A Dragon Child Index

Dragons


BLACK MARINE DRAGONS

TERRITORIES: Oceans, Lakes, Rivers and Seas, primarily the Ocean of Eternity 
and the Great Abyss
ELEMENT: Water/Lightning

Black Marine Dragons are primarily water-based dragons that inhabit the seas 
and oceans of the Dragon Realm. The majority of their population dwell 
within the Ocean of Eternity, which is about three times the size of the 
Pacific Ocean of Earth. They average at about two hundred and fifty feet in 
length and are especially suited for the heavy pressures of the deep. Their 
lungs contain special cellular structures which can extract oxygen and 
nitrogen from the water like the gills of a fish, allowing them to remain 
under water indefinitely. They can also breathe air as well, making them 
amphibious. They are capable of flight, but require certain spells to carry 
them aloft. Their eyes are able to see through the murky depths of the 
oceans, due to their sensitivity to the green portion of the electromagnetic 
spectrum.

The Black Dragons of Water have developed numerous natural abilities, 
derived from other marine animals that they have encountered over the 
countless centuries. Many have developed poisonous quills, the ability to 
camouflage themselves, ink projection, and the power to create tremendous 
amount of electricity like an electric eel. However, their primary ability 
is the manipulation of water in all its forms and its applications. They are 
able to create mist, ice, snow, sleet and so on, giving them the capability 
to create storms, such as blizzards, thunderstorms, hail and so forth. This 
makes them wizards of weather and many of the agricultural inhabitants of 
the Dragon Realm depend on them.
Their ruler is of course, Radarne, the Black Dragon King of the North.


BLUE ROCK DRAGONS

TERRITORIES: Crystal Caverns, Iron Wood Forests and some other areas
ELEMENT: Rock

Like the Red Fire Dragons, this is a very general classification, which 
includes all blue-colored ground species. There are many other types of 
ground dragons, but these are the most powerful. Chief among them are the 
ones that live in Socran's Eastern Kingdom. Nearly all of these kinds of 
dragons are excellent diggers and climbers, though some like Socran, are 
winged. However, their main asset is their ability to control gravitational 
fields and magnetic waves. With this power, they are capable of wingless 
flight, erect protective barriers, lift enormous objects or repel objects. 
Their magnetic powers give them mastery over metal, except for the mystic 
metal Rigidium.

All Rock Dragons are extremely resistant to damage, due to their thick, 
ultra-dense scales. Many types are able to withstand extreme pressures and 
impacts, making them among the most invulnerable of all dragons. Socran 
himself could withstand a nuclear blast at point-blank range. (See his 
entry).

With their affinity for the ground, some species of this type of dragons are 
able to transmute objects on a molecular scale. They have great knowledge in 
alchemy and can produce virtually any material from any other substance. 
Still others have developed psychic control over plants, causing them to 
grow at astounding rates or making them move as if alive.

Though their energy and psychic powers are formidable, their physical and 
mental abilities are their greatest assets. Blue Rock Dragons excel in raw 
power and very few could match them in terms of brute force and endurance. 
However, they don't depend solely on brawn as they are also quite shrewd. 
Their minds are very high on the IQ levels and they prefer to look at things 
in an analytical view. Logic and common sense are their allies.


COPPERSTONE DRAGONS

TERRITORIES: Copper Mesas, southeast of the Iron Wood Forests
ELEMENT: Rock

As their name implies, these dragons are a deep, reddish bronze. They 
average in length of thirty-five feet and are of a wingless variety. They 
resemble gigantic iguanas and many have developed spiny protrusions along 
their backs and crests. These dragons are excellent climbers and their claws 
are powerful enough to crush steel, or dig into the surfaces of the Copper 
Mesas, their natural habitat. As their main element of control is rock, they 
can manipulate gravitational and magnetic waves to a certain level. Now this 
would mean that are capable of flight, but they mostly restrict this ability 
to prevent falls. They prefer to have their claws firmly attached to the 
surfaces of their home. They are also superb diggers and have created a wide 
network of tunnels and caverns throughout the mesas and the surrounding 
areas. They even have underground highways that connect their territories 
with the Iron Wood Forests and the Crystal Caverns, stretching for miles.
Their primary means of defense and attack are the chemical sacs located in 
their throats. These specialized sacs contain a chemical that is usually 
inert, but when expelled from their mouths and comes in contact with the 
air, it becomes a highly caustic acid. This acid is more powerful than any 
known on Earth and can dissolve metals and rock in seconds, (not to mention 
what it could do to the human body). They use this ability to build their 
dens, but can also use it as a very deadly weapon. In addition to their 
afore-mentioned claws, these dragons are very brutal fighters when provoked.
Copperstone Dragons are temperamental and highly territorial. They are quite 
prideful and takes things very personally. However, if they are left alone, 
then they won't have any reason to attack others. They CAN be reasoned with, 
provided that the person in question does not say or do anything that they 
can interpret as a threat. Their ruler is Socran, the Dragon King of the 
East.


CRYSTAL-SCALE DRAGONS

TERRITORIES: Crystal Caverns and other subterranean areas.
ELEMENT: Rock

The Crystal-Scale Dragons are a subspecies of the basic Rock Dragon and are 
somewhat related to the Copperstone Dragons. They have developed highly 
refractive scales that give them a lustrous, diamond-like sheen. They vary 
between twenty to thirty feet in length and they mainly inhabit the Crystal 
Caverns of Socran's Kingdom. They are excellent manipulators of 
gravitational and magnetic waves, but their specialty is in the 
transmutation of objects. They are able to emit pulsating beams of energy 
from their eyes which can disrupt and rearrange the molecular structure of 
any inanimate object, especially the ores that are found in their habitats. 
This ability can be used as an offensive weapon as well. They are also 
knowledgeable in many transmutation spells and alchemy.

Due to the diamond-hard composition of their scales, these dragons are 
highly resistant to physical damage and can reflect many energy-based 
attacks as well. This quality also makes them highly heat-resistant. Their 
claws are hard enough to rip open titanium or reinforced concrete, making 
them excellent for digging and provide for defense or attack.

Another special characteristic of these dragons is the fact that they are 
able to produce high-frequency blasts by vibrating their scales together. 
Like the sounds made from a wine-glass when rubbed, the Crystal-Scale 
Dragons can produce sound waves that can be used either as an alternate 
means of communication, or as a defensive weapon.

Crystal-Scale Dragons are a wingless variety of dragon, but are capable of 
flight, due to their gravity-manipulation powers. However, for the most 
part, they choose not to engage in aerial travel, preferring to travel on 
foot, like their Copperstone relatives.

These types of dragons are solitary by nature and one usually does not 
encounter more than one or two at any given time. They aren't too sociable, 
but unlike their ill-tempered relatives, they're not quite as vicious. They 
follow their ruler, Socran.


GOLDEN MANE DRAGONS

TERRITORIES: Various areas, but mostly in the lowlands.
ELEMENT: Air/Fire

Golden Mane Dragons are a hybrid species of dragon that specialize in both 
fire and air elements. They are basically dragons that had originated from 
numerous intermarriages between Socran and Surek's kingdoms from long ago. 
As a result, these hybrids eventually developed into a separate subspecies 
of dragons that control both fire and air elements equally. They do not 
share the formidable wind powers of the Air Dragons, nor the immense flame 
capabilities of the Fire Dragons, but instead possess a considerable 
affinity for both elements, making them more versatile.

All Golden Mane Dragons are generally yellow in coloration and are 
characterized by the thick mane of gold fur which runs from the top of their 
heads and along their spines to the tip of their tails. These hairs can be 
used to make the Infamous Dragon Whisker Soup, but because of their potency, 
the soup made from these strands can also work on females. One unique 
characteristic of this kind of hair growth formula is that the user will 
grow only blonde hair, regardless of what his or her natural hair color was. 
Another factor to take into account is that the hairs from these dragons 
cannot be severed by conventional means and can be only cut through the use 
of magic. This makes it extremely difficult to obtain the main ingredient to 
Dragon Whisker Soup.

The wings of these types of dragon are another unique feature, being 
feathered like a birds instead of the more common bat-wings of most other 
species. In actuality, the feathers are specialized scales that had been 
developed over the centuries. These 'feathers' can be used as weapons, as 
they can be launched like darts. Each feather has a razor edge along its 
side and can cut through dense alloys with ease.

Generally speaking, Golden Mane Dragons are very playful and love to engage 
in games. However, they are quite loyal and are fierce fighters. They follow 
both Surek and Karrida, but for the most part are independent.


GRAY THUNDER DRAGONS
TERRITORIES: Cloud Mountains and a few other regions
ELEMENT: Air/Lightning

Gray Thunder Dragons can be categorized primarily as dragons of the wind 
element and are therefore under the command of Surek. However, their 
ancestory do have ties to the Golden Mane Dragons as they are one of the few 
species of dragons that grow hair, which can be used to make Dragon Whisker 
Soup. The hair grown from this kind of soup will always be black. They also 
have some ties to the water dragons, which may explain their affinity to 
produce and control huge amounts of electricity.

As their name implies, these dragons are gray in color and average ninety to 
one hundred feet in length. Their forms are more reptilian in appearance and 
they travel by means of the large, bat-like wings on their shoulders. Gray 
Thunder Dragons have heavily insulated scales, making them imprevious to 
electrical shocks. Though they can control the air element, they specialize 
in using lightning spells and attacks. Another feature of these dragons are 
that their wings possess extremely sharp lines of scales which can be used 
as weapons. The scales are diamond-hard and can cut through titanium like 
butter.

Gray Thunder Dragons are considered cynical in nature, but some do have a 
sense of humor. For the most part, they are loyal to their friends and 
allies.


KARISU

DRAGON SPECIES: Golden Mane Dragon
TERRITORIES: Lowlands and Ruby Stone Cliffs
ELEMENT: Air/Fire

Karisu is a member of the Golden Mane Dragons and one of Ranma's childhood 
playmates. By dragon standards, she is just a child, though her human form 
is the equivalent of a sixteen-year-old. She is a very easy-going at heart, 
and had developed a deep fondness for Ranma, which later became infatuation. 
She is highly protective of her human friend.

In her dragon form, she is approximately sixty feet in length, though it is 
possible that she will get larger as she grows. In addition to the various 
fire and wind powers that is inherent to all Golden Mane Dragons, she is 
also knowledgeable in healing spells and divination, (possibly taught to her 
by her Godfather Sojan and Surek).

Karisu can also transform herself into human form, as well as a Draconian 
form. For the most part, she prefers to be as human as Ranma, as she feels 
that makes her closer to him. She is an excellent fighter in terms of 
unarmed combat, having trained with Ranma and her cousin Rike. Her human 
form possesses far greater physical skills and can cast a wide variety of 
spells.


KARRIDA, DRAGON KING OF THE SOUTH

DRAGON SPECIES: Red Fire Dragon
TERRITORIES: The Inferno Plains, Fire Tongue Valley
ELEMENT: Fire

Karrida is the red-hot, yet cool-tempered Fire Dragon of the Southern 
Territories, which includes the Inferno Plains and Fire Tongue Valley. His 
den is located in the center of the valley, at the end of the River of Gold, 
in the hottest area in the Dragon Realm.

Karrida is the largest of the Red Fire Dragons and the most powerful. He is 
the quintessential fire dragon of both Western and Asian Lore. His scales 
are heat-resistant enough to survive the inside of Earth's molten core. It 
is unknown whether or not he could survive being near the sun.

Karrida's power over the element of fire gives him phenomenal attacking 
ability. His body contains sacs which produces a liquid substance that is a 
million times hotter than napalm. In addition to being able to exhale huge 
gouts of flame from his mouth, he can also projects beams of heat from his 
eyes. He is also armed with acid sacs located behind his palate, which can 
release an extremely hot and caustic substance, which can dissolve a tank in 
seconds.

Since his main element of control is fire, Karrida possesses vast knowledge 
of various spells and methods of manipulating flame, heat, smoke and light. 
He has been known to shape fire into intricate patterns and forms. He is 
also knowledgeable in alchemy, due to the fact that his element is essential 
to many chemical reactions.

The Fire Dragon King's personality is usually in good humor, but he does 
occasionally lose control when his temper gets the better of him. He is the 
second-eldest of the Dragon Kings, and is somewhere around 40,000 years old.


RADARNE, DRAGON KING OF THE NORTH

DRAGON SPECIES: Black Marine Dragon
TERRITORIES: Northern Oceans and the Great Abyss
ELEMENT: Water/Lightning

Radarne is the Black Dragon King of the North. He rules the northern areas 
of the Dragon Realm, which includes the oceans, waterways, and coastlines. 
He is also the supreme ruler of all sea-dragons and other denizens of the 
deep. His den is located near the bottom of the Great Abyss; a near-infinite 
chasm at the center of the floor of the Ocean of Eternity.

Though he is capable of flight, Radarne is more suited to water 
environments. His wings resemble more like the fins of a fish, and his body 
is able to withstand the intense pressures of the deep. He is also more 
streamlined to maneuver easily under the oceans. His primary elements are 
water, and all aspects of the storms,(snow, rain, ice, hail, lightning), 
except for the wind.

The process in which he flies in the sky is by using a spell that makes the 
air around him denser. By this way, he literally 'swims' through skies. By 
filling his ballast sacs with a lighter-than-air gas, he is able to become 
airborne like a zeppelin. Of all the Dragon Kings, he is the slowest in 
flight.

Radarne's main means of natural defense or attack are the water sacs located 
near his lungs. He is able to shoot out intense torrents of water out of his 
mouth, (the Water Cannon Technique), that could reduce cities to rubble. By 
using special water spells, he can also emit freezing mist or deadly ice. 
However, his most devastating power isn't water-based, but the ability to 
emit enormous amounts of electricity, like an electric eel. Located near the 
back of his palate are several, special muscles which act like electric 
generators. These can emit enough voltage to power a large city. He can 
either emit pure electricity, (his so-called Thunder Breath), or combine it 
with his Water Cannon for more devastating results. His body is heavily 
insulated against electricity, making it impossible for him to be 
electrocuted.

Radarne also possesses sharp spines near the tip of his tail, which can be 
launched like darts at his foe with one flick. The spines instantly 
regenerate after being fired and can penetrate tank and battleship armor. 
They are also poison-tipped. His claws are sharp enough to rip apart coral 
reefs or ships with ease. The Black Dragon King is knowledgeable of nearly 
every kind of water and storm spells and how to manipulate them.
Radarne is the youngest of the Four Dragon Kings, (just over 18,500 years 
old), and his personality is somewhat gruff and cynical. He has very little 
trust toward the human race, thinking them as weak, pitiful creatures. 
However, Ranma may just change his mind about all humans.


RED FIRE DRAGONS

TERRITORIES: Ruby Stone Cliffs, Inferno Plains, Fire Tongue Valley and a few 
other areas.
ELEMENT: Fire

Red Fire Dragons are actually several species of dragons that are classified 
together into a larger group, in accordance to the color of their scales and 
their power over flame. There are several species of dragon that are not 
red, but can project flame. However, the Red Fire Dragons are the most 
powerful when it comes to pyrotechnics. They could spout flames that could 
burn or melt virtually any substance.

Nearly all species of these dragons can withstand tremendous amounts of 
heat, (ranging between 5000 to 1,000,000 degrees Celsius), due to their 
special heat-resistant scales. The largest Fire Dragons, including the Fire 
Dragon King of the South, (Karrida), could withstand the heat of Earth's 
molten core. It is uncertain whether they could resist the heat of the sun's 
surface.

Many of these dragons are winged and are capable of flight. These types take 
advantage of the hot air currents of their habitats, to give them added 
lift, though they are capable of using spells to aid them in flight. There 
are a few wingless species, (such as the Chinese varieties), that fly under 
different means.

Red Fire Dragons generally make their homes in hot climates, but there are 
some that are scattered throughout the Dragon Realm. The majority are 
concentrated in the Southern Territories and all follow Karrida, the Fire 
Dragon King of the South.


RIKE

DRAGON SPECIES: Gray Thunder Dragon
TERRITOTIRES: Cloud Mountains
ELEMENT: Air/Lightning

Rike is Ranma's other childhood playmate. Like his cousin Karisu, he is 
considered a child by dragon standards, though his humman form is equivalent 
to a teenager's. His personality is somehwat of a joker's, and he likes to 
play tricks. However, when the situation warrants it, he becomes very 
serious, especially in combat. He has a bit of a rivalry going with Ranma, 
and is always trying to one-up his human friend, though both know that it's 
all just for fun.

Like all Gray Thunder Dragons, Rike has an affinity for wind and especially 
electricity. He is able to produce, channel or absorb an unknown amount of 
current, making him extremely formidable in battle. By mixing magic and ki 
with lightning, he is able affect any target, regardless of whether or not 
it is insulated or nonconductive against electricty. He also has some talent 
in healing spells, though his cousin and Ranma have greater skill.

Rike is most dangerous when he assumes his true form. His dragon body 
currently measures ninety feet in length, but he will probably grow even 
larger as he ages. His human form possesses superior physical abilities and 
he can also cast a variety of spells.


RUBY CLIFF DRAGONS

TERRITORIES: Ruby Stone Cliffs, west of Fire Tongue Valley
ELEMENT: Fire

The Ruby Cliff Dragons are a midget species of dragon that inhabit the Ruby 
Stone Cliffs, near Fire Tongue Valley. As such, they are primarily fire 
dragons, with an affinity for flame. Ruby Cliff Dragons usually average 
between two to four feet in length, making them among the smallest of 
dragons in the realm. However, what they lack in size, they more make up for 
in versatility and agility. They are able to navigate the treacherous and 
confined areas of their home with ease. They are able to project searing 
blasts of flame from their mouths that is comparable to high-powered 
flamethrowers, but more intense. They can melt the strongest of Earth alloys 
in seconds. Furthermore, though their main element is fire, they can also 
manipulate the other elements and various other spells to considerable 
degrees.

Ruby Cliff Dragons have highly developed sensory powers, giving them extreme 
awareness of their surroundings. At times, they can use these abilities as a 
form of radar, which is quite suitable to avoiding hazards while flying 
through the narrow passes and caverns of their habitat. There have also 
developed highly advanced psychic abilities, which includes long-distance 
telepathy, precognition and mind-manipulation of others. They are often 
called upon as seers and can predict the near-future with almost perfect 
accuracy.

Basically, these dragons are friendly and would rather find peaceful 
solutions to conflicts. However, they will engage in battle if there is no 
other option. And despite their small size, they can wreak considerable 
damage. They obey Karrida, Dragon King of the South.


SOCRAN, DRAGON KING OF THE EAST

DRAGON SPECIES: Blue Earth Dragon
TERRITORIES: The Iron Wood Forests and the Crystal Caverns
ELEMENT: Rock

Socran is the eldest of the Dragon Kings, at around 55,000 years. His 
kingdom includes the vast Iron Wood Forests and the Crystal Caverns where 
Rigidium is mined. Inhabiting the caves of his kingdom are the various 
tribes of trolls, golems and other subterranean races. The forests are home 
to several clans of elves. As the eldest of the Dragon Kings, Socran is 
often the spokesperson of the Dragon Council.

As his element is rock and all its aspects, Socran's powers are unique and 
extremely powerful. His main asset is the ability to manipulate gravity and 
magnetic waves. He could levitate an aircraft carrier out of the ocean, or 
increase the gravitational pull on any object, making it virtually 
impossible to lift. By focusing his power into a beam of gravitational 
energy and shooting it from his mouth, he is able to cause his targets to 
warp and twist themselves apart. Only the most densest of materials could 
withstand being crushed or torn.

His magnetic powers give Socran complete control over metal, allowing him to 
shape them as he sees fit. He is also able to produce force-fields of 
various sizes and intensity. He can cause electromagnetic disruptions that 
can black out cities.

Socran also possesses vast knowledge of alchemy and is able to transmute 
objects. Due to his affinity to the elements found in the ground, the Dragon 
King is able to rearrange the molecular patterns of inanimate substances. 
This power is projected through his eyes as beams of white light. He has 
been known to turn coal into diamonds, accelerating the natural process 
which usually takes thousands of years. He can transform iron into glass, 
granite into graphite, copper to lead and so forth. And yes, he can even 
transform lead into gold. The only material which he cannot affect nor 
recreate is Rigidium, due to its complex mystical properties.

The Dragon King's scales are among the toughest in the Dragon Realm. Even 
without the use of a protection spell or magnetic force-fields, Socran could 
easily withstand a forty-megaton thermonuclear blast at point-blank range. 
He is virtually impervious to all kinds of heavy artillery. As a Rock-Type 
Dragon, he also possesses phenomenal strength and could knock down 
skyscrapers with one blow.

His last ability is his control over plant life. He can cause seedlings to 
sprout and grow within seconds after they are planted. He can cause trees to 
move or vines to tie themselves into knots. This power is more along a 
psychic process than magical, and it is unknown what his upper limits are.
Socran is quite level-headed and he is very open-minded. He is for the most 
part, serious and straight-forward, but even he has his lighter side. He 
always has the welfare of his fellow dragons and those who inhabit the 
Dragon Realm in mind, and will do what is necessary to keep them safe. He is 
willing to give others the benefit of the doubt, but only if those people 
are deserving of it.

SOJAN

DRAGON SPECIES: Ruby Cliff Dragon
TERRITORIES: Mountainous regions near the Fire Tongue Valley
ELEMENT: Primarily fire, but has some control over Wind and Rock elements.

Sojan is a member of the dragons which inhabit the gemstone-laden cliffs 
that overlook Karrida's domain. Sojan is one of the midget-sized species of 
dragon, which is well-suited for the treacherous and very confined areas of 
the Ruby Stone Cliffs. He makes his home in one of the many caves on the 
western areas of the cliffs.

Sojan excels in fire spells, but is also capable of performing wind and rock 
magic. He is well-versed in nearly all the martial arts ever created on 
Earth, since he had spent much of his time watching the people of that 
world. He is also capable of healing, transformation, psychic, and several 
other types of magic. He is a relatively young dragon of around 5,000 years, 
and he has been known to make unorthodox decisions. His most questionable 
action to date, is his Blood Bond with Ranma Saotome; the first that had 
been made in over three millennia.

Sojan is somewhat whimsical and laid-back, but will be serious when the 
situation warrants it. He loves to play tricks and has a bit of an odd sense 
of humor. However, despite his quirks, he does possess a kind of wisdom that 
has often swayed the decisions of the Dragon Council.


SUREK, DRAGON KING OF THE WEST

DRAGON SPECIES: White Dragon
TERRITORIES: Cloud Mountains and Mount Dragon Wind.
ELEMENT: Air

Surek is the Dragon King of the West. His den is near the summit of the 
highest point of the Dragon Realm, known as Mount Dragon Wind. He commands 
all white dragons, as well as the minor air-serpents and other denizens of 
the Cloud Mountains, a landmass that remains suspended in the air some two 
miles above the surface of the Dragon Realm.

Like all White Dragons, Surek is at home in the air. His body is quite 
aerodynamic and he is the fastest of the Four Dragon Kings. He can easily 
withstand the thinning air of extremely high altitudes, and can maneuver 
with unbelievable agility, despite his enormous size. His wings are 
specially formed to give the best possible lift and propulsion. His main 
element of control is of course, the air, specifically the wind and all of 
its aspects.

As previously mentioned. Surek's body was built for flight and is somewhat 
lighter than most dragons his size. His scales are coated with a special 
kind of resin that somehow reduces air friction, allowing him to slice 
through the atmosphere. At times, Surek uses a spell which aids him in 
flight. His top speed has never been clocked but he has been known to break 
the sound barrier.

As a White Dragon, Surek's powers are primarily based on wind and sound. His 
wings can stir up gusts of air at hurricane speeds or create vortexes to 
lift objects as large as a freight train. By manipulating the density of the 
air around him, Surek can create solid-air masses that can slam into his 
targets like a battering rams, or cut like blades, (think of Genma's vacuum 
blades, but on a much larger scale and far more accurate). He can also 
produce controlled sonic booms with his wings, but his most lethal attack is 
the Death Roar. Specialized vocal cords in his throat can produce 
frequencies of such intense pitch, that it can shake objects down to their 
component molecules. Solid materials crumble into dust and living things can 
be stripped down to the bone in seconds. Only the most densest of materials 
can withstand such a disruption.

As with all White Dragons, Surek is also knowledgeable in the healing arts 
and it is rumored that he can even bring back the dead. This fact has yet to 
be admitted or proven by Surek. He has demonstrated great ability with 
healing spells, herbal medicine and a few added techniques.

Surek is older than Radarn, (around 26,200 years or so), is a bit more 
forgiving. He enjoys a good joke now and then and is quite fond of Sojan's 
charge. He was Ranma's primary teacher in the ways of using the wind and his 
flight instructor.


WHITE DRAGONS

TERRITORIES: Cloud Mountains and various high-altitude regions.
ELEMENT: Air

White Dragons were born in the sky, literally. They revel in their freedom 
among the clouds and very seldom remain on the ground for extended periods 
of time. Though many can grow to enormous size, they are generally lighter 
than normal. Their bodies have adapted for high altitudes and are 
aerodynamic. They also love speed and have developed many techniques to 
increase their flying velocities. They are the fastest flyers in the Dragon 
Realm.

White Dragons are the masters of element of air and the property of sound. 
They have been known to create hurricanes, tornadoes and sonic booms with 
their wings. They are also capable of producing such effects with spells. A 
few dragon species, including the Dragon King of the West, have developed 
specialized vocal cords that can produce a variety of sounds, which range 
from extremely low tones to the hypersonic. At the most extreme levels, such 
sounds can be lethal. The Dragon King Surek is able to use his ability as a 
weapon called the Death Roar. (see his own entry).

White Dragons are also adept at healing spells as well. Their friendly 
natures and sense of compassion, even toward humans, has led them to develop 
both natural and magical ways of healing the injuries of others. Their 
knowledge of herbal medicines, shiatsu and healing spells is extensive and 
they also know of several unorthodox methods. It is rumored that these types 
of dragons are capable of resurrecting the dead. However, such acts, (if 
possible), are forbidden unless it is with the full consent of the Dragon 
Council. Furthermore, only the highest-ranking White Dragons would know of 
such spells. It most likely that Surek has that kind of knowledge, but he 
has yet to admit it openly.
