Drakespire Dominion
Drakespire Dominion
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Formation: The Drakespire Dominion was formed ages ago when the malevolent dragon god, Auraxis, rose to power and united various dragon-related factions under his tyrannical rule. Seeking dominion over the continent of Haven, Auraxis used his power and influence to forge alliances and subjugate other dragon clans, subfactions, and cults, bringing them under his iron-clawed wing.
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Purpose in the World: The Drakespire Dominion serves as a formidable force of evil in the world, with the purpose of spreading fear, chaos, and subjugation. While their actions may seem malevolent, they believe that by conquering and ruling over Haven, they bring balance to the scales of power, as they see themselves as the rightful rulers of the land.
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Location: Continent of Haven: The Drakespire Dominion has established its stronghold in the heart of Haven, a continent shrouded in mystery and ancient magic. Their capital city, Drakespire, sits atop a treacherous mountain range, surrounded by deadly volcanic landscapes, making it an imposing and virtually impenetrable fortress.
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Kingdom Description: Drakespire, the kingdom of the Drakespire Dominion, is a dark and foreboding place. It is dominated by towering citadels, obsidian fortresses, and treacherous lava-filled moats. The architecture reflects the draconic nature of the dominion, with sharp angles, spires resembling dragon horns, and blackened stone structures. The skies above Drakespire are often filled with the roars of dragons and the darkened silhouettes of their wings.
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Social Structure: The social structure within the Drakespire Dominion is hierarchical and centered around the power and authority of Auraxis, the malevolent wyrm. Auraxis holds absolute dominion over all the subfactions and clans within the dominion. Underneath him, each subfaction has its own leaders, known as High Priestesses or Dragonlords, who oversee the affairs of their respective groups and ensure their loyalty to Auraxis.
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Leaders:
- Auraxis, the Malevolent Wyrm: As the supreme leader of the Drakespire Dominion, Auraxis embodies the malevolence and power of an ancient dragon god. He is ruthless, cunning, and possesses immense magical and physical abilities.
- The Scaled Mistress: The High Priestess of the Cult of the Obsidian Scale, her true name shrouded in secrecy and known only to the innermost circle of the cult. She is an enigmatic figure, wielding dark magic and commanding fanatical followers who carry out Auraxis' will.
- Lythara the Scorching: High Priestess of the Firewing Clan, Lythara is a fearsome dragoness who commands mastery over fire and flames. Her clan specializes in destructive fire magic, and she acts as an advisor to Auraxis, offering counsel on matters relating to the dominion's military might and strategic planning.
- High Dragonlord Aranos the Wise: Leader of the Dracornis Enclave, a sect of dragon scholars and arcane practitioners. Aranos possesses profound knowledge of ancient lore, arcane rituals, and magical artifacts. He provides the dominion with invaluable insight and acts as the voice of wisdom within Auraxis' inner circle.
- Dracom the Ebonywing: Leader of the Darkflight, a group of stealthy and shadow-infused dragons skilled in espionage and assassination. Dracom is known for his mastery of shadow magic and deadly precision in combat. He
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Specialties: The Drakespire Dominion excels in several key specialties:
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Draconic Magic: The dominion's members possess innate magical abilities derived from their draconic heritage.
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Dragon Riding: The dominion has perfected the art of dragon riding, allowing their members to soar through the skies atop powerful and fearsome dragons, granting them unparalleled mobility and aerial dominance.
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Drakescale Armor: The dominion has mastered the art of crafting armor from the scales of slain dragons, granting their warriors enhanced protection against physical and magical attacks.
- Player Character Benefits: Players who join the Drakespire Dominion can gain the following benefits:
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Draconic Affinity: Players gain access to draconic spells and abilities, allowing them to harness elemental powers, shape-shift into draconic forms, and summon dragon allies.
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Dragon Mount: Players may be granted a loyal dragon mount, providing them with increased mobility, combat prowess, and an intimidating presence on the battlefield.
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Drakescale Equipment: Players can acquire and craft powerful drakescale armor and weapons, providing enhanced protection and additional bonuses against specific enemies or elements.
- Proving Loyalty: To prove loyalty to the Drakespire Dominion, members may be required to undertake tasks such as:
- Completing dangerous quests that advance the dominion's agenda or eliminate rival factions.
- Offering sacrifices or dedicating acts of devotion to Auraxis or the specific leaders within the faction.
- Participating in rigorous combat trials to demonstrate their combat prowess and loyalty to the dominion.
- Common Members: The Drakespire Dominion consists of various creatures who share a connection to dragons and their draconic powers. Common members include:
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Dragonborn: Dragonblooded humanoids who exhibit draconic features and innate magical abilities.
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Wyvernlings: Lesser dragon creatures that serve as foot soldiers and aerial scouts.
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Kobolds: Small, reptilian creatures known for their fanatical loyalty and ability to perform menial tasks.
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Darkfire Warlocks: Mortal beings who have forged pacts with powerful draconic entities, gaining access to dark magic and draconic powers.
Faction benefits (Background replacer)
Rank 0: Dragon Initiate
- Draconic Magic Affinity: Initiates gain access to the ancient and potent magic of dragons. They can harness elemental powers from the dragon type of their choosing. The players gain the ability to use a breath weapon attack, of their choosen dragon type.
| Dragon colour | Damage type |
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| Black Dragon | Acid |
| Blue Dragon | Lightning |
| Green Dragon | Poison |
| Red Dragon | Fire |
| White Dragon | Cold |
| Brass Dragon | Fire |
| Bronze Dragon | Lightning |
| Copper Dragon | Acid |
| Gold Dragon | Fire |
| Silver Dragon | Cold |
| Breath weapon |
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| 5' by 30' line (DEX save) |
| 5' by 30' line (DEX save) |
| 5' by 30' line (DEX save) |
| 5' by 30' line (DEX save) |
| 5' by 30' line (DEX save) |
| 15' cone (DEX save) |
| 15' cone (CON save) |
| 15' cone (DEX save) |
| 15' cone (CON save) |
| 15' cone (CON save) |
Breath Weapon. You can use your bonus action to exhale destructive energy. It deals damage in an area according to your ancestry. When you use your breath weapon, all creatures in the area must make a saving throw, the type of which is determined by your ancestry. The DC of this saving throw is 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increase to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th, and 5d6 at 16th level. After using your breath weapon, you cannot use it again until you complete a short or long rest.
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Frightful Presence. As a Reaction, Each creature of the player's choice that is within 30 feet of the player and aware of it must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the player's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours. THis can be used equal to the player's proficiency bonus per long rest.
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Dominion's Protection. Joining the Drakespire Dominion grants Initiates the support and protection of the dominion's powerful magic. They become resistant to the Damage type of their chosen dragon type.
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Access to Forbidden Knowledge. Initiates gain access to the dominion's library of arcane and ancient lore. They can delve into forbidden texts and learn secrets about dragons, dark rituals, and powerful artifacts, granting them advantage when researching these topics within th dominion's libraries.
Rank 1: Dragon Acolyte
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Enhanced Draconic Allies. Dragon Acolytes further develop their draconic powers. summoning dragon allies to aid them in battle. the dragon's CR rating will be equal to a 1/4 of the players level and will have it's own turn, and will be controlled by the GM.
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Dragon Riding Mastery. Dragon Acolytes become skilled in the art of dragon riding, forming a deep bond with their dragon mounts. They gain increased maneuverability, aerial combat prowess, and the ability to communicate telepathically with their dragon companions.
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Ability Score Increase. Dragon Acolytes experience a significant increase in their physical and magical capabilities, increasing the player's Strength or Intelligence by +2.
Changelog
Oct 3
- Credits fixed
- Faction Benefits added!
Oct 23
- Credits updated
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