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Dragons are a race from that were once very widespread throughout . They are a large and powerful race, and although they seem like beasts, they are in fact intelligent and capable of language, both their and others. They have been rendered almost extinct; however, dragons have recently resurfaced in . Most Nords has assumed the dragons were only a legend until appeared and began raising them from their barrows.

Prior to the release of , said, "There [would be] an unlimited number of dragons".

Dragons play a large role in the legends and culture of Nirn beyond the continent of Akavir - for example, the symbol of the , as of the , is the Red Diamond, which is a red dragon shaped inside of a diamond. Additionally, the divine being is associated with dragons, and his avatar takes on the form of a dragon. The Daedric prince 's known form also appears as a dragon. In , the dragons were driven out by the cliff racers, large flying creatures found throughout which are very aggressive and will attack anyone in sight. Young dragons of an unknown type were known to come in conflict with the hero of Daggerfall around . A type of creature called the once inhabited Black Marsh; the Northmen thought these to be dragons with lightning for blood.

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[] Named dragons

Blood Dragon
Frost Dragon
Skeletal Dragon

[] Dragon types

[] Dragon

Ordinary dragons begin to appear in from the very beginning of the game, providing that the quest has been completed. They are the the simplest type of dragons and can be brown, white or bronze in colour. Brown dragons can use both Fire or Frost based attacks. Bronze and white dragons use only Fire based attacks

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begin to appear in once the player reaches level 18. They can use both Fire or Frost based attacks. You will encounter them beginning at level 20.

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begin to appear in once the player reaches level 27. They use mainly Frost based attacks.

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begin to appear in once the player reaches level 36. Distinguished by their orange color, they can use either Yol (Fire) or Fo (Frost) attacks. Their tails can cause a powerful hit.

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Ancient dragons begin to appear in after the emergence of . These dragons have an immense amount of health and can use either Yol (Fire) or Fo (Frost), same as the . Just as they can cause a powerful hit with their tails.

You can come across them after hitting level 45. Additionally, the heroic companion character, the horse , can be killed by Ancient Dragons using either element when she is trapped in very close quarters and is repeatedly attacked.

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The is a tough enemy that appears in in the quest . The only loot it drops are , no or .

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Revered Dragons were introduced in . They have 50% Fire Resistance and are susceptible to Frost damage. In addition to fire and frost breath, they can use the Drain Vitality shout, letting them rapidly drain a victim's Health, Magicka, and Stamina.

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Legendary Dragons were introduced in . There are two varieties: one which uses Fire and has 50% Fire Resistance and is susceptible to Frost damage and a second which uses Frost and has 50% Frost Resistance and is susceptible to Fire damage. In addition to fire or frost breath, they can use the Drain Vitality shout, letting them rapidly drain a victim's Health, Magicka, and Stamina.

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Serpentine Dragons were introduced in . They are only found on and can breathe frost or fire. They are blue in color and the shape of their heads is unique, particularly their jaws. Their strength is similar to that of Elder and Ancient Dragons. One named Serpentine Dragon exists: .

[] Dragon souls

Whenever the Dragonborn kills a dragon, he/she absorbs its soul. These souls can be used to learn the words of power necessary for . Most dragons have souls although a few (usually regenerated dragons) don't.

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