In the distant skies, you can make out three winged forms approaching you. The sun shimmers off their scales, and you realize that they are young copper dragons. You have heard rumors of the dragons of Mytros, but these creatures are far more splendid than you imagined. The dragons are ridden by red-cloaked knights: high ranking centurions from the city. The dragons descend and touch down several dozen yards away. Three knights with shields and swords dismount and approach you. The determined look in their eyes suggests that they have been sent here with a mission, but they clearly mean you no harm. Their leader steps forward and introduces himself, “I am Tarchon. We have come on behalf of King Acastus to escort you to his palace. He wishes an audience with you.”
Tarchon (NG Soldier Captain) is accompanied by two other captains. They are mounted on Young Copper
- Dragons. He explains that the Lord of Storms has waylaid the city of Mytros with a devastating hurricane. King Acastus expects the heroes to come to the city’s aid at once.
Tarchon and his men have been ordered not to return without the heroes. They won’t attack the party, even if provoked, but if the heroes refuse to come with them, Tarchon appeals to the party’s sense of honor and duty. He also confesses that Acastus is not a forgiving king: if the knights return empty-handed, he will be punished.
Tarchon is one of a burgeoning order of dragon-mounted soldiers commanded by the king. They call themselves Dragonlords, after the king’s ancestors. Kyrah and the other gods are dismissive of this new order, calling it an exercise in pure vanity.