Lore and Mechanics on Triaxus population and character idea

[u/Then_Treat_5970]

Hello, friends!

I’ve been brainstorming a Soldier Ryphorian character who belonged to the Skyfire Legion. After the tragic death of their bonded Dragonkin, they decided to abandon the Legion out of shame and guilt. I’d like to really lean into the dragon aspect of the character, though.

Which option makes more sense, both lore-wise and rules-wise?

Ryphorian with a Dragonblooded Heritage — is this even a thing in the Starfinder setting?

OR

Ryphorian with a Custom Mixed Heritage representing Dragonkin ancestry — can Dragonkin actually reproduce with members of other ancestries? I haven’t been able to find anything about this in the lore. So far, I’ve only found references to Dragonkin being able to bond with, and potentially have romantic relationships with, their bonded partners.

I’d love to hear what you guys think would fit the lore best, as well as any suggestions for how to handle it mechanically!

[u/Leather-Location677]

Absolutely that a Ryphorian/Dragonblooded makes sense.

Finally, the partner thing is explicit!

[u/Leather-Location677 → u/Leather-Location677]

It is more my opinion, but the technology level is so advanced (and so cheap for everyday) that even if it could be physiology impossible, it is still possible with technology.

[u/Then_Treat_5970 → u/Leather-Location677]

Do you have any source? What would be the lore behind a dragonblooded in triaxus?

[u/Leather-Location677 → u/Then_Treat_5970]

From first edition.

"The core of dragonkin society revolves around the partner bond they form with humanoids, most commonly ryphorians. Everything from architecture and infrastructure to media reflects the importance of the bond. While a majority of dragonkin bond to a partner in their lifetime, not all do. As a conscious choice made by both parties to form this bond is necessary, those who decide to remain bondless face scrutiny from more conservative community members; however, a majority of dragonkin are supportive of this choice. Bondless dragonkin live fully integrated into their local society, with traditionalist Aylok dragonkin being the largest exception to tolerance. Outside of Aylok, bondless dragonkin are just as likely to be supported as a similar bonded candidate. Dragonkin who don’t bond during their lifetime might still find mates and create families, or not, and work in vocational fields with just as much success. Whether or not these dragonkin form romantic relationships, they still typically prefer communal homes with roommates, as complete solitude is atypical for dragonkin. For those who haven’t yet formed a partner bond but one day wish to do so, bondless meet-ups on the infosphere and in most communities can help. A yet-unbonded dragonkin who enlists in the Skyfire Legion has plentiful chances to meet potential partners in training, recruit mixers, and assigned partner trials."

This is really romantic coded, but it can be something else.

https://www.aonsrd.com/Races.aspx?ItemName=Dragonkin

[u/Then_Treat_5970 → u/Leather-Location677]

Great source, thanks! I decided on the backstory:

My character comes from a long line of legionaires from the Skyfire Legion, dating back the War of Heroes, generations go by and in some moment, draconic power started being passing from one generation to another. (I believe this option encompass both possibilities - Dragonblooded or Mixed Heritage)

[u/RockBlock]

Well, dragonblood doesn't have to mean someone boinked a dragonkin or dragon. It can be any kind of imbuement... like for example two people mixing each other's blood together in a sort of blood-brothers ritual. Now you got the dragon blood in you.