Metallics:
Metallic dragons are widely considered the more benign branch of the two primary lineages. Their true forms are easily characterized by shining, metallic hides, as well as three pairs of non-pteroid limbs. However, like their chromatic kin, they are adept shapeshifters and these features are not always readily apparent. The astute draconologist must learn to recognize metallic dragon by lair features alone. In overview, metallic dragons do not produce sterile offspring (colloquially known as kobolds), and are far more likely to build lairs in or near inhabited areas. Anecdotal reports often describe these lairs as more 'playful' in design, with elements of the hoard distributed throughout the entire matrix.
While generally tolerant of humanoid races, even within their lairs, metallic dragons are still potentially extremely dangerous. Spacial distortion of lairs are known to bleed into inhabited zones, where unwitting civilians may become lost or injured. Most reports of metallic dragon interactions suggest they view us not as prey, but as interesting playthings. See below for an overview of the five primary classes of metallic dragon.
Gold
Golden dragons are widely regarded the most noble of dragonkind. Characteristic anatomy: golden scales, an elongated rostrum with a veil of sensitive facial tentacles, and anywhere from 5 to 18 pairs of finlike wings extending from the base of the neck to halfway down the tail.
Golden dragon lairs are far better understood than any other species, oweing to the sociability of their creators. There are multiple known cases of coastal cities owing their prosperity to both the wise oversight and great physical and magical power of a Gold. Our university's own namesake and founder Saargasto is a member of this breed.
Silver
The true form of a silver is unmistakable for its sheild shaped crest and silver scales; yet few who have crossed paths with a silver have even been aware they had done so. Silvers are master shapeshifters, taking the form of humanoids in order to collect for their hoard.
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