NSFW - Early Access // Dracology Research: Gembacks (Patreon)

Danathius the mage is going around conducting research on different dragon species in order to aid in conservation efforts.

To interact with the elusive Gembacks, the researcher must provide a suitable offering, and then simply hope these proud, hyper-intelligent specimens cooperate while the researcher takes notes on different features...

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Colored/shaded sketch commission for SiliconMage
Danathius belongs to SiliconMage
Jakaraji/Jakar/Jak and the Gemback species belong to myself

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A bit of lore:

Only the matriarch or patriarch of the Gemback clan has been seen with gems growing from their plated hides.

Legend says that if the tough plated scales are plucked from the back of any Gemback, the plate may transform into a "mana-rich" gem. Nobody has yet to prove this.