Vartai

The Vartai are a race of half-dragons that have been around for almost as long as humans themselves.

The biggest Vartai population in Battleonia is located at Medrovia. Other important Vartai cities are located in the Smoke Mounstains and the Namera Caverns.

Characteristics
Physically, the Vartai distinguish themselves from other races for their natural shapeshifting abilities. These allow them to take a vast array of forms, ranging from looking entirely human to taking full dragon form. The most common form in which they appear, however, is a halfway point between the two forms—mostly human-looking but draconic traits, such as horns, wings, unusual skin and hair color (dictated by the Element to which they were born, just like Dragons), etc. On the other hand, a great majority also take a "half-dragon form", which consists of transforming into a dragon form of human proportions and size, when in battle.

Like dragons, they age slowly and have long lifespans. In cases where the mother is a dragoness, Vartai are born from eggs, which require extended incubation time to hatch. Their diet may consist of meat (sometimes raw), fish and vegetables, depending on their availability. Alcohol, however, is quite rare among Vartai, due largely in part to its rather disastrous effects when combined with the physiology of certain dragons.

Vartai are peaceful creatures and are known to be quite affectionate with mates and family. Most of them despise fighting, and only do so when absolutely necessary. Killing other creatures, especially fellow Vartai or dragons, is usually considered one of the most grave offenses in their culture. It is only accepted in the most dire of circumstances, such as when protecting loved ones from a direct assault. Likewise, family is most important to them. Due to this, hurting a mate or family member is considered the most grave offense in Vartai culture, and is punished quite harshly.

Most Vartai find what they love to do most in life, and find a way to make a good life for themselves from it, even if they're more skilled at something else.

Known Vartai

 * Cyrus
 * Gaspar
 * Jalek Guth'Hai
 * Nava
 * Sheila
 * Xerxes