Dragons

In ages past there existed seven dragons, sworn by their creator to serve as guardians and stewards of the people of the world. Each was given a land and people to govern, and sway over one of the elemental forces. Now there are only six, for in an act of treachery their brother Vritra was slain. The seven dragons are as follows:

Vritra - guardian of the ancient kingdom of Eld'thar, and the warden of earth

Tianlong - guardian of the island nation of Nonipon, and warden of Storms

Jormungandr - guardian of the crystal kingdom of Galatea, and warden of Ice

Fafnir - guardian of the free cities of Rhoston, and warden of Fire

Azdaja - guardian of the kingdom of Korinth, and warden of Wind

Nidhoggr - guardian of the Holy Kingdom of Lacria, and warden of Darkness

Bahamut - guardian of the Kingdom of Zepro, and warden of Light

Each dragon takes for themselves a human speaker; this person creates a bond of soul with the dragon and becomes dragonkin, allowing them to communicate empathically with their bonded. The speaker then serves as a representative of the dragon's will to the people, as dragons themselves are incapable of speaking human tongues. The particular role of this speaker within the government of their people varies from nation to nation, but each enjoys a greatly privileged station.

In addition to serving as protectors to their people, dragons also serve an important purpose within the greater ecosystem of the world; they serve as conduits for the lifestream, guiding the flow of Aether as it passes between the moons and the planet above.