Black Dragon

Black Dragons

The Lords of Decay

Black dragons are the most sinister and cruel of the chromatic dragons, thriving in the decayed and desolate swamps they call home. They revel in destruction and corruption, seeing themselves as the ultimate predators in a world of decay. Their acid breath and malevolent nature make them harbingers of ruin, feared even among their chromatic kin.

Physical Characteristics

• Appearance: Black dragons are coated in slick, tar-like scales that glisten in the light, giving them a shadowy and almost oily appearance. Their horns curve forward like jagged spikes, and their eyes glow faintly with a toxic green hue, reflecting their corrosive nature.
• Height and Build: Black dragons are lean and angular, with elongated necks and tails that enhance their sinister silhouette.
• Breath Weapon: A line of corrosive acid that melts anything in its path, leaving only ruin in its wake.

Behavior and Society

Black dragons are solitary and territorial, ruling over their swamps with an iron grip. They delight in the suffering of others, often tormenting their prey before delivering the final blow. They have no regard for alliances or loyalty, viewing even their kin as potential threats or tools. Black dragons are also hoarders, favoring treasures corroded by time or ruin to reflect their own decaying domains.

Habitat

Black dragons thrive in swamps, marshes, and other decayed landscapes where they can spread their influence. Their lairs are often hidden beneath stagnant pools or within ancient ruins, surrounded by traps and corrosive defenses.

Role in History

Black dragons are infamous for their destructive impact on civilizations throughout Wakodia’s history. Many once-thriving regions have been reduced to desolate wastelands under their rule. Legends tell of entire cities consumed by acid and swamps that spread unnaturally, leaving only the black dragon’s domain in their place.