Fire Drake

The Fire Drakes receive their name from living in the hot climate of volcanoes all over Caelereth. Many have been seen flying around the Norong'Sorno volcano in southern Santharia, this may very well be where the largest concentration of Fire Drakes live.Fire Drakes live to around 150 years of age, however only the strong survive this long because of their aggressive nature against each other. They have a long tail complete with small black spikes from the very tip to where the drake's tail connects to its torso. Mating season begins just after the winter season ends. The males are able to mate once they are between 35-50 years of age. The females are able to become fertilized at around 20-35 years of age. All drakes return to their birthplace, mostly in volcanoes. The male is the aggressor to the smaller, submissive females. In roughly 1 to 2 months the Fire Drake lays between 10 and 20 eggs in burrows that the mother digs inside the cave that the mother and father live in, this keeps them warm enough to require no attention from the mother. The mother and father leave and when the eggs hatch the little Fire Drakes are already alert and can function normally with ease.The Fire Drake like anything else in the world has a weakness. They can not stand water and water mages have very little trouble taking down these fire balls. Also drakes and dragons that have ice or water capabilities often take advantage of the drake's weakness, especially in battles over food. Aside from being a fantastic flyer they can breathe fire which is a unique ability at the least. The flames are fiercely hot like the lava of the volcanoes where the Fire Drake dwells. This particular drale's talons are incredibly sharp and fast, the Fire Drake can tear through its prey in a matter of seconds using its deadly claws.