Traits

Creates a dark gradient along the back of your dragon. It should always have fully blended edges. It should create a smooth gradient on the edges. The color must be darker than what appears beneath it. It can be subtle as long as it is noticeable, but can also be black. If tinted, it will follow elemental color rules.

Texture Rules

It will always have an edge with a smooth gradient. You should not be able to distinguish shapes or solid patches.

Color Rules

Sable will always be darker than what lays beneath it (‘darker’ refers to value). This may be a layer set to multiply or a color darker than the base scales. It may also appear near-black.

Layering Rules

This marking can go above or beneath other markings. It will not cover top layer markings.

Effects on Modifiers & Physical Traits

It may affect modifiers, skin, nails, ears, and similar things where it touches. If it extends to the wings, it will only appear on the top of the dragon’s wings.

Charged Sable

Charged Sable may be lighter than what lays beneath it or white.