Dragons

Dragons are an ancient and powerful species that once ruled much of Vantowyn. They are attested to in numerous histories, and were one of the two primordial forces that waged war over Vantowyn in the mythical Age of Molten Stone. Rumors of Dragons have persisted throughout the millennia since their downfall at the hands of the First Men, but are routinely dismissed as superstition and fear.

The Seven Progenitor Dragons
It is said that the ancient Dragons once roamed the vastness of The Aether, travelling from star to star, searching for the perfect source of life. It is also said that in Vantowyn, they found it. These first seven Progenitor Dragons descended from the vastness to dwell upon the surface and breathe the fire of life into the world's surface. In the recounting of this tale, some credit these dragons with all life on the surface. Most agree this was probably not the case, but these seven first Dragons did have a remarkable influence on the early world's development, only eventually curtailed by the arrival of the First Men.

The most powerful of all these seven dragons were Megilgathir the Radiant, and  Niranaxas the Shrouded. The two often clashed with each other, and the five other great dragons often took sides, with the seven doing battle amongst each other near-constantly until the Elder Giants arrived on Vantowyn and began to vie for control of it. The other five Dragons were Nenkishur the Temporal,  Dunergana the Crimson,  Geshzida the Vile,  Irushmat the Tempestuous, and  Inishbala the Frozen. Each of these seven held their own territory upon the surface of Vantowyn, and feature prominently in the folklore and ancient religions of those places. In Ak-Arra, among other places, the seven are worshipped as gods.

Megilgathir the Radiant
As one of the two most powerful of the ancient Dragons, Megilgathir the Radiant is defined by his righteous ideology of justice. He is the one credited with the codification of Draconic Law, which is practiced in Aq-Arra. His scales are depicted as a radiant gold.

Niranaxas the Shrouded
Often opposed to Megilgathir, Niranaxas is defined by her ambition and cunning. A fearsome warrior in her own right, she is most revered among the upper echelon of the military elite of Aq-Arra. She is known for her cunning strategy, and the ancient tales credit her with numerous calculated victories against the Elder Giants. Her scales are depicted as a midnight black.

Nenkishur the Temporal
Nenkishur the Temporal is described as a scholar at heart. He is most often at the right hand of Megilgathir, advocating for the preservation and protection of knowledge for future generations. He is credited with the construction of the Arcane Vault, and the security mechanisms found therein. His most common acolytes are scholars and archivists. His scales shine a bright copper color.

Dunergana the Crimson
If Niranaxas is the mind behind the Scaled Legions, Dunergana is the muscle. Dunergana is known for leading the charge, exemplifying an ancient draconic ideal of a battlefield commander. She is associated with hunting and athletic events, as well as combat skill. Her scales are a deep red.

Geshzida the Vile
Geshzida is the matron of green dragonborn, and the lady of decay.

Irushmat the Tempestuous
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Inishbala the Frozen
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