FIRE DRAGON, THE

The Fire Dragon gets its name from the hues of it' scales, which are varying shades of red. Adult males often have a black striping of scales that start at the crest of their head and continue down their back. Fire Dragons can most commonly be found in volcano's near the lava. They are very agressive, territorial, and dangerous, making them creatures often best left alone.
The second reason that the Fire Dragon has earned its name is through its gratuitous use of fire. It has no use of magic whatsoever, but out of all species they have the ability to breathe fire for a longer period of time. Their flames are well feared for often has a village fallen prey to the scorching flames of an angry Fire Dragon.

Habitat/Behaviour:
Fire Dragons are very territorial oriented, both the males and the females. The males tend to live deeper down in the volcano. This is also a sign of the importance given to the different genders. Males, being larger and stronger rule by right of strength. The females also live closer to the opening in the mountain, as they are the main hunters for the group. The Dragons use their wings quite a lot, in fact they use the heat waves from the magma to lift them out of the top of the volcano. Whichever Dragons live together in a volcano are considered a family. Birth family is not considered nearly as important as those picked to be part of the family. One older male, usually with a full black stripe heads this group. Every mating season the younger males may challenge the leader to become the new head of the group.