The Great Dragons of Barsaive
The Great Dragons of Barsaive is a faction that existed in Barsaive during the Fourth Age of that straddles the line between polity, conspiracy, and an internal society of dragons. In common parlance, this organization is often just referred to as "The Great Dragons." The Great Dragons of Barsaive maintain a nominally secret society amongst each other, meeting regularly to discuss affairs within their specific domains, and take collective action rarely. The general population of Barsaive does not believe that Greats of the province act in concert, though thorough research would indicate otherwise.
Influence
The formal history of the organized society of Great Dragons in Barsaive is unknown, but they have made been involved with the Nations of Barsaive as far back as histories have been recorded in the Fourth World.
Blood Wood
The Great Dragon Alamaise has been involved with the Elven Court since its founding as the Wyrm Wood. Historians differ on the events that transpired surrounding the death of Queen Dallia, but all agree he was involved in some capacity. [1]
Cara Fahd
In the reborn ork nation, the foreign dragon Dvilgaynon has taken on role as an advisor to Krathis Gronn[2]
Iopos
The lair of the Denairastas is of particular interest to the Barsaivan Great Dragons, as the Denairastas clan itself is descended from the the Outcast[3].
Thera
In a rare series of events, the Great Dragons of the province aligned against the Theran Empire in the Second Theran War. While their influence in the conlcusion of the war is unknown among the general population, reports of dragons were made in the days before and the catastrophic fall of Vivane.
Throal
The dwarven kingdom has felt the influence of dragons since its founding. While Icewing claims the dwarven nation above and within the Throal Mountains, Earthroot claims dominion of the domains of the Pale Ones below. Mountainshadow was particularly involved with the events of the Death Rebellion and was close ally of Prince Neden. Of the Great Dragons, Icewing was most involved with the Kingdom of Throal, directly tacking part in its founding, advising Throal on its closure during the Scourge, and the longevity of its kings[4].
Culture and Society
The Dragons of Barsaive maintain a strict heirarchial society, centered around councils, rites, rituals, and roles.
Notable Named Dragons, Living and Ostensibly Dead
It goes without being said while the death of a Great Dragon is a tragedy, despite reports otherwise, considerations of death are taken at a Namegiver's own risk.
| Dragon | Lair/Domain | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Aban | Mist Swamps | Alive |
| Alamaise | Unknown, North of Blood Wood | Alive |
| All-Wings | Unknown | Passed |
| Asante | Caucavic Mountains | Alive |
| Charcoalgrin | Parlainth | Alive |
| Cloudtamer | Unknown | Passed |
| Dvilgaynon | Delaris Mountains, Cara Fahd | Alive |
| Earthroot | Beneath Throal Mountains | Alive |
| Icewing | Mount Vapor, Throal Mountains | Alive |
| Mountainshadow | Dragon Mountains & Badlands | Alive, Current Lorekeeper |
| Nightsky | Caucavic Mountains | Alive |
| Thermail | Unknown | Passed |
| Usun | Liaj Jungle | Alive |
| Vasdenjas | Mount Wyrmspire, Previous | Passed |
| Vestrivan | Twilight Peaks | Alive |
| Yuichotl | Mount Vapor | "Dead" |
Rumours
- Per documents from the Holders of Trust, Yuichotl still lives on as the Named Spirit Ghost Scales, in the possession of Icewing.
References
- ↑ Elven Nations, Josh Harrison et al, 2019, FASA Games, © FASA Corporation
- ↑ The Book of Dragons, Revised and Expanded, Scot Greisch et al, 2004, Living Room Games, © FASA Corporation
- ↑ Earthdawn Gamemaster's Guide Fourth Edition, 3rd Printing, Josh Harrison et al, 2022, FASA Games, © FASA Corporation
- ↑ Nations of Barsaive Volume One: Throal, Carsten Damm et al, 2009, Redbrick Limited, © FASA Corporation
