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[[File:-ai-Ruby_Citadel.png|thumb|The '''Ruby Citadel''' where the original Ruby Court resided. Feredemius pulled it into the [[The Shadowfell|Shadowfell]] sometime after the court disbanded.]] | [[File:-ai-Ruby_Citadel.png|thumb|The '''Ruby Citadel''' where the original Ruby Court resided. Feredemius pulled it into the [[The Shadowfell|Shadowfell]] sometime after the court disbanded.]] | ||
'''The Ruby Court of [[Sardior]]''' is a holy council consisting of five court seats, each representing a different gem type. It existed under Sardior in the most ancient of times, and was returned to session upon Sardior's resurrection in the late PR era during [[The War of Many Names]]. | '''The Ruby Court of [[Sardior]]''' is a holy council consisting of five court seats, each representing a different gem type. It existed under Sardior in the most ancient of times, and was returned to session upon Sardior's resurrection in the late [[PR]] era during [[The War of Many Names]]. | ||
== About == | == About == | ||
The Gem Dragons who occupy seats on the court are called '''Thanes'''. Sardior transforms his Thanes to enhance their size, strength, and power for the purposes of serving him and acting as [[Quelmar Deities#Exarchs|Exarchs]] for their gem types. Each of Sardior's Thanes represent an aspect of his personality and, as pertaining to worship, a different domain of spellcasting. Sardior maintains a constant psychic link with his Thanes unless he chooses to block it. Thanes also seem to possess some degree of immortality, given that most of his Prehistory Thanes have lived for at least several millennia and likely longer. | The [[Dragon#Gem Dragons|Gem Dragons]] who occupy seats on the court are called '''Thanes'''. [[Sardior]] transforms his Thanes to enhance their size, strength, and power for the purposes of serving him and acting as [[Quelmar Deities#Exarchs|Exarchs]] for their gem types. Each of Sardior's Thanes represent an aspect of his personality and, as pertaining to worship, a different domain of spellcasting. Sardior maintains a constant psychic link with his Thanes unless he chooses to block it. Thanes also seem to possess some degree of immortality, given that most of his [[Prehistory]] Thanes have lived for at least several millennia and likely longer. | ||
Other roles exist with the court at various times such as | Other roles exist with the court at various times such as Lower Court Members (advisors to the court representing other gem types), Knights (champions and protectors of the court), Harbingers (able to sit in for their gem type at court meetings when their Thane is not available), and Acolytes (heralds and disciples of the court). | ||
The five court seats have always been filled by an Amethyst, Crystal, Emerald, Sapphire, and Topaz. However, an Obsidian or any other wild card of gemkind can also hold a position with the court, given they are in the right place at the right time. | The five court seats have always been filled by an Amethyst, Crystal, Emerald, Sapphire, and Topaz. However, an Obsidian or any other wild card of gemkind can also hold a position with the court, given they are in the right place at the right time. | ||
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=== Prehistoric Court === | === Prehistoric Court === | ||
The original Ruby Court disbanded not long after the destruction of Sardior, and each of the original Thanes went off to pursue their own interests. | The original Ruby Court disbanded not long after the destruction of [[Sardior]], and each of the original Thanes went off to pursue their own interests. As difficult as it is to find any records of this original court, it is nearly impossible to find any documentation of Kristang. His thousand-year-long imprisonment between the [[The Quelmar Realm|Material Plane]] and [[The Shadowfell|Shadowfell]] at the hands of [[Feredemius]] had the effect of partially undoing Kristang's existence, insofar that even [[Bleucorundum]] could no longer remember him. | ||
As difficult as it is to find any records of this original court, it is nearly impossible to find any documentation of Kristang. His thousand-year-long imprisonment between the [[The Quelmar Realm|Material Plane]] and [[The Shadowfell|Shadowfell]] at the hands of Feredemius had the effect of partially undoing Kristang's existence, insofar that even [[Bleucorundum]] could no longer remember him. | |||
==== Thanes ==== | ==== Thanes ==== | ||
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* '''[[Feredemius]]''' the Emerald | * '''[[Feredemius]]''' the Emerald | ||
* '''[[Bleucorundum]]''' the Sapphire | * '''[[Bleucorundum]]''' the Sapphire | ||
* '''[[Tuschello | * '''[[Tuschello]]''' the Topaz | ||
==== | ==== Lower Court Members ==== | ||
* '''Kristang''' the Obsidian | * '''Kristang''' the Obsidian | ||
* ??? the Jacinth | |||
* ??? the Jade | |||
* ??? the Pearl | |||
* ??? the Amber | |||
=== Resurrected Court === | === Resurrected Court === | ||
[[File:-ai-TestCavernUpload.jpg|thumb|The '''Gem Demiplane''' where the resurrected Ruby Court resided during its early years.]] | [[File:-ai-TestCavernUpload.jpg|thumb|The '''Gem Demiplane''' where the resurrected Ruby Court resided during its early years.]] | ||
The Ruby Court remained disbanded throughout the [[BR]] era and most of the [[PR]] era until it was reassembled in 826 [[PR]] in order to resurrect Sardior and dispel the [[The Shadowfell|Shadowfell]] that had overtaken [[Isonhound]]. This event, accompanied by the recent un-banishment of [[Bahamut]], the return of [[Tiamat]] following [[Kiston|Kiston's]] unlocking, and the | The Ruby Court remained disbanded throughout the [[BR]] era and most of the [[PR]] era until it was reassembled in 826 [[PR]] in order to resurrect [[Sardior]] and dispel the [[The Shadowfell|Shadowfell]] that had overtaken [[Isonhound]]. This event, accompanied by the recent un-banishment of [[Bahamut]], the return of [[Tiamat]] following [[Kiston|Kiston's]] unlocking, and the reascension of [[Chronepsis]] to godhood, meant that all [[List of Dragons#The Four Dragons|Four Dragons]] from [[The Quelmar Realm|Quelmar's]] draconic creation myth were now working their influence on the realm simultaneously for the first time since [[Prehistory]]. | ||
The role of Kristang in the reassembled court is uncertain as he disappeared shortly after his rescue and took [[Trina]] as his Obsidian Knight, enhancing her magic and revealing himself to have secretly been her [[Warlock Patrons|Great Old One]] patron. | The role of Kristang in the reassembled court is uncertain as he disappeared shortly after his rescue and took [[Trina]] as his Obsidian Knight, enhancing her magic and revealing himself to have secretly been her [[Warlock Patrons|Great Old One]] patron. | ||
Additionally, some adventurers were gifted Harbinger boons by activating the long-dormant Topaz Astrolabe set by | Additionally, some adventurers were gifted Harbinger boons by activating the long-dormant [[Topaz Astrolabe]] set by [[Tuschello]]. Being imbued with gem essence enabled them to be court candidates for the resurrection ceremony and they could presumably serve as Harbingers for the resurrected court, as well. | ||
==== Thanes ==== | ==== Thanes ==== | ||
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== Artifacts == | == Artifacts == | ||
The '''Gem''' '''Artifacts of the Ruby Court''' were | The '''Gem''' '''Artifacts of the Ruby Court''' were five items that were used by the court to continue its operations. Each of the original artifacts was said to be either forged by [[Sardior]], or forged by the Thane member who it represents. | ||
=== Prehistoric Artifacts === | === Prehistoric Artifacts === | ||
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* [[Topaz Astrolabe|'''Topaz Astrolabe''']] | * [[Topaz Astrolabe|'''Topaz Astrolabe''']] | ||
* '''Emerald Blade''' | * '''Emerald Blade''' | ||
** A weapon belonging to [[Feredemius]], lost to time after he became trapped under the Northern Snowy Mountains, rediscovered in the stone of the mountain on an archeological expedition which revealed a lost Sardior worship space. | ** A weapon belonging to [[Feredemius]], lost to time after he became trapped under the [[Northern Snowy Mountains]], rediscovered in the stone of the mountain on an archeological expedition which revealed a lost Sardior worship space. | ||
** Created a small protective ward around its wielder, an impenetrably shield in or out, theorized to be used to protect Sardior or a Thane during trips into dangerous territories. | ** Created a small protective ward around its wielder, an impenetrably shield in or out, theorized to be used to protect Sardior or a Thane during trips into dangerous territories. | ||
*'''The Galadiir''' (Corundum Egg) | *'''The Galadiir''' (Corundum Egg) | ||
** A | ** A Ruby egg, said to be the last hope in the event that Sardior needed to be recovered, reborn, restored, or otherwise given corporeal form again. While the most important of the five artifacts in that it was an emergency item, it provided no active protections or use to the court. | ||
* '''Amethyst Tome''' | * '''Amethyst Tome''' | ||
** The spellbook and notebook of the venerable [[Venaleth]], scholar and researched of the realm. | ** The spellbook and notebook of the venerable [[Venaleth]], scholar and researched of the realm. | ||
** Included notes and council from the original court's meetings, alongside other useful details of the realm that Venaleth and the court had gathered in prehistoric times. | ** Included notes and council from the original court's meetings, alongside other useful details of the realm that Venaleth and the court had gathered in prehistoric times. | ||
** Was stashed away in a library, but recovered by heroes of the realm upon Venaleth's request. Technically taken out on a "loan". | ** Was stashed away in a library, but recovered by heroes of the realm upon Venaleth's request. Technically taken out on a "loan." | ||
* '''[[Kristang|Kristang's]] Obsidian Artifact''' | |||
** While not of importance to the court when it was in session, Kristang was a dragon of similar size and shape, serving in a lower court (alongside gems such as Pearl, Jacinth, and Jade). Kristang's artifact as such held the essence of the original court and in a pinch could function as a proxy if the resurrection ceremony was performed. | |||
=== Resurrected Artifacts === | === Resurrected Artifacts === | ||
* [[Crystal Moonwell|'''Crystal Moonwell''']] | * [[Crystal Moonwell|'''Crystal Moonwell''']] | ||
** Upon ascension, [[Echemus]] likely inherited the Moonwell as his item of importance, as he protected it in [[The Quelmar Realm|Quelmar]] for centuries, and it was inherited from his own father [[Eros]]. | |||
* [[Selune Splinter#Emerald Splinter|'''Emerald Splinter''']] | * [[Selune Splinter#Emerald Splinter|'''Emerald Splinter''']] | ||
** Originally a Crystal-related item known as the Selune Splinter, [[Durzibethinus|Durian's]] artifact from his hometown became transformed upon his ascension to become attuned to his own gem domain. | |||
* '''Amethyst Tome''' | * '''Amethyst Tome''' | ||
** Venaleth likely continued to make his atlas an item of importance to the court, and would likely still use it upon his ascension to the second court, continuing in the same fashion as the first. | ** Venaleth likely continued to make his atlas an item of importance to the court, and would likely still use it upon his ascension to the second court, continuing in the same fashion as the first. | ||
* ??? (Topaz, important to [[Delphi]]) | * ??? (Topaz, important to [[Delphi]]) | ||
* ??? (Sapphire, important to [[Spinel]]) | * ??? (Sapphire, important to [[Spinel]]) | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:42, 3 May 2024
The Ruby Court of Sardior is a holy council consisting of five court seats, each representing a different gem type. It existed under Sardior in the most ancient of times, and was returned to session upon Sardior's resurrection in the late PR era during The War of Many Names.
About[edit | edit source]
The Gem Dragons who occupy seats on the court are called Thanes. Sardior transforms his Thanes to enhance their size, strength, and power for the purposes of serving him and acting as Exarchs for their gem types. Each of Sardior's Thanes represent an aspect of his personality and, as pertaining to worship, a different domain of spellcasting. Sardior maintains a constant psychic link with his Thanes unless he chooses to block it. Thanes also seem to possess some degree of immortality, given that most of his Prehistory Thanes have lived for at least several millennia and likely longer.
Other roles exist with the court at various times such as Lower Court Members (advisors to the court representing other gem types), Knights (champions and protectors of the court), Harbingers (able to sit in for their gem type at court meetings when their Thane is not available), and Acolytes (heralds and disciples of the court).
The five court seats have always been filled by an Amethyst, Crystal, Emerald, Sapphire, and Topaz. However, an Obsidian or any other wild card of gemkind can also hold a position with the court, given they are in the right place at the right time.
History[edit | edit source]
Prehistoric Court[edit | edit source]
The original Ruby Court disbanded not long after the destruction of Sardior, and each of the original Thanes went off to pursue their own interests. As difficult as it is to find any records of this original court, it is nearly impossible to find any documentation of Kristang. His thousand-year-long imprisonment between the Material Plane and Shadowfell at the hands of Feredemius had the effect of partially undoing Kristang's existence, insofar that even Bleucorundum could no longer remember him.
Thanes[edit | edit source]
- Venaleth the Amethyst
- Eros the Crystal
- Feredemius the Emerald
- Bleucorundum the Sapphire
- Tuschello the Topaz
Lower Court Members[edit | edit source]
- Kristang the Obsidian
- ??? the Jacinth
- ??? the Jade
- ??? the Pearl
- ??? the Amber
Resurrected Court[edit | edit source]
The Ruby Court remained disbanded throughout the BR era and most of the PR era until it was reassembled in 826 PR in order to resurrect Sardior and dispel the Shadowfell that had overtaken Isonhound. This event, accompanied by the recent un-banishment of Bahamut, the return of Tiamat following Kiston's unlocking, and the reascension of Chronepsis to godhood, meant that all Four Dragons from Quelmar's draconic creation myth were now working their influence on the realm simultaneously for the first time since Prehistory.
The role of Kristang in the reassembled court is uncertain as he disappeared shortly after his rescue and took Trina as his Obsidian Knight, enhancing her magic and revealing himself to have secretly been her Great Old One patron.
Additionally, some adventurers were gifted Harbinger boons by activating the long-dormant Topaz Astrolabe set by Tuschello. Being imbued with gem essence enabled them to be court candidates for the resurrection ceremony and they could presumably serve as Harbingers for the resurrected court, as well.
Thanes[edit | edit source]
- Venaleth the Amethyst
- Echemus the Crystal
- Durzibethinus the Emerald
- Spinel the Sapphire
- Delphi the Topaz
Knights[edit | edit source]
- Trina the Obsidian Knight
Harbingers[edit | edit source]
- Rooney, Harbinger of Durzibethinus the Emerald
- Cobalt, Harbinger of Spinel the Sapphire
- Blaze, Harbinger of Delphi the Topaz
Acolytes[edit | edit source]
- Herneldo, Sorcerer of the Third Path
- Most Sanctified Disciples of Sardior (MSDOS)
Artifacts[edit | edit source]
The Gem Artifacts of the Ruby Court were five items that were used by the court to continue its operations. Each of the original artifacts was said to be either forged by Sardior, or forged by the Thane member who it represents.
Prehistoric Artifacts[edit | edit source]
- Crystal Moonwell
- Topaz Astrolabe
- Emerald Blade
- A weapon belonging to Feredemius, lost to time after he became trapped under the Northern Snowy Mountains, rediscovered in the stone of the mountain on an archeological expedition which revealed a lost Sardior worship space.
- Created a small protective ward around its wielder, an impenetrably shield in or out, theorized to be used to protect Sardior or a Thane during trips into dangerous territories.
- The Galadiir (Corundum Egg)
- A Ruby egg, said to be the last hope in the event that Sardior needed to be recovered, reborn, restored, or otherwise given corporeal form again. While the most important of the five artifacts in that it was an emergency item, it provided no active protections or use to the court.
- Amethyst Tome
- The spellbook and notebook of the venerable Venaleth, scholar and researched of the realm.
- Included notes and council from the original court's meetings, alongside other useful details of the realm that Venaleth and the court had gathered in prehistoric times.
- Was stashed away in a library, but recovered by heroes of the realm upon Venaleth's request. Technically taken out on a "loan."
- Kristang's Obsidian Artifact
- While not of importance to the court when it was in session, Kristang was a dragon of similar size and shape, serving in a lower court (alongside gems such as Pearl, Jacinth, and Jade). Kristang's artifact as such held the essence of the original court and in a pinch could function as a proxy if the resurrection ceremony was performed.
Resurrected Artifacts[edit | edit source]
- Crystal Moonwell
- Emerald Splinter
- Originally a Crystal-related item known as the Selune Splinter, Durian's artifact from his hometown became transformed upon his ascension to become attuned to his own gem domain.
- Amethyst Tome
- Venaleth likely continued to make his atlas an item of importance to the court, and would likely still use it upon his ascension to the second court, continuing in the same fashion as the first.
- ??? (Topaz, important to Delphi)
- ??? (Sapphire, important to Spinel)
