Dragon, Hematite

Origin

Hematite dragons are hybrids of Bronze and Coal dragons.

Alignment

Hematite dragons are always Neutral Good or True Neutral.

Habitat

Iron-rich mountains and iron mines.

Information

Cross breed of a bronze dragon and a coal stone dragon, the Hematite dragon differs primarily in its habitat of deep iron rich caves. Hematite dragons tend to be simpler than some of their glittery cousins, but what they lack in shine they more than make up for in power. Hematite dragons are hard working and kind, often helping lost cave explorers find their way out. They are natural burrowers and can move through earth almost like it was water. They are extremely shy and do not like to be seen. They are difficult to trust but if you ever earn it, you'll have a friend for life. When they are young their scales are dark with red oxidizing like unprocessed ore and as they age they tend to become shinier like highly polished steel. They have powerful thick limbs and bodies with wide claws perfect for digging. Their crests are built to displace earth and aid in burrowing.

Most hematite dragons avoid combat if possible unless defending an innocent or their lair or are otherwise cornered. They'll use dive tactics, moving into the ground and springing out to strike before burrowing again. They are magical and sometimes druidic and will often unleash magic needed to pacify a situation rather than kill things outright.