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'''Dragons''' are a sapient species within the [[cosmere]]. Originally, they came from [[Yolen]], but can now be found
== Characteristics ==
{{image|Hoid and the dragon.jpg|side=left|width=250px|[[Hoid]] with [[Frost]]}}
Dragons are intelligent and inherently ageless.{{wob ref|2655}}{{wob ref|5730}} They are also more suited towards long lifespans.{{wob ref|15310}} Both [[Frost]] and [[Xisisrefliel]] are shown to hold a non-interventionist policy toward humans in the
They have the ability to shapeshift, taking on the form of different species, including humans; how much a dragon can shapeshift depends on an unknown factor.{{wob ref|12076}}{{book ref|tress|51}} When the dragon is transformed, there is no apparent sign that it's not the species it's presenting as.{{wob ref|7171}} Their shapeshifting method is different to that of the [[kandra]], even if the result is similar.{{wob ref|148}}
Despite being reptilian, they are able to grow hair across the head, and under the neck and chin as a beard.{{book ref|tress|51}}
== Presence in the Cosmere ==
The second is [[Koravellium Avast]], the original Vessel of [[Cultivation]], though she prefers to hide her true form, even when speaking to other Shards.{{wob ref|14564}}{{book ref|sa4|114}} She is the only dragon on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa4|80}} She is the only dragon that is currently a Shard.{{wob ref|15149}}
The third is [[Xisisrefliel]], who lives underneath the [[Crimson Sea]] on [[Lumar]].{{book ref|tress|31}} Xisis's primary goal on Lumar is research, and he has inhabited the planet for hundreds of years.{{book ref|tress|51}}{{book ref|tress|31}} Additionally, Xisis exhibits the power to grant various boons to any individual who would bring him a servant, with such boons including the purging of the [[spore eater]] condition and the gift of advanced technology from other planets.{{book ref|tress|52}}{{book ref|tress|53}}
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Even before the Shattering, dragons were much more cosmere aware than other races, and a few may have gone off-world.{{wob ref|15063}}
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