Description
Kindrakes are small, flying reptiles with serpentine necks, long tails,
and delicate wings. Often considered to be “dragons in miniature”,
Kindrakes only reach two feet in length from nose to tail-tip and weigh
only five pounds. Their light weight is due to the hollow nature of
their bones. They are covered in a hide of fine scales that come in a
variety of colors, from jewel-tones to a range of metallic shades. The
irises of their eyes are always the same color as their scales and their
pupils are slit like a cat. Though their scales and teeth are small in
size, they are quite sharp and can deal significant injury.
Habitat
The native range of the elusive kindrakes is unknown. Rumors and
sightings of these magnificent creatures pour in from all corners of the
continent.
Behavior
Wild kindrakes are elusive creatures that prefer to avoid conflict and
detection by potential predators. The only exception to this are adults
defending a nest of their young or an injured mate. In such cases, the
adult kindrakes will employ amazing magical abilities to protect their
young or mate. These abilities seem to vary based on the color of the
kindrake’s scales.
Kindrakes reach maturity at nine months of age, but rarely bond to a mate before their second year. It is estimated that a bonded pair will produce a new clutch of 5-7 eggs roughly every three years. A pair will remain together for the entirety of their lives. If one should die, the remaining kindrake will fall into a state of mourning and pass away shortly after.
Kindrakes that have been tamed by humans bond with their master and will not mate with another kindrake. This trait, combined with their difficulty to capture, make them a high-demand target for the pet trade.
Diet
A wild kindrake’s diet consists of a wide variety of insects as well as
small mammals, reptiles, and birds. Tamed kindrakes have a special
fondness for ocean fish, something their wild brethren cannot access.
Predation
Kindrakes are preyed upon by a large range of natural predators based on
the territory they occupy. This can include wolves, big cats, bears,
raptors, owls, badgers, and snakes.