So that's the opening post. The lore will be further expanded upon in short time, but I wanted to get this done and posted first. Some quick facts about the setting:
- Ishtar-VII is slightly smaller than Earth, with similar gravity and orbiting a similar star. However the vast majority of the planet is covered in arid deserts; most of the water on the planet is located beneath the ground.
- There are three distinct variations of dragon on the planet: Drakes (quadrupedal dragons lacking wings), Dorobou (bipedal dragons lacking wings), and Wyverns (bipedal dragons with wings). These variations are distinct, and interbreeding between them often results in stillborn or sterile offspring.
- The planet's economy revolves around the arenas, with mining for minerals being a close second. A small amount of income comes from visitors from offworld visiting to see the pit fights.
- Not all dragons are trained for the arenas. They range from modes of transportation to beasts of burden to pets.
- Dragons display high intelligence for an animal, and are quick learners.
- When a dragon is bonded with a human, the two are able to communicate their emotions or ideas to each other mentally. The exact method is not clearly understood, but a strong bond between a dragon and their trainer is essential to longer careers in the arena.
- When a dragon dies, most of their body is harvested for various reasons: meat, hide, medicine, etc. Only in rare instances is a dragon's body spared from this process.
- A dragon's diet is composed roughly of 60% animal matter (usually livestock like sheep), 38% plant matter, and 2% minerals naturally found on Ishtar-VII. It is believed that the mineral aspect of their diet strengthens the bones and scales of a dragon.
- While dragons are the most important creature in Ishtarian culture, other native animals, including wyrms and salamanders, are common species.
I'll be continuing to work on this offline. I would appreciate any interest and feedback on the RP. Thank you.
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