Draconal

Dragon agathions, known as draconals, number among the most powerful of their kin and also the wisest, embodying the wisdom of a benevolent philosopher-king. With their wisdom comes an elevation above material matters, making them the most removed from the troubles and lives of mortals. Draconals serve as the guardians of powerful magic, and they dispense their wisdom in service of the greater good of Nirvana and the celestial planes.

As celestial beings, draconals are opposed to unholy and wicked forces. They're patient and ageless creatures, and their machinations against the forces of evil sometimes move at a glacial pace. Draconals tend to have more immediate and direct impact working as mentors to mortals. They can provide counsel and knowledge to individuals or groups of heroes working against wickedness, guiding the mortals to excise evil with scalpel-like precision. This mentorship also allows a draconal to maintain their focus on planar matters or a larger, long-term plan against evil. Some draconals see the presence of evil as something useful, a motivation to stir benevolent creatures into action. To mortals, this outlook can sometimes appear as indifference, but draconals rarely knowingly allow an evil to grow out of hand.

Draconals appear more draconic than humanoid. They walk on their hind legs and balance on their long, serpent-like tails. Sharp claws tip their scaled humanoid hands. Each draconal often embodies a core wisdom of some kind. This wisdom often affects their physical appearance in distinct ways. For example, a draconal who believes the greatest wisdom is in understanding yourself will likely have refective scales, allowing those who look upon them to see themselves fully. Because of this, draconals come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors.