Dragons

The emblem of the Dragon Empire.

The Dragons, also known by themselves as the An'drakah, and collectively as Dragonkind, were a race of powerful serpentine beings of divine origin. The Dragons were among the only races that were directly planned and created by the Divine Gods during the dawn of life in Existence. The Dragons were to be the stewards and guardians of all order in the mortal realms.

During this time, when life on Earth was still in its infancy, the Dragons established a mighty empire which spread all across the face of Earth and possibly beyond. The Dragons used their great wisdom and power to create the Pokemon, uplifted creatures of nature meant to use a light touch to watch over the world and keep it always in balance. During the ancient times, Dragons were worshiped by Men and venerated by Elves, and loved by their creations, the Pokemon. The Dragons were so powerful that no race of mortal ever dared to defy them, until the time of their Fall.

The Dragons were masters of the magical arts, and were responsible for establishing the many divisions and schools of magic. They were the mightiest and wisest race in all of Creation, and they taught many races about the cosmos, magic, and architecture. A single Dragon's power was immense, said to be capable of felling armies and whole cities. Despite this, the Dragons were peaceful and benevolent, being the children of Anurel, the God of Righteousness.

The Dragon race was almost entirely wiped out over three thousand years ago, through a series of devastating conflicts that were started by a traitor dragon, the sorcerer Malefor, whom was seduced by the Dark Gods. Since then, the Dragons have been reduced to myth in the modern world, subjects of fairy tales and old legends, the truth fading away from history.

Dragons and Culture

Notable Dragons

Over the many millennia that the Dragons ruled over Earth, there have been many legendary, influential, and powerful figures among their kind, wielding incredible power, wisdom, and ambition. Some notable Dragons include the following.

- Ryujin: Father of All Dragons, he was the first of his kind created by the god Anurel along with his mate, Typha. Ryujin was said to have had control over the storm, seas, and sky.

- Typha: Mother of All Dragons, she was created alongside Ryujin during the infant days of Earth. Typha was wise and loving, said to have had control over natural forces and benevolent magics.

- Malefor: The Traitor, the Dark Master, he was the first Dragon to ever side with the Dark Gods and devote himself to the Chaotic Elements of magic fully. It was Malefor that betrayed his people and led to their collective destruction, plunging the world into relative chaos afterwards.

- Eregar: Elder Brother of Malefor, he was originally a strong and wise Dragon who acted as a caretaker for Malefor in their younger years. However when Malefor betrayed his people, he used his dark magics to brainwash Eregar into his service. Eregar was ultimately killed by his brother anyway following the conflict.

- Cyndestra: Consort of Malefor, the Dark Mother, she was originally a magically gifted Dragon who took an interest in Malefor as they studied magic together. When Malefor turned to darkness, Cyndestra followed him blindly and shared in her lover's indulgence of Chaotic magics, becoming nearly as corrupted as him.

- Ysera: The Dreamer, she was an ancient Dragon even during Malefor's time, believed to be among the direct children of Typha and Ryujin. Ysera dedicated her life to the upholding of life and the natural world, and was one of the ruling members of the Dragon race prior to their fall. It is believed she still survived the cataclysmic event.

- Balefyre: Bringer of Fire and Death, he was known as the Great Fire Dragon, one of the First Brood directly born from Ryujin and Typha. Balefyre was once a noble and wise dragon dedicated to even-handed use of power and fire magic, but after having a horrific vision of the End Times, Balefyre descended into madness and took up with Sargeras and the Burning Legion, using his might and vast fire magics to cause destruction.