Drachen

Appearances
Drachen come in many different looks and colors. Most Drachen have a frill that is tucked in with the scales on the back of the neck. The frill varies, some can be spike like while others are like fins. The Drachen can use the frill to let out a terrifying sound, warning any predators to back off, or they can use it to blind it's prey or any threats by a gland located right underneath the frill. Drachen's wings vary in how many they have as well, the minimum being two while some can have up to 8. The more wings a Drachen has, the more agile the creature, telling if the creature relies more on agility or strength and power. Drachen scales are normally very dark in color, but vary. Some have deep crimson red, some have forest green or deep sea blue, they all have different colors. The rarest color is black, and normally black scaled Drachen's are the alpha of the species, having more power than most other Drachen's and able to assert dominance on any of the Drachen race. The Drachen size is quite large, the smallest being about the size of a 3 story building while the largest (and mostly found in full grown Drachen) is about as tall as an 8 story building. The Drachen's wings have patterns on them, each on being a different shape and glow a different color. The color most common to the patterns when glowing is red or orange while the rarest is a gold color or an aqua/ blue color.

Behavior
Drachen are very lazy creatures, usually enjoying to just lay down in the sun and sleep. They're normally are very docile, not attacking any creatures that don't seem like a threat. When threatened though, the Drachen usually raises his frill, standing on his back legs as he spread his wings, the patterns glowing as he either hisses or creates a sound with his frills. When relaxed, the Drachen's tail will be down, unmoving as his wings will be loosely tucked at his side. When scared, the Drachen's tail will tuck underneath him and his wings will be close to his body as he scrunches up, making him look smaller as he tries to hide himself from the threat. When flirty, or trying to impress a mate, he (or she) will have his frill raised, their marking will glow as they spread their wings, their head held up high.

Habitat
Drachen's will live almost anywhere, forests, jungles, or even snowy planes or deserts. They enjoy the sun, but some like the ran or snow more, it all depends on their element.

Breeding and Hatchlings
The Drachen have unique mating strategies. When the male sees a female he wants, he will usually try to impress the female by showing off his patterns on his wings or doing a mating dance. If the female accepts, the two will test each others skills by hunting and/ or flying together. The two mates would then proceed to mate during their heat season, eventually producing offspring.

Diet and Hunting Method
Drachen eat nothing other than meat. They refuse to eat any thing to do with plants and will take meat over it any time. They usually hunt by stealth or agility. Depending on the Drachen, they can camouflage or blend in with their surroundings because of their scale color. Darker colored Drachen will hunt at night while lighter colored ones will use the day light and blend into the plants or surroundings.

Ability{s}
No one knows of all the abilities of Drachen, as powers are exclusively to each Drachen and it can vary from one power to many powers of different kinds.

Trivia

 * The Drachen will purr if happy or wanting to help a person or creature. If close up, bleeding wounds can be healed by the vibrations the Drachen makes.
 * The Drachen's scales are unable to be pierced by mortal weapons but can be pierced by weapons that are scattered throughout Apenia and other animals.
 * Drachen's usual build nest on high up places to guard their eggs.
 * Drachen personalities are unique than other Dragons that are unusual. They're very playful and will play with any creature.
 * Drachen are very protective and caring for those they love. If a loved one is threatened, they're willing to risk their life to save them.
 * Drachen are able to shift into a human, and can be half and half, showing off their horns and wings in human form.