Alien Compendium

1. So long as the character fits the backstory and description laid here, congrats! It's not hard to make a fauxbian your own, and they don't really have a limit on what they can be. Though, keep in mind, most are small mammals that hover around 3'-3'6". Above and below are not the rule but the outlier and should be treated as such.

OVERVIEW

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Doragons are the descendants of the Dragons of old. They can use their magical blood to tap into the elemental powers of their bloodline, making them some of the galaxy's strongest sorcerers. A Doragon's elemental affinity is determined by the color of their blood; the Metalbloods command one of eight basic magics, while a new phenomenon known as the Gembloods use more specialized forms of magic. If you're looking to play a magic-based character, consider making them a Doragon!

APPEARANCE

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Humanoid, for the most part. They can stand around the average human height, but some are significantly taller. Most Doragons have colored scales that cover their appendages, such as their arms, legs, and tail. These scales typically match the color of their blood, but this isn't always the case. Furthermore, Doragons can possess any combination of horns, sharp teeth, claws on their hands and feet, and non-human colored skin. Some Doragons even have small pairs of wings, but they cannot use these to fly by default.

Further physical traits also come from their blood color as explained below.


HISTORY

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Before there were Doragons, there were Dragons. At time immemorial, these ferocious beasts were among the apex predators of the cosmos, leaving their mark on mythology as legends. The Dragons proudly conquered and eviscerated planets as they pleased; for a time, only the strongest warriors of their worlds could hope to match their strength.

Unfortunately, as the eons passed, the raw might of the Dragon proved incapable of keeping up with the birth of society. Some would use magic to seal their oppressors for eternity; others would invent the technology to slay them where they stood. While some would manage to escape this fate, it was clear that the golden age of Dragons was over.

In response, a subset of Dragons flocked to the edge of the universe and populated a small planet now known as Eminor. With their pride shattered, these Dragons kept to themselves for millions of years, slowly evolving into a shape reminiscent of those who bested them. They became bipedal, much smaller, gained patches of skin where their scales used to be, and obtained human-like intuition. Having lost many of their original draconic qualities, the people of Eminor would become known as the Doragons.

The secret to most Doragons' strength is their magical blood. It is the connection point between Doragon and their ancestors, augmenting their bodies and abilities in various ways. You can distinguish a Doragon's innate abilities through the color of their blood. While you're free to play around with this as you see fit for your character, there are three universal rules you should consider:

1) All Doragons possess an affinity for exactly one element. 
*Hybridization with some species can positively or negatively affect this affinity, with some unlucky Doragon hybrids left with no magical capabilities whatsoever.
*It is uncommon, but not unheard of, for some Doragons to possess a different affinity than their blood color suggests.

2) All Doragons can learn the magics of other Doragons, but they will not come to them as naturally.
*Generally speaking, it is harder for Doragons to learn multiple forms of magic than to master one, so many choose the latter approach for its practicality.
*No Doragon in recorded history has mastered all the elements, but this doesn't mean it's impossible.

3) All Doragons possess the potential to learn low-level Air magic, regardless of blood color.
*Most Doragons don't have wings, much less ones large enough to sustain flight. To compensate, all blood types evolved the ability to use Air magic to fly, though that's the fullest extent of what they can learn on their own.
*Hybridization can also positively or negatively affect this affinity.

Most Doragons fall under the category of being a Metalblood. These Doragons' affinities align with eight basic elemental magics, outlined below: 

Gold	Fire	The most common blood type. In alignment with the Dragons of old, goldbloods possess an affinity for fire magic. At a minimum, they can breathe fire and have natural heat resistance.
Silver	Ice	Silverbloods come from a subspecies of Dragons that adapted to a different environment, opting to weaponize cold over blazing heat. Their breath can freeze any surface it touches, and they naturally resist the cold. Ice magic is their specialty.
Copper	Toxic	Copperbloods can produce a highly toxic, acidic ooze from their body. With enough practice, they can manipulate how it projects from their body. Their tough skin can withstand their own acid, as well as from any other source.
Rose Gold	Psion	Often shorted to just "rosebloods," these Doragons possess the innate ability of telepathy. While they aren't born with any offensive capabilities, they also have the widest variety of techniques to learn: from teleportation to telekinesis, to mental manipulation and more.
Brass	Earth	Brassbloods have more raw strength and durability than any of the other blood types, including the gembloods. They can cover their body in a hardy metallic surface and have an easier time learning earth-based magic.
Nickel	Air	While all Doragons are capable of learning air magic, nickelbloods sacrifice other affinities to execute it with unparalleled precision. From walking on air to hardening it into solid material, a skilled nickelblood can make for an impossibly tricky opponent.
Cobalt	Water	Cobaltbloods use water magic to materialize liquids that they can manipulate offensively. Some take on the healing role of the Metalbloods, granting this liquid magical healing properties to mend their allies or themself.
Platinum	Lightning	Platinumbloods use magic to conduct electricity through their bodies. They can even use plasma to augment their speed, making them strictly the fastest variant of Doragons to exist.

In addition to the Metalbloods, there is a new subspecies of Doragons known as the Gembloods. There is no consensus on how these new kinds of Doragons are coming to life; some believe they are the byproduct of galactic crossover. Gembloods are special in that they have a natural affinity for unique forms of magic that exist outside of the eight elements. You can tell them apart from Metalbloods by their glistening blood and more vibrant colors. Their novelty means that a lot of information about them is undocumented; you can find a list of some example abilities here:

Jade	Fission	"Fission magic" is a new-age magic that focuses on splitting anything it comes into contact with. It can be used to bisect ki blasts and limbs alike, rendering them harmless. A high-level jadeblood could even perform nuclear fission to create a radioactive explosion.
Turquoise	Conjuration	Turquoisebloods can banish any number of things into magic seals, then "conjure" them on their side for battle. They can banish/conjure both objects and people, with the latter being under an automatic hypnosis effect to ensure no harm comes the conjurer's way.*
Opal	Divination	Much is unknown about divination, but current knowledge allows opalbloods to briefly look a matter of seconds into someone's future**, making them defense experts. Most opalbloods opt to learn generic spells in addition to their blood affinity to bolster their offense.
Malachite	Mutagen	Malachitebloods use mutagen magic to change their body parts on the fly, turning themselves into chimeras of destruction. They can also temporarily or permanently curse others with detrimental mutagens*, though less efficiently than they could manipulate their own body.

*Of course, should the target be another player, this requires OOC permission, and this effect can always be broken.
**To prevent metagaming, I strongly recommend keeping divination as a flavor for defensive techniques. Ask for OOC permission otherwise.

Again, this list is non-exhaustive! As Gembloods are a new phenomenon, players are free to create new magics as they see fit! If you'd like to add one, feel free to message me. 

TRAITS

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Due to the wildly varying nature of the offensive/defensive capabilities of Doragons, there are no universally recommended Traits shared between them. It is encouraged that players pick their Traits based on the blood color they choose (ie. platinumbloods getting Fastest in the Universe for their speed, turquoisebloods making use of any number of Minion-based Traits, etc.), but this is not required. Go wild!

TRANSFORMATIONS

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Again, because Doragons have varying strengths, their abilities can manifest in many ways. There are no rules on what qualifies as a good Doragon transformation, but there are two paths that you could consider as a starting point:

1) Path of the Emperor: It is rare, but possible, for Doragons to tap into their ancestral connection on a deeper level than just the magic they wield, temporarily transforming their body into a full-on Dragon.

2) Path of the Sorcerer: By overloading their magical abilities, Doragons could potentially embody the element(s) they wield in various ways. 

RULES

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1) The eight Metalblood elements are absolute; you can't invent a completely new one. If you're interested in making a new form of magic, you should consider playing a Gemblood! 

2) On that note, please write responsibly! If you're going to create a new magic, you should explicitly state the limits of what your character can do with it to prevent miscommunications in the future.