Dragonsworn

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Who Are They?

Dragonsworn are individuals who have been taken in by a draconic flight and shaped into an agent. They are the eyes and ears of their patrons across Azeroth. Anyone may be subject to being offered the position, but it's largely luck which decides whether or not a dragon takes an interest in someone. They care not for social class, so both princes and paupers may be serving their secret masters.

Dragonsworn must be capable of providing their masters with information, and aiding them in combat if need be. They are some of the best Azeroth has to offer, as the Dragons can pick and choose who joins them. If a Dragonsworn should be deemed incapable of serving his or her master, the position shall be swiftly lost and all ties with the draconic flight shall be cut.

The same will occur if a master's opinion of a servant falls low. Respect must be maintained in the presence of dragons, unless of course you're attempting to maintain a disguise.

Dragonsworn may never publicly reveal who they work for. Granted, they can inform their loved ones and trusted friends about their position, but they must be wary of doing such. For if such information becomes public knowledge, the Dragonsworn will be cut off in fear that someone might use him/her to obtain sensitive information. (Which, for the record, will be enforced by GMs. If your character's position becomes public knowledge, expect to lose it).

Dragonsworn will operate with Dragonsworn serving other flights occasionally. So long as it's not the accursed Black flight, information may be shared freely. Such exchanges must be made in secluded areas, as the information being given is usually sensitive.

Dragonsworn are expected to be able to handle situations on their own. They are not to be babysat by dragons. If they are calling upon their masters for aid far too often for situations not requiring a dragon, a replacement can be found. Most calls for aid are answered. But one's patron will be irked very swiftly should these calls end up pointless, fruitless, or beneath their attention.

'Showing off' a dragon to anyone will quickly earn the creature's ire. Once again, be respectful. I'm certain mortals wouldn't enjoy being shown off as the dragon's pet. Well, the normal ones anyway.

Dragonsworn rarely ever fly dragons. Why? Because such would immediately reveal their identities. It is far more likely that they would call to their masters for aid in a crisis, and a drake of some sort would answer, maintaining the illusion of just 'stumbling upon the situation' or 'a dragon comes where he/she is needed most'. Dragon riding is something the species views with disdain since the red flight was enslaved by the Orcs. This event happened relatively recently for their immortal race.

There are times when a Dragonsworn must reveal his/her identity. These situations are rare, for the dragons are more than capable of representing themselves. If however a Dragonsworn reveals his/her identity, it must be for the best of reasons, and a last resort. Afterwards, if this results in the Dragonsworn's identity becoming publicly known, he/she will be given two choices. Cut all ties with the dragons or cut all ties with mortals and join the Wyrmrest Accord. Both options are respected.

Dragonsworn dishonorably discharged will receive nothing from the dragons ever. They, for all intents and purposes, are just like every other mortal. A Dragonsworn who honorably leaves service will always be given the option of joining it once again, though for all intents and purposes he/she is cut off until he/she actively tries to join again by coming to the Wyrmrest Temple. While they are neither told or entrusted with anything, dragons do tend to keep an eye out for their retired Dragonsworn as a respectful gesture for the services offered to the flight.

'Gifts' are now reserved for Dragonsworn who prove themselves in the eyes of their masters. The same applies to artifacts, though the latter is easier to obtain than he former. Neither of the two will be anything that blatantly states 'I AM A DRAGONSWORN', such as sprouting wings from your back.

The drake companion will be significantly downplayed. Now, it's less a 'draconic bffl' and more a 'drake that happens to be the one you report to/receive orders from'. You can still be on friendly terms, though just know duty comes before friendship.

Who Likes Them?

Dragons.

Specifically the flight the sworn one serves. The others could care less. A sworn's patron flight will show her the utmost respect. It's just that if anyone else discovered that she serves a dragon, she'll probably give her suspicious looks. It's hard to trust one working for a race as secretive as the draconic one.

Requirements

Anyone and anything can be a dragonsworn. Though, keep in mind the grudges certain flights have with certain races.

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Research your dragonflight before applying, and figure out whether that flight is really right for your character or not!

  • Red Dragonflight: Good/Neutral alignment.
  • Green Dragonflight: Good/Neutral alignment. Tauren and Night Elf are the most likely candidates.
  • Blue Dragonflight: Lawful alignment. Magi are most likely, but they'll accept anyone useful.
  • Black Dragonflight: Evil Only. Any race/class combo.
  • Bronze Dragonflight: Good/Neutral. Any race/class combo

Dragon Profiles

We've decided that, instead of having everyone have their own specific dragons, we would make it so each flight has a specific dragon that our PC Dragonsworn might serve. This is done with the hope it might foster roleplay between Dragonsworn, instead of everyone serving different masters. Plus it gives the GMs a degree of control over the dragons.

While all GMs can roleplay each of the dragons, we have made profiles for each one so they're roleplayed with consistency. So you all know what these dragons are like, we'll release these profiles to you.

Terastrasza The Red

Balathagos The Blue

Shalara The Green

Minormi The Bronze

Dulthaan The Black

Becoming A Dragonsworn

Aligning yourself with a dragon has an easy enough start. It begins with starting a private discussion on the forums with the GMs. Within this discussion you must list the following reasons.

  • Which dragon is this character joining?
  • Why would this Dragon take notice of this character?
  • What would make your character a good Dragonsworn?
  • What would make your character a bad Dragonsworn?

You may make this either an established character or a new character. If an established character, the GMs will create a trial for your character to pass. If passed, then he/she will be offered the position, and become a Dragonsworn.

If it is a new character, then you must include this trial within your profile, which will be posted in private discussion along with the aforementioned information. Also, please take note of when these dragons reached adulthood, as they would not have taken servants before then.

Notes

  • Night Elves are canonically the most numerous Dragonsworn, and this is for good reasons. They have participated in many events that involved the draconic, whether it was the Sundering or the War of the Shifting Sands.
  • Dulthaan, the Black Dragon, would have changed his ways from hunting down and killing other dragons to hiding away around the year -2000. This is when he started taking servants. He did partake in the Nexus War, and this conflict might be a good opportunity to have joined him.
  • If we have issues with a character becoming a Dragonsworn, we reserve the right to deny the character.
  • The dragons are considered NPCs. They're just NPCs we're creating. They will not be showing up for social RP in taverns, for example.
  • Approval requires three yeses.
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