The enigmatic mistress of the Mist Swamps, Aban, is a dragon who combines passion and fury, that even other dragons fear, with a secretive and solitary way of life. Her father, Cloudtamer, who did not spare his offspring deadly challenges to sap out the weakest individuals among them, shaped her nature. Thanks to the murderous battles in which she took part in her youth, Aban has developed a strength that inspires respect among the Greates, who are older than her. When Cloudtamer became the target of Theran Behemoth and died, Aban gave a hate to Theran, as the commanders and ship crews in the region above and around the Mist Swamps found out for themselves. Although violent and impulsive, he often prefers to scare off intruders rather than kill them. An exception may be the Theran or elves, to whom the dragon did not show any sympathy. She is a very strong and aggressive dragon. If she sees someone as an enemy or deserves her anger then he will strike decisively.
The dragon doesn’t allow anyone to reach the heart of the Mist Swamps. She watches over the ancient, elusive ruins of Yrns Morgath, a long-lost city deep in the swamps forever. Only other dragons can approach this ancient place without risking its anger. The nature of the place in which it has its lays and vigilance with which it protects it makes it difficult to collect information about it and its activities.
Because of her young age, Aban fanatically adheres to the habits of the Great Dragons to enforce their respect. Physically she is huge, only the Mountainshadow equals her’s height, yet she can move silently around her domain.
She is annoyed by the behavior of Alamaise because, once again, she was left out in the activities so significant for the Great Dragons. Although the fate that he had planned for the elves of completely does not move her, she would most willingly find the Elfbane and explain to him, with the help of teeth and claws, that none of the Greats has the right to act in such a decisive manner.
Earthroot is a dragon from distant Kitay. Legend is, that he came to Barsaive after losing the battle with White Lotus, about three hundred years after the death of the All-Wise. This dragon took a liking to secret, underground places, which reflects his love for darkness and hidden life. Since then, he has been seen on the surface only three times. His long, wingless body is covered with pearly scales, shimmering with a multitude of shades, and black eyes seem to be like the abyss of one of the underground lakes in which he loves to hide.
Earth Root is extremely intelligent, works out of hiding and often speaks with riddles.
Icewing is one of the two oldest and most powerful Great Dragons in Barsaive. Along with his brother Mountainshadow, the two of them have their influence spread throughout Barsaive and beyond.
He has acted and acting now as a “guardian” of sorts for the Young Races, manipulating them in directions he sees fit, with no heed to their own wishes. In his cold eyes, dragons are a superior race who should guide the Young Races with our enlightened vision. He is a skilled puppet-master, and he is willing to take actions that are more often more direct, visible and looks rash.
In the past he created with dragon Yuichotol ritual known as Dance of Blue Spirits. Thus were drakes created, and Icewing now has a new selection of pawns to replace those “persons” who had been lost to him. As one of the most public and visible of dragonkin, Icewing has learned well how to deal with scrutiny.
The downfall of Thera is one of his primary motivations.That’s why he has become deeply invested in the dwarfs of Throal. He has offered up his counsel to Throalic leaders in person on several occasions, and they have gratefully accepted it. His primary lair is atop Mount Vapor, in the Throalic Mountains, only a few days ‘ walk from Bartertown, and the trail is well worn by various adventurers and wisdom-seekers.
His demeanor is hard, callous and fearsome, and his frosty gaze can cause the hardiest warriors to flee him in abject terror.
Remember our special Guestsfrom overseas? Andi and Josh will not only answer your questions and reveal publish secrets 😉 but they will also gamemaster sessions for you!Here is their program:
[Session Andi] Arancia: Don’t Drink the Water!
A typical Arancian village has been overcome with an ailment. Can you and your fellow Heroes find the cause and save the residents. Welcome to a new setting for Earthdawn- Arancia: The Dusklands
[Session Josh] Treasure Hunt
An old Troubadour song points to a legendary treasure in a forgotten temple. Can you figure out the clues and navigate the corruption at the edge of the Badlands? (You aren’t the only ones looking, either…)
[Lecture Andi and Josh] Not Just Another Dungeon Crawl
Killing stuff in an RPG is fun, but sometimes you want a little… more. Let’s talk about other kinds of challenges & how to bring them into your game.
[Meeting with Andi and Josh] Secret mission
We have captured Josh and Andi from the Earthdawn team. We’re invite you to help us interrogate them to discover FASA’s Earthdawn future plans. They have both been secretive, but with your help we are sure that done secrets will be learned.
This is one of the oldest dragons of Barsaive and in general of this world. His main desire is to acquire knowledge and strives at every step to put his claws on every possible piece of information. While other dragons collect artifacts and treasures, for him the most precious prey is knowledge, because for him it is the source of real power. He is one of the Dragons most involved in matters of the Namegivers. To the extent that he created an organized intelligence that Therans calls simply Dragon Network.
His mother was the noble All-Wings. This fact is both a huge privilege and a burden. You could say that the Mountainshadow is like a dragon prince, or at least someone who has noble blood, and thus with his brother Icewing, is responsible for the power he possesses. He is as huge as his age indicates, and his body, larger than the air galley, clearly shows that he is one of the Great.
Because of his desire for knowledge, he was one of the first dragons who wanted to determine what happened during the Alamaise’s attack on the Blood Wood. The effects of those events were felt by all the dragons of Barsaive, but it was Mountainshadow who knew that the released wave of magic had something to do with his kin. As to Alamaise himself, he resents the fact that after losing the Wyrm Wood he did not try to make contact with his kind. Instead, he preferred to regain his domain by force when he should show greater wisdom than the Younger Races. Curious in nature, the Mountainshadow has no intention to furhter judge the Elfbane’s actions, he just would like to know and understand what happened.
The enigmatic mistress of the Mist Swamps, Aban, is a dragon who combines passion and fury, that even other dragons fear, with a secretive and solitary way of life. Her father, Cloudtamer, who did not spare his offspring deadly challenges to sap out the weakest individuals among them, shaped her nature. Thanks to the murderous battles in which she took part in her youth, Aban has developed a strength that inspires respect among the Greates, who are older than her. When Cloudtamer became the target of Theran Behemoth and died, Aban gave a hate to Theran, as the commanders and ship crews in the region above and around the Mist Swamps found out for themselves. Although violent and impulsive, he often prefers to scare off intruders rather than kill them. An exception may be the Theran or elves, to whom the dragon did not show any sympathy. She is a very strong and aggressive dragon. If she sees someone as an enemy or deserves her anger then he will strike decisively.
Earthroot is a dragon from distant Kitay. Legend is, that he came to Barsaive after losing the battle with White Lotus, about three hundred years after the death of the All-Wise. This dragon took a liking to secret, underground places, which reflects his love for darkness and hidden life. Since then, he has been seen on the surface only three times. His long, wingless body is covered with pearly scales, shimmering with a multitude of shades, and black eyes seem to be like the abyss of one of the underground lakes in which he loves to hide.
Icewing is one of the two oldest and most powerful Great Dragons in Barsaive. Along with his brother Mountainshadow, the two of them have their influence spread throughout Barsaive and beyond.
This is one of the oldest dragons of Barsaive and in general of this world. His main desire is to acquire knowledge and strives at every step to put his claws on every possible piece of information. While other dragons collect artifacts and treasures, for him the most precious prey is knowledge, because for him it is the source of real power. He is one of the Dragons most involved in matters of the Namegivers. To the extent that he created an organized intelligence that Therans calls simply Dragon Network.
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