Traits

Creates a series of large plates that go along the body of your dragon. They may be ridged or have a solid plating. They should not resemble tall spines, although they can have a small serrated edge. There is a minimum of 10% coverage and a maximum of 60% coverage. Plates will create patches and never appear as a single large scale. All traits will still be visible somewhere on the dragon.

Color Rules

You may choose to color the plates in a soft blanket or a solid outline. You may also simply take on the main colors underneath it. You may choose to have markings affect it or simply keep it a solid color.

Modifier, Claw, Leather, and Crest Rules

This will always affect the spine area. If a trait would also appear on the spine, it would appear on top of the plating or poke through in some way. In example, for dorsal spines, you may have a hole in the plating for the spines to stick out. When combined with Thorned Spine, you may give the dragon alligator or Ankylosaurus-type armor.

Charged Plated Spine

Charged Plated Spine allows for the Plating to greatly protrude from the dragon. You may also cover the entire body in plating. Note that all traits should still be visible!