Gem Dragons are a rare and enigmatic branch of dragonkind with scales that shimmer like precious stones. The known varieties include amethyst, emerald, sapphire, crystal, and obsidian, each a distinct type with its own elemental affinities and characteristics. Their crystalline appearance reflects a fusion of the physical and the psychic, distinguishing them from other dragon lineages.
Gem Dragons once inhabited the deepest caves and most remote mountains of Rolara. During the Extinguishment of the Stars of Power, as magic was sealed away, the Gem Dragons retreated from the world entirely. Their departure left Rolara bereft of their unique presence, and in the centuries since, their existence has been reduced largely to whispers and legends.
The Legend of Sardior
Beyond the known Gem Dragon varieties lies the myth of Sardior, the ruby dragon. Lost to time, Sardior is a figure of mystery whose scales reportedly glowed with the deep red of the finest rubies. Tradition holds that Sardior possessed wisdom that transcended the ordinary, reaching into the very fabric of existence.
The legend of Sardior is intertwined with the history of the Gem Dragons’ departure. As the Stars of Power were extinguished, Sardior vanished completely, becoming a symbol of what was lost and a beacon of hope for what might be rediscovered. Whether Sardior still exists somewhere beyond Rolara’s borders, or perished in the Extinguishment, remains unknown.