Creature:Heartland Draconian

The Heartland Draconians are one of the three main branches of the Draconian species evolution line. These large and stocky lizards have grown accustomed to life on the mainland areas of the Draconian continents. The Heartland Draconians have learned to rely on sheer brute strength to overcome challenges and obstacles, as such has led to the development of a stubborn and hot-headed nature for typical Heartlanders.

Physical Appearance
One of the most distinguished features of the Heartland Draconians is their buff body frame. Their displays of physical strength helps build a social hierarchy for Draconian packs, with the strongest families placed as the leaders of cities and nations. Another feature of the Heartland Draconians is the three spikes, one located on each elbow, and one grown from the tips of their tails. These spikes help act as natural weapons should the Heartland Draconian become ambushed.

The Heartland Draconian is well protected, even without armor; they are protected by armor-like plates that grow along the belly and back of the creature. The horns are a symbol of pride among Heartland Draconians, if a Heartland Draconian has brought great shame upon his/herself, their family, or even their people as a whole, their horns are broken off to symbolize this act, scarring the individual for life.

Implanted on the Heartland Draconian’s forehead is a small cluster of hard crystals, this is the Draconian’s core. All Draconian species has a core cluster implanted on their forehead since hatching, these mysterious crystals provide strength and longevity natural for the Draconians as a whole; if damaged, the individual may grow weak, or even expire.