The Order of the Dragonlords endured for more than five centuries before meeting its end at the climax of the First War. In theory, the Order was an alliance of equals, but in practice, Xander Huorath often took charge, guiding the Dragonlords and making decisions on their behalf.

The Dragonlords were sworn to serve as the peacekeepers of Thylea. They defended mortal settlements from great threats, recovered dangerous magical artifacts, and intervened in conflicts that threatened the stability of the realm. In reality, this duty soon drew them almost constantly into war against the native peoples of Thylea during the First War.

Not all traditions followed Xander and his companions across the sea to Thylea. Xander believed dragons should be free once their time beside a rider had ended, rather than treated as inherited servants passed from one generation to the next.

In the homeland of the Dragonlords, some noble houses used the remains of dead dragon eggs in powerful rituals or forged them into magical artifacts. Xander regarded the practice as an abomination, believing it left a permanent stain upon the soul of anyone who took part in it.

The dragons who followed Xander and the other Dragonlords were not mere beasts of war, but powerful creatures with rivalries and ambitions of their own. While many were young by draconic standards, others, such as Balmytria and Balvolk, traced their lineage back to the earliest eggs discovered in the Dragonlords’ distant homeland.

The Original Dragonlords#

There are many legends of the original Dragonlords. There are few alive now who knew them personally, but their characters are described in the histories. There were other Dragonlords aside from these, but they have largely been forgotten.

Adonis Neurdagon#

Adonis was the oathsworn of Thorpyrax. He was a wealthy, handsome, brave, and generous man who is widely celebrated in the legends. But his overconfidence eventually got him killed. His dynasty survives through Taran Neurdagon in the city of Mytros.

Estor Arkelander#

Estor Arkelander was the oathsworn of Yralune. He was a terrifying man who slaughtered the armies of the Titans indiscriminately. He sought immortality and was ultimately tricked by Lutheria, who cursed him to roam the oceans forever as a ghost. King Acastus of Mytros is the last surviving Arkelander.

Jasena Ventrak#

Jasena was the oathsworn of Naryssar. She was a strange and secretive woman who disappeared during the First War. Damon considers her to be an oathbreaker; she is not honored in the Necropolis of Telamok.

Rizon Phobas#

Rizon was the oathsworn of Balvolk. She was a brash warrior who was well-loved by the soldiers under her command. She was the only Dragonlord to survive the First War, living to a ripe old age. Her last living descendant is Thericles in the city of Estoria.

Telamok Arkelander#

Telamok was the oathsworn of Vakylux. He was Estor’s brother, though he did not follow his brother into the Nether Sea on his final journey. Instead, he joined Adonis in the last stand against Sydon, where the two of them were killed. Whether he has any living descendants is unknown.

Xander Huorath#

Xander was the oathsworn of Balmytria. He was the leader of the Dragonlords, who essentially founded the Order and led them across the oceans to the new world. He was killed before the disappearance of the dragons, in 12 DA.

Damon#

Damon was a companion of the original Dragonlords, but he never bonded a dragon. Instead, he devoted his time and energy to studying the arcane arts, and he eventually became a lich. He now guards the tombs of the Dragonlords and protects their legacy.