One of my OCs is a female dragonborn named Sora, a 14 year old orphan dragonborn who ran away from an emotionally damaging household who lives with my character Clef’s mentor, a satyr named Onyx and their wife and two daughters. The one burning question is, if a human were to adopt a dragonborn as their own child, what can the human expect as the child grows up, since I read that Dragonborn’s grow up incredibly fast?
A few things off the top of my mind: Yes Dragonborn age faster in mind and body, A 3 year old Dragonborn has the mentality of a 10 year-old human, Also Dragonborn inherently know how to read, wright and speak Draconic. And Dragonborn also grow to fullsize by 14-15 with the average one being 6ft and 250lbs, They're also considered adults by 15 having mental and physical equivalent of a 20ish year-old Human. Then there's the breathweapon.
So If I was a Social/Case Worker, Or ran an Orphanage what would I tell New Parents of a little Dragonborn. (all assuming Sora ran away as a little one )
Onyx and Lily Congratulations on expanding your family, You will no doubt create many happy memories together.
You two should know Sora is going to be a little different than your other children. Sora is going to be eating a bit more that the other Children at diner time. Also be sure to have a few little snacks on hand throughout the day to handle the Growth Spurts that are going to occur, Its also very common for little Dragonborns to have a small cat naps here and there. She a growing little Dragon after all. Growing Pains are very common thing you should expect, A warm compress on the joints works wonders, Aches and pains shouldn't last longer than a day or two.
While Sora my be only (?)years old you should expect Sora to be quite proficient in Draconic, Like all Dragonborn are. Don't be surprised if some common words get substituted for some Draconic words from time to time, This is very common for young Dragonborn. Just a little heads up Draconic can be a Harsh sounding language, So if Sora says something that sound like a snarl or a low growl It's not necessarily a angary or frustrated mumblings. For example: "Gha'Sia Danth Svi'helen Tov Wrx Sh'vex" My look and sound scary but what is said is: "I love you all, My dear family".
One family activity I encourage is learning a bit of Draconic, The Family doesn't need to be masters of the language just knowing a few words here and there will help avoid misunderstandings.
You may notice Sora not wanting to play with kids her own "age", This is due to Dragonborn ageing a little differently you see by age 3 Dragonborn are roughly 10 in Human years, But no worries this ageing difference balances out by 15, Then keeps a Human like lifespan. I know its going to be an odd adjustment treating a 5-10 year old as a preteen, However respecting Sora's intelligence with healthy boundaries will go a long way in keeping frustrations to a minimum.
You should also be aware around age 10 -11 Sora will get a severe sore throat that will make it hard for her to speak for about a week, During this time Sora will develop a "Breath Ability". Just have her Drink a lot of herbal teas and when she feels magic start swelling in her throat just get her outside point her away form anyone or the house. The First time the "Breath Magic" is used its a little rough but its never "involuntary" used.
I know this will be an adjustment for everyone, Try thinking of each new day has a blank page in the diary of your Family. There will be Difficult days and days of Boundless joy, The secret of happiness is in turning that diary into the best story you possibly can.
heads up one of my OCs is actually named Onyx, but they’re non binary, and my OC Sora is actually their adoptive child. She’s 16, and despite being an adult, she felt like she sort of still needs to have a childhood, so despite having responsibilities, Onyx doesn’t push her too hard all the time.
Onyx has 2 other kids. Their adoptive oldest daughter Kyra, and their youngest daughter, only biological child, named Rose. Onyx’s wife is a Tiefling named Lily
One of my OCs is a female dragonborn named Sora, a 14 year old orphan dragonborn who ran away from an emotionally damaging household who lives with my character Clef’s mentor, a satyr named Onyx and their wife and two daughters. The one burning question is, if a human were to adopt a dragonborn as their own child, what can the human expect as the child grows up, since I read that Dragonborn’s grow up incredibly fast?
A few things off the top of my mind:
Yes Dragonborn age faster in mind and body, A 3 year old Dragonborn has the mentality of a 10 year-old human, Also Dragonborn inherently know how to read, wright and speak Draconic.
And Dragonborn also grow to fullsize by 14-15 with the average one being 6ft and 250lbs, They're also considered adults by 15 having mental and physical equivalent of a 20ish year-old Human.
Then there's the breathweapon.
So If I was a Social/Case Worker, Or ran an Orphanage what would I tell New Parents of a little Dragonborn. (all assuming Sora ran away as a little one )
Onyx and Lily Congratulations on expanding your family, You will no doubt create many happy memories together.
You two should know Sora is going to be a little different than your other children.
Sora is going to be eating a bit more that the other Children at diner time. Also be sure to have a few little snacks on hand throughout the day to handle the Growth Spurts that are going to occur, Its also very common for little Dragonborns to have a small cat naps here and there. She a growing little Dragon after all.
Growing Pains are very common thing you should expect, A warm compress on the joints works wonders, Aches and pains shouldn't last longer than a day or two.
While Sora my be only (?)years old you should expect Sora to be quite proficient in Draconic, Like all Dragonborn are.
Don't be surprised if some common words get substituted for some Draconic words from time to time, This is very common for young Dragonborn.
Just a little heads up Draconic can be a Harsh sounding language, So if Sora says something that sound like a snarl or a low growl It's not necessarily a angary or frustrated mumblings.
For example: "Gha'Sia Danth Svi'helen Tov Wrx Sh'vex" My look and sound scary but what is said is: "I love you all, My dear family".
One family activity I encourage is learning a bit of Draconic, The Family doesn't need to be masters of the language just knowing a few words here and there will help avoid misunderstandings.
You may notice Sora not wanting to play with kids her own "age", This is due to Dragonborn ageing a little differently you see by age 3 Dragonborn are roughly 10 in Human years, But no worries this ageing difference balances out by 15, Then keeps a Human like lifespan.
I know its going to be an odd adjustment treating a 5-10 year old as a preteen, However respecting Sora's intelligence with healthy boundaries will go a long way in keeping frustrations to a minimum.
You should also be aware around age 10 -11 Sora will get a severe sore throat that will make it hard for her to speak for about a week, During this time Sora will develop a "Breath Ability".
Just have her Drink a lot of herbal teas and when she feels magic start swelling in her throat just get her outside point her away form anyone or the house. The First time the "Breath Magic" is used its a little rough but its never "involuntary" used.
I know this will be an adjustment for everyone, Try thinking of each new day has a blank page in the diary of your Family. There will be Difficult days and days of Boundless joy, The secret of happiness is in turning that diary into the best story you possibly can.
Best wishes and Always at your service: Kuven
I love this
heads up one of my OCs is actually named Onyx, but they’re non binary, and my OC Sora is actually their adoptive child. She’s 16, and despite being an adult, she felt like she sort of still needs to have a childhood, so despite having responsibilities, Onyx doesn’t push her too hard all the time.
Onyx has 2 other kids. Their adoptive oldest daughter Kyra, and their youngest daughter, only biological child, named Rose. Onyx’s wife is a Tiefling named Lily
Ah ok small edit then.
Perfect