So, I have developed the concept of what you might call a "dragon land" Roleplay. This Roleplay as you can imagine is centered around a fantasy land untouched by humankind. Neither Humans, Orcs, Elves, nor any humanoid race has set foot on this land, and it has been dominated and ruled by dragons for centuries.

Players will of course create their own dragon, basing the creation off of detailed information on dragons which I will provide.

There are however issues and obvious questions that I am facing with this idea, which is where I ask for input and helpful suggestions, possibly debate.

Some of such issues and questions are as follows;
-What would be the ultimate plot or purpose behind the Roleplay? It would need some kind of ultimate plot element or diverse story arcs, because after a while people would get bored just fighting dragons and hunting deer.

-Should I introduce humanoids at some immediate point in the IC? A war or any form of interaction between, say, dragons and Orcs or dragons and humans might be a nice story arc.

-Should the dragons be magical or magical capable, or would this be rather "godmoddish"? (Although magic dragons does sound cool.)

-Should all dragons more or less be the same regarding power and overall potential? Should there be different classes and castes of dragons like in The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim?

-Should their be some kind of hierarchy or "lordship" amongst the dragons, such as an Elder or Ethereal dragon, or should they be more beastly, living in "herds"(Prides) and clans?

These are the most immediate issues that I face in creating this Roleplay, and I will need input and helpful advice and suggestions before I can proceed. I ask only for positive advice and feedback and constructive criticism, not an angry rant.

I like the sound of it.

Let me answer with my opinion on the issues :

1. I would say at first to be someone kind of coming of age quest. Our dragons to have some kind of quest to complete before they can be called "true dragons".

2. Yes. A war between any humanoid species and dragons.

3. I would say yes. Dragons were "known" to be masters of magic but only the old ones. Maybe our dragons could learn magic over the course of the RP.

4. No. Dragons should be different in power. Let's say a fire dragon could be stronger in terms of physical strength than a water dragon while the water dragon would be faster and so on. Different castes should be a thing.

5. I would say both. Like the Germanic tribes. They had clans and they had full autonomy over their clan but when there was a threat or something that would affect all clans, the clan leaders would meet up. Also, a leader was chosen (usually through battle) of all the clans (also happened in Britania, Arthur's time).

If you need help or something. I'm here ! I am not new even if this account is :)

Thank for your input!

I do like the idea of a coming of age quest, a ritualistic deed for young dragons to prove their mettle. I'll have to start thinking of something for that.

Regarding number two, I was thinking Orcs, since humans and dragons are so cliché and Elves versus dragons has been done before. (Inheritance)
I feel like Orcs would be a fine foe, regarding their fearlessness and battle and drive for war and military conquest.

In terms of castes, I actually was thinking of four separate "classes"; Fire Dragons, your standard "run of the mill" dragon, Ice Dragons from the northern mountains, solid white or gray only they would be, Water Dragons, which are basically overgrown sea serpents with wings, but no fire or ice breath, and finally, Elder Dragons, which would just be huger and more armored and brawny than normal fire dragons.

As for the magic idea, sounds like it could work yes.

As for the clan ordeal, of Prides as they will be called, that also sounds fair.

As for help, I would gladly take you on as my Co-GM if you'd like.

@Mister Thirteen

Common folk lore state that the dragons are one with the elements. So, that would be : Fire, Water, Air, Earth, Gold dragon (light) and Black dragons (darkness). Of course, you don't need to follow the common folk lore. I believe that going for 6 types of dragons would give Rpers more choices and not limit their options.

I am on board with the Orc war arc. Maybe after the war, humans or some other humanoid species arrives in Eldenir and they are thought to be orcs when they only wish to...idk study the dragons etc. But let's deal with the first arc before talking in detail about other arcs.

Magic maybe could be specific to their "element" if we do the element type dragon spin. A water dragon that could cast fire magic would not make much sense, right?

I would be honored to help you with this RP as it's CO-GM :)

What about demons, necromancers, and all that fun stuff?

@Apocalypse

I'm not well and truly familiar with Air and Earth Dragons.
I'll try and read up on them tomorrow.
I'm not familiar with Dark Dragons either, though I love that concept.

I suggest that we concrete Fire and Ice Dragons, consider Water Dragons, and I'll read upon the other three (Air, Earth, and Darkness) tomorrow.

Perhaps we could spiff up Dark and Light Dragons as primarily magic reliant. What do you think? They could be the masters of magic and the two castes of Elders while the elemental based Dragons are lessers.

@Mister Thirteen Folklore on dragons is highly divided. Most fairy tales that involve dragons, believe them to be one with the elements. In the same tales, dragons are believe to be able to communicate by thoughts rather than words. While other tales, depict them to be bloody creatures with a blood lust that is only matched by their desire for wealth.
So, it all depends on what of these stories you want to believe in.
We could do something else. A different view. I've seen a similar idea somewhere but this one will be a little different.

What if we say that all baby dragons are humanoid in nature (think Lizard man) and when they come of age (the first arc), they are imbued with the magic to turn into full dragons. How would that sound to you?