No gender specific lines, just think of the other set as a different pose. Each dragon gender is entirely up to you, whether it be F, M or NB.
Each dragon is born with a magical aptitude to attune to an element, there are currently 5 known elements, with more being discovered. (Fire, Water, Wind, Lightning, Dark)
The dragon’s horns are the source of their magical powers. The more or bigger horns a dragon has from its initial elemental species shows how powerful it is. If a dragon has less or smaller horns then its initial elemental species then it is weaker then a normal dragon of that type. If a dragon breaks one of its horns it loses quite a bit of magical energy. If a dragon loses all of its horns then it perishes and its magical energy returns to the lands.
Adults are the only stage which can breed yielding 1-6 offspring. Dragons can only breed a total of 3 times in their lifetimes. When two dragons breed they come together and infuse rocks with their magic, over time these rocks will become the dragons eggs which will then hatch into their offspring.
Usually dragons only inhabit one elemental type, however in rare occasions dual type dragons do appear, usually through breeding of two different elemental types together. They often are considered the element of their body type (Dominate) until their breath appears (Recessive) . Dual type dragon’s breath will appear late for their young adult stage as their body and magic take longer to attune to their recessive element. Dual type dragons are also more powerful and often have more or bigger horns then their normal elemental type does. Dual types as an adult can learn both of the elemental manipulations of both of their elements.
Dragons lay eggs in batches, typically 1-6 each breeding. It isn't unheard of for dragons to lay less, though these will show up in events rather than actual breedings. All eggs look the same between elements, a dusty pink shell speckled with uniquely colored scales. These scales reflect the color of the unhatched dragon and are a hint toward its appearance.
Eggs grow in 5-7 days or after each egg has an owner
As all dragons share a common ancestor, every hatchling dragon looks relatively the same. Their colorations may differ wildly, but they will not begin exhibiting signs of their element until they are a little older. These little ones are sleepy, floppy, and they can't even breathe or muster up their magical energy yet.
Hatchlings take 7 days to grow.
Young dragons are extremely energetic. They like to run and jump and glide. They absolutely love charging into things with their horns. At this stage their physical appearance begins to show what element they will attune to. They can now breathe a breath of magical energy. However this energy doesn’t really do anything until they are attuned with an element. Unfortunately, their wings are still too small to carry their weight and they can't fly yet, but not to worry -- that'll change soon. Children can glide if they have a high enough starting point and will often do so to get used to and strengthen their wings.
Children take 14 days to grow.
These dragons start showing signs of their attuned element with body and breath. Their breath will change accordingly, changing shape and size to fit their elemental nature. Young Adult dragons can do everything their fully-grown counterparts can -- including fly! -- just... slightly worse. They're still clumsy and getting used to functioning as a dragon, learning what it all means, how to be responsible, but you can bet they're going to find ways to be mischievous.
Young Adults take 5,000 words to grow or a growth stone.
Fully grown! Now no one can tell you to wait until you're older to do or learn something. Adults fully grow into their element taking on a whole new power, learning new ways to control or manipulate it.
