okay, we've established Dragons have a big family. however, very few are above average animal intelligence, most having an IQ comparable to a dog or parrot. the Hydra family of Pseudodragons is closest to sapience because of their multiple brains, but is still only marginally smarter than a dog.

Sapient dragons have been around since the Eocene age, and have diversified since then

Dragon Languages

the "Main" dragon language is "True Carcosan", but several dialects have evolved. True Carcosan, or Draketongue, is a tonal language, meaning it (and thus its derivatives) focus more on tones and pitches, and is sung rather than spoken.

DOVAH
FUS RO DAH!

the go-to "Northern" dragon language, Dovah words are often laced with magic.

EAST CARCOSAN

this Eastern language is sung rather than spoken, and often sounds like attempting to mimic copper pots clanging together.

PARSELTONGUE

Spoken by more serpentine dragons, this language consists of various hisses and bird-like screeches

MODERN DRACONIC

the "Western" Dragon language, based on Ancient Draconic

MERMISH

the sea serpent language, which sounds like waves, bubbles, and whalesong

HODAG DRAWL

actually a dialect of common Equestrian, Hodag Drawl is often harder to understand than a jumpy rattlesnake in a barrel of cider on a Wednesday Mornin'. Wait. What?

Oh man, you're just epic man. You're forever like solid gold :D!

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