Amber Dragon

Amber dragons (Rostralis arvensis) are a species of dragon native to the continent of Vallhyn.

Habitat
Amber dragons are commonly found in the open fields of the Kingdom of Grammen, though the have been found elsewhere.

Biology
Amber dragons are characterized by their golden color; long, curved horns; and beaky mouth. Hands end in claws, as do the boxy feet, while its tail is fat and curved. The horns on its head are ornamental in design and have been found to factor into the dragons' mating rituals. Males have additional spikes vertically from the forehead to the top.

In size, they are one of the larger dragon species, reaching a length of 14.5 m (48 ft) for females and 16 m (52 ft) for males from head to tail. Males generally weigh around 8,400 kg (18,518 lb) and females around 9,100 kg (20,062 lb).

Amber dragons are generally peaceful and are one of the longest-living species of dragon. That said, amber dragons have a deep love of bartering and it is often said they make seemingly inconsequential trade that can lead to unforeseen circumstances.

Scientific Classification

 * Kingdom: Animalia
 * Phylum: Chordata
 * Class: Anthracosauria
 * Order: Rhynchocephalia
 * Family: Draconem
 * Genus: Rostralis
 * Species: R. arvensis

In Culture
According to lore, the great sun god Vekest created the amber dragons to be his ambassadors to the elder races. He felt that they would be far better received than the solar elves. To serve this purpose he endowed each amber dragon with a sense of honor, justice, fairness, and a willingness to compromise. This, in turn, has created an extremely personable and business-savvy sub-species of dragon.

In contemporary times there are more amber dragons than ever. As they are so amiable they rarely get into unnecessary scuffles and tend to live a long, happy life. It is also said that Vekest used his divinity to grant them the ability to breath light. While the mechanations behind this are not fully understood, it is believed to be mostly a optical illusion, merely the amber dragons' heated and wet breath shimmering in the sun, appearing as a beam of light.