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Dragons are the mightiest collection of organic species in all of Threa. Widely varied and yet alike, these beasts have miraculous abilities unknown to any other species; they can breathe fire, breathe poisonous gases, spit acid, are venomous, or can withstand extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. Ranging in size from less than a drakling to utterly massive sea monsters, dragons cover the entirety of Threa with variety and mastery.

The numerous species of dragon are sorted into one of two categories: true dragons (called kul in Aezkian) and lesser dragons. The distinction is based primarily on their intelligence, but also on how they use magic.

All true dragon species are superiorly magical. Among them are the best mages Threa has. They are aware of their powers and use them creatively as well as instinctively, even experiment with them to improve them. It is their sapience that permits this. All true dragons are of a heightened intelligence, similar to that of a humanoid. They are not mere beasts. While some may appear dim even besides the average wolshak, others possess an intellect much greater than that of the average drakling. Every true dragon species is capable of learning a language, though not all normally learn one. Some true draconic species rely on bestial sounds exclusively.

Lesser dragon species vary in their magic ability. They may be magically superior or inferior, or even non-magical. Those who can use magic do so instinctively and naturally. They lack the intelligence to use it creatively, being more animal than person. Some are smart akin to how some aquatic mammals are, may even learn to understand commands in the same way a [faunacompendium#dagger-toothed-leaper|dagger-toothed leaper]] can, and a special few are even capable of mimicking sounds and using them within an understood context like a parrot does, but full, proper comprehension of language is beyond them.

What all dragons have in common is their general anatomy. They posses a head, usually mounted on top of a long neck, a tail, and six limbs: four legs and a pair of wings. These appendages vary in length and design from one species to the next, but their number is the same. However, ground-dwelling species of dragons often have very devolved wings, mere stumps. The wings of some species are scarcely visible because they are just bones hidden under their hide. Others may have, over the course of their evolution, repurposed their wings into climbing limbs rather than flying ones. In short: Not all dragons are capable of flight.

The body shapes the species possess range from that of a lizard or crocodile to that of a feline (with wings). It depends on their habitat and method of acquiring sustenance. Most dragons are carnivores or piscivores, but there are omnivorous and even herbivorous species as well.

More information is found on the individual pages of the draconic species in question.