Dragon Kings

Lore & Background

Long before the current era, the Dragon King held dominion as the ruling Asuran leader of the Indrath clan, the foremost dragon clan in Epheotus. Canon does not describe multiple past Dragon Kings with distinct elemental affinities; only the current Dragon King, Myre, and other Indrath dragons are detailed. Their power is so profound that they can alter the environment itself, wielding aether and mana with near-divine authority. They viewed lesser races as inferior, but their reign faced challenges not only from internal Asura conflicts but also from humanity, particularly through the war with the Vritra and the eventual sealing of Agrona, which involved human mages and the Lances. The Indrath Dragon King remains alive and active, presiding over his clan without widespread slumber or extinction. A known pact, the Treaty of Epheotus, restricted Asura from directly interfering in the mortal world, limiting the Indrath clan's power—a form of sealing of power. The Dragon King continues to influence events from his realm, leaving behind a legacy of dominance and conflict.

In Their Own Story

The cavern was silent, save for the rhythmic dripping of water echoing off walls lined with ancient runes. Elias stood before a massive sarcophagus carved from obsidian, its surface etched with the scales of a serpent that seemed to move in the flickering torchlight. This was not merely a tomb; it was the resting place of a Dragon King, a being whose breath had once turned oceans into steam. As he placed his hand upon the cold stone, a low hum vibrated through the floor, a ghostly echo of a roar that could shatter mountains. For a fleeting second, the shadows coalesced into the shape of a colossal eye, watching him with ancient, weary intelligence before fading back into darkness.

Reader's Guide

Historical records regarding the Dragon Kings are often fragmented, blending myth with hard truth. Early texts describe them as gods walking among mortals, capable of ending nations in a single day. While modern scholars debate the extent of their divinity, archaeological evidence confirms their existence through massive ruins and fossilized remains that defy natural biology. The distinction between myth and reality becomes clear when examining the 'Great Severing.' Myths claim the Kings were slain by a hero's sword, but confirmed accounts suggest they were driven into slumber or forced to retreat due to the proliferation of mana-based weaponry. This shift marked the end of their direct rule. Today, their impact is felt in the magical bloodlines of modern dragons and the elemental affinities of certain human mages. The legacy of the Kings drives current conflicts, as factions seek to awaken them or harness their dormant power, often misinterpreting ancient warnings as calls to conquest.

Did You Know?

• The Dragon King is the singular head of the Indrath clan, not a collective of multiple dragon clan leaders.
• The Dragon King and other Asura were directly involved in conflicts with humanity, particularly through the war with the Vritra and the sealing of Agrona.
• The Treaty of Epheotus is a known pact that restricted Asura from directly interfering in the mortal world, effectively sealing the Indrath clan's power.
• The Relictombs contain artifacts and environments influenced by Asuran aetheric power, including the Indrath clan's legacy, such as Djin technology and aetheric constructs.