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==='''Dragonfolk Culture'''===
==='''Dragonfolk Culture'''===


Dragonfolk communities tend to promote matters of self-improvement and exemplify beauty of the inner self in all things both physical and intellectual. Most dragonfolk believe that improvement of the self serves to improve the community and embrace a “strong links make a strong chain” mentality. While this can develop tightly-knit communities built on mutual support, it can also lead to harsh ostracization of those deemed unsupportive of the community.
Dragonfolk communities tend to promote matters of self- improvement and exemplify beauty of the inner self in all things both physical and intellectual. Most dragonfolk believe that improvement of the self serves to improve the community and embrace a “strong links make a strong chain” mentality. While this can develop tightly-knit communities built on mutual support, it can also lead to harsh ostracization of those deemed unsupportive of the community.


Dragonfolk in society are often praised for their eagerness to learn, meticulous instruction and service to the local community. It is not unusual to see dragonfolk artisans taking on multiple apprentices or to see dragonfolk city guards organizing community self-defense lessons for the poor and exploited.
Dragonfolk in society are often praised for their eagerness to learn, meticulous instruction, and service to the local community. It is not unusual to see dragonfolk artisans taking on multiple apprentices or to see dragonfolk city guards organizing community self-defense lessons for the poor and exploited.


==='''Dragonfolk Traits'''===
==='''Dragonfolk Traits'''===
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'''Appearance:''' Dragonfolk coloration varies widely, ranging from muted browns, grays, and mottled greens to more dramatic reds, blues, and even purples. Some have a more metallic or gemlike sheen to their scales, appearing golden, coppery, crystalline, or rusted. Many are multicolored. Just like true dragons, dragonfolk horns, spines, frills, and tails are as varied in appearance as their colorations.
'''Appearance:''' Dragonfolk coloration varies widely, ranging from muted browns, grays, and mottled greens to more dramatic reds, blues, and even purples. Some have a more metallic or gemlike sheen to their scales, appearing golden, coppery, crystalline, or rusted. Many are multicolored. Just like true dragons, dragonfolk horns, spines, frills, and tails are as varied in appearance as their colorations.


'''Lifespan:''' Dragonfolk are a longer-living lineage, reaching maturity around age 26 with a lifespan of roughly 200
'''Lifespan:''' Dragonfolk are a longer-living lineage, reaching maturity around age 26 with a lifespan of roughly 200 years.
years.


'''Other Draconic Creatures:''' Dragonfolk hold other draconic offspring, such as drakes and wyverns, in the highest possible regard, with some treating them as [[divine]] beings.
'''Other Draconic Creatures:''' Dragonfolk hold other draconic offspring, such as drakes and wyverns, in the highest possible regard, with some treating them as divine beings.


'''Tension with Dwarves:''' While most dragonfolk accept the historicity of dwarves having directly created the dragons, they do not view dwarves as superior. Rather, they typically believe that the dragons - immortal and wise beyond all Eons - have far surpassed their own creators in creativity, power, and splendor.
'''Tension with Dwarves:''' While most dragonfolk accept the historicity of dwarves having directly created the dragons, they do not view dwarves as superior. Rather, they typically believe that the dragons immortal and wise beyond all eons — have far surpassed their own creators in creativity, power, and splendor.


=== '''Dragonfolk Features''' ===
=== '''Dragonfolk Features''' ===
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|'''Buffer Fall'''
|'''Buffer Fall'''
|When falling, you can slow the descent and angle of your fall. For every 30 ft that you fall, you take 1d4 falling [[damage]]. Furthermore, for every 10 ft that you fall, you may choose to move 5 ft horizontally.
|When falling, you can slow the descent and angle of your fall. For every 30 ft that you fall, you take 1d4 falling damage. Furthermore, for every 10 ft that you fall, you may choose to move 5 ft horizontally.
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|'''Fire Breath'''  
|'''Fire Breath'''  
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|'''Unique Feature'''
|'''Unique Feature'''
|Choose one option from the ''All Dragonfolk Features'' table at level 1.
|To further define your dragonfolk, choose one option from the ''Dragonfolk Features'' table at level 1.
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|'''Cold-Blooded'''
|'''Cold-Blooded'''
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|You suffer TD while in arctic environments or any environment with below-freezing temperatures, but gain TA while in desert or jungle environments, as well as any other environment that exceeds 80 °F. Additionally, gain +1 FORT.
|You suffer TD while in arctic environments or any environment with below-freezing temperatures, but gain TA while in desert or jungle environments, as well as any other environment that exceeds 80° F. Additionally, gain +1 FORT.
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|'''Fire Breath: Draconic Lungs'''
|'''Fire Breath: Draconic Lungs'''