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Grand Chaplain Lorastrus

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	==== Grand Chaplain Lorastrus ====		==== Grand Chaplain Lorastrus ====
	Once a proud [[Gold Dragon\|gold dragon]], Lorastrus was known in the draconic lands of the Material Plane as a sage and peacemaker, a dragon who sought balance among wyrmkinds’ endless squabbles. But the lure of power and whispers from the Cult of the Dragon corrupted him. In secret, Lorastrus made an infernal pact with a devil of [[the Ten Hells]], offering up his radiant body and golden fire in exchange for incredible magical abilities, becoming a golden Abishai, a dragon [[devil]]. Some theories propose that this devil was the Lord of Greed [[Mammon]], due to Lorastrus' new appearance greatly resembling that of the golden [[archdevil]].		Once a proud [[Gold Dragon\|gold dragon]], Lorastrus was known in the draconic lands of the Material Plane as a sage and peacemaker, a dragon who sought balance among wyrmkinds’ endless squabbles. But the lure of power and whispers from the Cult of the Dragon corrupted him. In secret, Lorastrus made an infernal pact with a devil of [[the Ten Hells]], offering up his radiant body and golden fire in exchange for incredible magical abilities, becoming a golden [[Abishai]], a dragon [[devil]]. Some theories propose that this devil was the Lord of Greed [[Mammon]], due to Lorastrus' new appearance greatly resembling that of the golden [[archdevil]].

	Now the Court of Scales’ chief priest, Lorastrus is the architect of its rituals, sacrifices, and blasphemies. His sermons echo across the Mirewood in voices carried by unseen wings, calling mortals and fey alike to abandon their fleeting courts and kneel before the Scaled Queen. To the dragon cultists of the court, he is not merely a leader but a living saint, the embodiment of devotion rewarded through sacrifice. His staff is said to channel not only his own warped magic but also fragments of Tiamat’s will. He despises cowardice, and he values order within the otherwise chaotic mire of the Court. Many of the dragonkin serve him directly, for Lorastrus organizes the cults, catalogs the rituals, and ensures offerings are delivered to shrines of Tiamat across the Feywild.		Now the Court of Scales’ chief priest, Lorastrus is the architect of its rituals, sacrifices, and blasphemies. His sermons echo across the Mirewood in voices carried by unseen wings, calling mortals and fey alike to abandon their fleeting courts and kneel before the Scaled Queen. To the dragon cultists of the court, he is not merely a leader but a living saint, the embodiment of devotion rewarded through sacrifice. His staff is said to channel not only his own warped magic but also fragments of Tiamat’s will. He despises cowardice, and he values order within the otherwise chaotic mire of the Court. Many of the dragonkin serve him directly, for Lorastrus organizes the cults, catalogs the rituals, and ensures offerings are delivered to shrines of Tiamat across the Feywild.

K-dawg12: /* Grand Chaplain Lorastrus */

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Grand Chaplain Lorastrus

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	==== Grand Chaplain Lorastrus ====		==== Grand Chaplain Lorastrus ====
	Once a proud gold dragon, Lorastrus was known in the draconic lands of the Material Plane as a sage and peacemaker, a dragon who sought balance among wyrmkinds’ endless squabbles. But the lure of power and whispers from the Cult of the Dragon corrupted him. In secret, Lorastrus made an infernal pact with a devil of [[the Ten Hells]], offering up his radiant body and golden fire in exchange for incredible magical abilities, becoming a golden Abishai, a dragon [[devil]].		Once a proud [[Gold Dragon\|gold dragon]], Lorastrus was known in the draconic lands of the Material Plane as a sage and peacemaker, a dragon who sought balance among wyrmkinds’ endless squabbles. But the lure of power and whispers from the Cult of the Dragon corrupted him. In secret, Lorastrus made an infernal pact with a devil of [[the Ten Hells]], offering up his radiant body and golden fire in exchange for incredible magical abilities, becoming a golden Abishai, a dragon [[devil]]. Some theories propose that this devil was the Lord of Greed [[Mammon]], due to Lorastrus' new appearance greatly resembling that of the golden [[archdevil]].

	Now the Court of Scales’ chief priest, Lorastrus is the architect of its rituals, sacrifices, and blasphemies. His sermons echo across the Mirewood in voices carried by unseen wings, calling mortals and fey alike to abandon their fleeting courts and kneel before the Scaled Queen. To the dragon cultists of the court, he is not merely a leader but a living saint, the embodiment of devotion rewarded through sacrifice. His staff is said to channel not only his own warped magic but also fragments of Tiamat’s will. He despises cowardice, and he values order within the otherwise chaotic mire of the Court. Many of the dragonkin serve him directly, for Lorastrus organizes the cults, catalogs the rituals, and ensures offerings are delivered to shrines of Tiamat across the Feywild.		Now the Court of Scales’ chief priest, Lorastrus is the architect of its rituals, sacrifices, and blasphemies. His sermons echo across the Mirewood in voices carried by unseen wings, calling mortals and fey alike to abandon their fleeting courts and kneel before the Scaled Queen. To the dragon cultists of the court, he is not merely a leader but a living saint, the embodiment of devotion rewarded through sacrifice. His staff is said to channel not only his own warped magic but also fragments of Tiamat’s will. He despises cowardice, and he values order within the otherwise chaotic mire of the Court. Many of the dragonkin serve him directly, for Lorastrus organizes the cults, catalogs the rituals, and ensures offerings are delivered to shrines of Tiamat across the Feywild.

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	'''The Court of Scales''' is a [[fey]] court located in [[the Feywild]] that was founded and ruled by evil dragons in service of the dragon goddess [[Tiamat]]. Their ultimate goal was to spread her evil and conquest throughout the Feywild and beyond. The court is ruled by High Regent Veylthar the Verdant Fang, an ancient [[Green Dragon]] and risen [[archfey]].		'''The Court of Scales''' is a [[fey]] court located in [[the Feywild]] that was founded and ruled by evil dragons in service of the dragon goddess [[Tiamat]]. Their ultimate goal was to spread her evil and conquest throughout the Feywild and beyond. The court is ruled by High Regent Veylthar the Verdant Fang, an ancient [[Green Dragon]] and risen [[archfey]].

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Baroness Asternendrarlon, the Keeper of the Hoard

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	==== Baroness Asternendrarlon, the Keeper of the Hoard ====		==== Baroness Asternendrarlon, the Keeper of the Hoard ====
	Baroness Asternendrarlon, known as Asterne, was ~~oncean~~ ancient silver dragon devoted to Bahamut, the god of justice and good-aligned dragons. She served faithfully in the wars that raged across the Material Plane, rallying dragonkin and mortal allies alike to defend the realm with honor. But the tides of conflict turned, and one by one, Asterne witnessed the fall of her comrades, the shattering of her ideals, and the futility of even the noblest cause. Eventually, Asterne made a cold and pragmatic choice: she abandoned her oaths to Bahamut and pledged herself to Tiamat. Unlike many who were corrupted by fear or temptation, Asterne rationalized her service as a form of order amid chaos. If the dragons were to dominate the world, she would ensure that their rise was efficient, organized, and sustainable. After some years, Tiamat sent her to join the Court of Scales in the Feywild and Veylthar appointed her as the Keeper of the Hoard, managing the Court of Scales’ wealth, acquisitions, and treasures.		Baroness Asternendrarlon, known as Asterne, was once an ancient silver dragon devoted to Bahamut, the god of justice and good-aligned dragons. She served faithfully in the wars that raged across the Material Plane, rallying dragonkin and mortal allies alike to defend the realm with honor. But the tides of conflict turned, and one by one, Asterne witnessed the fall of her comrades, the shattering of her ideals, and the futility of even the noblest cause. Eventually, Asterne made a cold and pragmatic choice: she abandoned her oaths to Bahamut and pledged herself to Tiamat. Unlike many who were corrupted by fear or temptation, Asterne rationalized her service as a form of order amid chaos. If the dragons were to dominate the world, she would ensure that their rise was efficient, organized, and sustainable. After some years, Tiamat sent her to join the Court of Scales in the Feywild and Veylthar appointed her as the Keeper of the Hoard, managing the Court of Scales’ wealth, acquisitions, and treasures.

	Asterne oversees the monthly tithes of gold, precious gems, and magical artifacts sent back to Tiamat, ensuring that nothing is lost or squandered. She is also responsible for evaluating new acquisitions: fallen fey, dragon cultist offerings, or plundered treasures from the Mirewood and neighboring realms. To fail in her audits or mismanage resources is considered a grievous offense, sometimes punished by exile into the Mirewood’s deadliest regions. Asterne is not cruel for cruelty’s sake; she executes her duties with calm precision, believing that the Court functions best when every piece, from High Regent to dragon cultist, performs its role without fail. Her scales shimmer like polished platinum, her eyes keen and calculating, and she moves through the Court with serene authority.		Asterne oversees the monthly tithes of gold, precious gems, and magical artifacts sent back to Tiamat, ensuring that nothing is lost or squandered. She is also responsible for evaluating new acquisitions: fallen fey, dragon cultist offerings, or plundered treasures from the Mirewood and neighboring realms. To fail in her audits or mismanage resources is considered a grievous offense, sometimes punished by exile into the Mirewood’s deadliest regions. Asterne is not cruel for cruelty’s sake; she executes her duties with calm precision, believing that the Court functions best when every piece, from High Regent to dragon cultist, performs its role without fail. Her scales shimmer like polished platinum, her eyes keen and calculating, and she moves through the Court with serene authority.

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Court Members

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	== Court Members ==		== Court Members ==
	The Court of Scales was broken down into four tiers. At the top was High Regent Veylthar the Verdent Fang, the unopposed ruler of the Court of Scales. Directly below ~~his~~ ~~were~~ the Five Talons, five corrupted fey who used to serve in the court of Queen Thalyra the Rooted One. Next to them in authority are the High Barons, powerful dragonkin and servants of Tiamat who have been given positions of great prestige in the court. Below them is the Low Court, which consists of both dragonkin and corrupted fey who manage most of the day to day operations of the court.		The Court of Scales was broken down into four tiers. At the top was High Regent Veylthar the Verdent Fang, the unopposed ruler of the Court of Scales. Directly below him are the Five Talons, five corrupted fey who used to serve in the court of Queen Thalyra the Rooted One. Next to them in authority are the High Barons, powerful dragonkin and servants of Tiamat who have been given positions of great prestige in the court. Below them is the Low Court, which consists of both dragonkin and corrupted fey who manage most of the day to day operations of the court.

	=== High Regent Veylthar the Verdant Fang ===		=== High Regent Veylthar the Verdant Fang ===

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Society and Culture of the Court of Scales and the Mirewood

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	With her death, the Wildwood collapsed. The trees wailed, their roots bleeding sap. Once-clear rivers stagnated into dark, sluggish streams. The fertile forests twisted into a choking swamp of thorns, fungal blooms, and venomous growths. Fey creatures that had once danced in sunlit glades found their forms warped: pixies grew dragon like wings and venomous fangs, satyrs turned wild and mad, and dryads fused with brambles and rotted trees. The Wildwood was no more. Now there was only the Mirewood, a fetid swamp, crawling with warped beasts and the servants of dragons. And upon this ruin the dragon Veylthar declared himself High Regent, and that henceforth, the Court of Branches would forever be known as the Court of Scales. Now Veylthar seeks to spread this corruption to new courts, bending more fey to his will, and to devour even more archfey.		With her death, the Wildwood collapsed. The trees wailed, their roots bleeding sap. Once-clear rivers stagnated into dark, sluggish streams. The fertile forests twisted into a choking swamp of thorns, fungal blooms, and venomous growths. Fey creatures that had once danced in sunlit glades found their forms warped: pixies grew dragon like wings and venomous fangs, satyrs turned wild and mad, and dryads fused with brambles and rotted trees. The Wildwood was no more. Now there was only the Mirewood, a fetid swamp, crawling with warped beasts and the servants of dragons. And upon this ruin the dragon Veylthar declared himself High Regent, and that henceforth, the Court of Branches would forever be known as the Court of Scales. Now Veylthar seeks to spread this corruption to new courts, bending more fey to his will, and to devour even more archfey.
	== Society and Culture of the Court of Scales and the Mirewood ==		== Society and Culture of the Court of Scales and the Mirewood ==
	The Court of Scales is built on two principles: that dragons are the ultimate lifeforms in the realm, and that the Feywild must fall. Once a fey paradise under Queen Thalyra the Rooted One, the court and the land around it are now a twisted echo of what it once was, reshaped by the will of High Regent Veylthar the Verdant Fang and the draconic influence of the dragon queen Tiamat. At its heart lies Castle Wyrmblight, a rotting fortress of stone and vines where the Veylthar rules supreme. From this throne, Veylthar rules through fear and enchantment, twisting the Court of Branches’ old hierarchies into a structure where scales, corruption, and cruelty dictate status. The nobles of the court who were once dryads, treants, and elven knights have become warped things, more monster and dragon than fey, their bodies reshaped by venom, scale, and swamp rot. Beside them stand true dragons loyal to Tiamat, sent into the Feywild with Veylthar to build out his court and expand the influence of the Dragon Queen.		The Court of Scales is built on two principles: that dragons are the ultimate lifeforms in the realm, and that the Feywild must fall. Once a fey paradise under Queen Thalyra the Rooted One, the court and the land around it are now a twisted echo of what it once was, reshaped by the will of High Regent Veylthar the Verdant Fang and the draconic influence of the dragon queen Tiamat. At its heart lies Castle Wyrmblight, a rotting fortress of stone and vines where the High Regent Veylthar rules supreme. From this throne, Veylthar rules through fear and enchantment, twisting the Court of Branches’ old hierarchies into a structure where scales, corruption, and cruelty dictate status. The nobles of the court who were once dryads, treants, and elven knights have become warped things, more monster and dragon than fey, their bodies reshaped by venom, scale, and swamp rot. Beside them stand true dragons loyal to Tiamat, sent into the Feywild with Veylthar to build out his court and expand the influence of the Dragon Queen.

	The culture of the Court reflects this shift. Where once the fey celebrated growth, music, and the change of nature, the Court of Scales now exalts decay, domination, and dragons. Festivals and songs once dedicated to the changing of seasons and the blooming of new life now glorify the fall of fey courts and the majesty of dragons. Even the language of the court has changed, with all the members of the Court of Scales speaking a hybrid language of draconic and sylvan, a guttural, hissing tongue known only within the Mirewood. [[File:Wyrmblight Interior.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Interior Hallway of Castle Wyrmblight]]		The culture of the Court reflects this shift. Where once the fey celebrated growth, music, and the change of nature, the Court of Scales now exalts decay, domination, and dragons. Festivals and songs once dedicated to the changing of seasons and the blooming of new life now glorify the fall of fey courts and the majesty of dragons. Even the language of the court has changed, with all the members of the Court of Scales speaking a hybrid language of draconic and sylvan, a guttural, hissing tongue known only within the Mirewood. [[File:Wyrmblight Interior.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Interior Hallway of Castle Wyrmblight]]

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About

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	== About ==		== About ==
	The Court of Scales is a court ruled by [[Dragon\|dragons]] and rot in the Feywild, a magical realm that exists parallel to Quelmar. The Court's goal is to spread their corruption and influence across the Feywild in the name of Tiamat, the evil goddess of all dragons. Tiamat hoped that the Court of Scales could create another for [[the War of Many Names]], the war waged by Tiamat and her dragons in order to destroy all of Quelmar. Ruled by the cruel and manipulative green dragon Veylthar, the Verdant Fang, the court consists of both corrupted fey and greedy dragons from the Material Plane. Ruling from a massive rotting fortress called Castle Wyrmblight, the Court of Scales holds rule over the Mirewood, a vast swamp filled with corrupting bogs, bloodthirsty Blights, and unfathomable horrors. Many courts have already fallen to Veylthar and his order of corruption and dragons, with their archfey rulers devoured and their members forced to join the Court of Scales.		The Court of Scales is a court ruled by [[Dragon\|dragons]] and rot in the Feywild, a magical realm that exists parallel to Quelmar. The Court's goal is to spread their corruption and influence across the Feywild in the name of Tiamat, the evil goddess of all dragons. Tiamat hoped that the Court of Scales could create another front for [[the War of Many Names]], the war waged by Tiamat and her dragons in order to destroy all of Quelmar. Ruled by the cruel and manipulative green dragon Veylthar, the Verdant Fang, the court consists of both corrupted fey and greedy dragons from the Material Plane. Ruling from a massive rotting fortress called Castle Wyrmblight, the Court of Scales holds rule over the Mirewood, a vast swamp filled with corrupting bogs, bloodthirsty Blights, and unfathomable horrors. Many courts have already fallen to Veylthar and his order of corruption and dragons, with their archfey rulers devoured and their members forced to join the Court of Scales.

	== History ==		== History ==

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	{{Infobox location\|title = {{PAGENAME}}\|type = Fey Court\|location = [[The Feywild]]\|Government = Dictatorship\|inhabiting Race = [[Dragon\|Dragons]], Corrupted [[Fey]]\|image=Swamp Castle.jpg}}		{{Infobox location\|title = {{PAGENAME}}\|type = Fey Court\|location = [[The Feywild]]\|Government = Dictatorship\|inhabiting Race = [[Dragon\|Dragons]], Corrupted [[Fey]]\|image=Swamp Castle.jpg}}

	'''The Court of Scales''' is a [[fey]] court located in [[the Feywild]] that was founded and ruled by evil dragons in service of the dragon goddess [[Tiamat]]. Their ultimate goal was to spread her evil and conquest throughout the Feywild and beyond. The court is ruled by High Regent Veylthar the Verdant Fang, an ancient [[~~green~~ ~~dragon~~]] and risen [[archfey]].		'''The Court of Scales''' is a [[fey]] court located in [[the Feywild]] that was founded and ruled by evil dragons in service of the dragon goddess [[Tiamat]]. Their ultimate goal was to spread her evil and conquest throughout the Feywild and beyond. The court is ruled by High Regent Veylthar the Verdant Fang, an ancient [[Green Dragon]] and risen [[archfey]].

	== About ==		== About ==

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