Sea Dragon

​Draconis kampos

Typical Adult Sea Dragon 20-30 ft | 6-9 m average in length. Lifespan: 30-40 years.

​About:

Draconis Kampos, or sea dragons, are another species of Gemstone dragon. They range in colors amongst blue, green, and purple, their fins often a lighter color than their body. The gems these dragons carry are often aquamarine or turquoise--but on rare occasions dragons with other gemstone varieties can be found. Unlike most other species of dragon, sea dragons do not hatch from eggs, but are live-birthed in litters no larger than three individuals. These dragons are very similar to tiger sharks not only by live births, but also in that during their first year of life, these dragons resemble smaller adults, but are virtually defenseless--but they quickly mature by 2 years old. Adult sea dragons are incredibly fast and agile in the water, and can easily outmaneuver all but the most skilled horse and rider teams. Like all gemstone dragons, they shed their gems after breeding.
Sea dragons live in groups referred to as a battery--named so because they often attack as a group, and use the razor sharp edges of their fins, physical attacks, and an ability to spit boiling hot water jets at their enemies or prey. These battery are often in groups of 4-8, and always possess an alpha--which is easily identified by the larger fins and frills compared to the other adults in the battery. Interestingly, the alphas in a sea dragon battery are either gender, and it does not determine how many individuals are in the battery--as there will be any assortment of male to female ratios. Additionally, Sea Dragon males and females are indistinguishable, except during birthings. Their prey is very diverse, including almost any aquatic animals. 

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​Hunting Recommendations:Oceanpearl is a must! Heat potion is also useful, to avoid the boiling jets this species shoots at prey and attackers alike. 
Golden wing can be used to fight these dragons near the surface of or in shallow  water, if you can coax them out of their caves. They are uncoordinated and slow here--which can be used to your advantage. 
Cave systems are very complex. Map or mark as you go to prevent getting lost!
​They possess no magical ability, though the gemstones they carry often do--though they appear to not be able to harness this power. 

​Habitat & Diet:Mostly found surrounding Aleria, Isles of Invermay, and Korandyre. Sea dragons live in vast, twisting mazes of coral and gem-studded underwater caves, only venturing out to hunt. Rarely come to the surface, unless defending territory, or grabbing an easy meal. They will come to the shallows to birth their young in warm water, and gradually acclimate them to the colder temperatures down deeper. This species dwells only in saltwater environments, having been pushed out of their old freshwater caves by other species. 

Breeding season: Anytime year-round, as they live birth their young. 

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Dragon Artwork by: Virna-K