Chromatic Dragons

The Corrupted Guardians

Chromatic Dragons were once noble defenders of Wakodia, created by Drakhalos to embody the primal forces of the world. During the Arcane Cataclysm, they were sent to aid mortals in their battle against the Betrayer Gods. However, their exposure to the Betrayers’ influence corrupted their nature, transforming them into embodiments of destruction, greed, and chaos. Now feared and reviled, chromatic dragons dominate the darkest corners of Wakodia, their legacy forever stained by betrayal.

Physical Characteristics

Appearance: Chromatic dragons are distinguished by their vibrant, gem-like scales, now marred by the corruption of the Betrayer Gods. Their physical forms reflect the traits of their corrupters, with features that evoke fear and awe.
Lifespan: Like all dragons, chromatic dragons are effectively immortal, growing more fearsome with age. Their power and cruelty increase as they mature.
Height and Build: Chromatic dragons range from horse-sized wyrmlings to colossal, fortress-sized ancient dragons. Their builds emphasize raw power and aggression.

Ethnicities

Red Dragons: Corrupted by Draxor, the Eternal Sovereign (Pride), they are tyrannical and arrogant, driven by an insatiable desire for domination.
Blue Dragons: Corrupted by Varus, the Dreamer of Decay (Sloth), they embody lethargy and despair, ruling desolate deserts with oppressive stillness.
Green Dragons: Corrupted by Serephina, the Covetous Abyss (Envy), they are masters of manipulation and control, weaving lies to dominate their surroundings.
Black Dragons: Corrupted by Gorgathul, the Maw of Infinity (Gluttony), they revel in decay and destruction, claiming swamps and ruins as their domains.
White Dragons: Corrupted by Varakus, the Covetous Flame (Greed), they are relentless hunters driven by primal greed, ruling frozen wastelands.

Mythology & Lore

The Primal Guardians: Chromatic dragons were created to protect Wakodia’s natural balance, representing elemental and primal forces.
The Arcane Cataclysm: During the war, they were sent to battle the Betrayer Gods, only to be corrupted by their influence, severing their bond with Drakhalos.
The Betrayed Flame: Legends speak of Drakhalos’s sorrow as he witnessed the corruption of his children, a wound that has never healed.

Behavior and Society

Chromatic dragons are fiercely independent, territorial, and often tyrannical. They dominate their chosen environments, enforcing their will on weaker creatures. Their corrupted nature drives them to revel in chaos and destruction, making them some of the most dangerous beings in Wakodia. Unlike metallic dragons, they rarely form alliances with mortals, viewing them as tools or prey.

Role in History

Chromatic dragons were pivotal in the Arcane Cataclysm, fighting alongside mortals against the Betrayer Gods before their corruption. Since then, they have become symbols of terror and destruction, shaping Wakodia’s landscapes and histories with their wrath. Mortals remember them as both heroes and villains, their legacy as conflicted as their nature.

Relationships with Other Species

Mortals: Chromatic dragons inspire fear and hatred among mortals, who often associate them with ruin and tyranny.
Metallic Dragons: Relations are deeply hostile, with metallic dragons viewing their chromatic kin as tragic but irredeemable enemies.
Dragonborn: Chromatic dragonborn are often distrusted, seen as tainted by their draconic ancestors’ corruption.

Legacy

Chromatic dragons remain a testament to the power and danger of the Betrayer Gods. Their corruption serves as a warning of the cost of imbalance and the fragility of even the mightiest beings. Despite their fall, some believe redemption is possible, a hope whispered in the darkest corners of Wakodia.

Chromatic Dragons