurse Franny arrived in Winterbloom. They prefer the high mountains, where they usually prey on large animals such as deer or moose.

Silver dragons usually lay their eggs on a bed of snow. In opposition to gold and red dragons, silver dragons need to keep their eggs cool during the incubation period. Once the eggs hatch, the parents take special care of their offspring, which possess blue-grey scales that lighten to bright silver as they mature.

Silver dragons are friendly and helpful. However, they do not feel the urge to eradicate evil, as do the gold dragons. Instead, silver dragons often wait for someone to ask them for help before acting. Like most dragons, silvers like to hoarde treasure and will often have large stores of precious items within their lairs.

In combat, silver dragons usually use a combination of magic and physical attacks. Their breath is also extremely cold, allowing them to freeze their enemies in their tracks.