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== About the Draken ==
The Draken are a reptilian people who thrive in some of the harshest environments in Tymora. From scorching deserts and volcanic wastelands to coastal floodplains and dense jungles, they have endured where many others would have perished. Though often called Dragon Men due to their appearance, the Draken are not true descendants of dragons. Instead, they are a distinct people whose history, culture, and beliefs have been shaped by the same unforgiving lands that forged their strength.

Clan loyalty, resilience, and self-reliance are central to Draken identity. While their cultures differ greatly in their beliefs and traditions, all Draken respect strength, perseverance, and the ability to overcome adversity. Throughout Tymora they are known as warriors, sailors, hunters, elementalists, scholars, traders, and survivors, each carving their own path beneath the shadow of dragonkind.

Unlike many races, the Draken are divided into two distinct peoples: the numerous Wyrmlings and the rarer Drakelings. Though they share a common ancestry, their physical appearance and societal roles have diverged over countless generations.

=== Drakelings ===
Drakelings are the larger and more physically imposing of the Draken peoples. Their thick scales, powerful builds, and draconic features make them formidable warriors and natural leaders. Across Draken society they are often associated with martial strength, endurance, and personal achievement, earning respect through action rather than words.

Though outsiders often view them as little more than warriors, Drakelings occupy many roles within Draken society. Some become commanders, guardians, dragon hunters, spiritual champions, or protectors of sacred places, while others pursue more disciplined paths as scholars of warfare, priests, and clan leaders.

=== Wyrmlings ===
Wyrmlings are the most numerous of the Draken peoples and are generally smaller, more agile, and more adaptable than their Drakeling kin. While they retain the scales, claws, and reptilian traits of the Draken, their appearance is often less imposing and more approachable to outsiders.

Their adaptability allows them to thrive in a wide variety of roles. Wyrmlings can be found as merchants, sailors, diplomats, scholars, craftsmen, laborers, explorers, and elemental practitioners. Though they may lack the raw physical power of Drakelings, they are valued for their ingenuity, versatility, and ability to succeed in almost any environment.