Ashardalon
Dragon Emperor Ashardalon (a.k.a. Avatar of Ash)
Ashardalon was a powerful red dragon who was mentioned in songs throughout the multiverse. He was known for his depredations and unorthodox methods to extend his own life.
Commonly thought to be a dark legend, Ashardalon would return to Toril from the Fire Plane along with his children to conquer the Moonshae Isles. For his destructive actions, he was given the title of Dragon Emperor and had several factions mobilize against him, only to shock the world by simply settling down and turning the Moonshae Isles into a united federation of states.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Ashardalon is said to be in great health, despite the large scar of a Balor on his chest.
Special abilities
As with all red dragons, Ashardalon is able to resist and control fire to some extent. He is also one of the few to have Advanced Frightful Presence, able to force other creatures to freeze or pass out with his sheer presence.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Ashardalon was rumored to have attempted to attain godhood thousands of years ago in -1008 BDR, wreaking havoc across the land while gathering a cult of awed mortals and his own children around him. However, despite his great power, he was cast down by a Druid named Dydd the Wise after destroying her own Druid Circle. She was said to have carved out his heart and forced him to flee to another plane at the cost of her own life.
Regardless of the truth of this myth, Ashardalon and his cult were thought to have been a myth until a Colossal Red Dragon with a Balor-shaped scar on his chest appeared over the Moonshae Isles. After burning down several armies he quickly forced the United Moonshae Isles to kneel to him, retiring to the Iron Keep where he is said to relax under a pile of treasure while one of his children plays music at all times.
Accomplishments & Achievements
As a Great Wyrm, Ashardalon was known to be a powerful dragon by the sheer nature of his age. He survived having his heart ripped from his chest, along with conquering the Moonshae Isles within a year.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Once thought to desire to conquer the entirety of Toril and become a god, Ashardalon seems content to simply gather treasure in the form of taxes on trade. He does seem to desire to curb the destructive excesses of Sothliss and Meow-Meow Fuzzy Face, calling them petulant children.
Social
Contacts & Relations
Surprisingly for a dragon seen as a world-ending threat, Ashardalon is said to get along amazingly well with the Lord's Alliance due to the trade opportunities brought about by his presence.
He also known for keeping close ties with the shadow elves, even allowing them to settle on one of his islands as their foothold into Toril.
Family Ties
He has a large family of half-dragons and other dragon-kin from his many centuries of unions.
Religious Views
Ashardalon is noted for being very dismissive of the gods, seeing them simply as shadows on the wall compared to the sheer power of mortals.
Wealth & Financial state
His treasure hoard is said to contain countless millions of gold and magic items, including a few artifacts.
Alignment
Chaotic Evil
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Dragon Emperor, King of the Moonshae Isles
Year of Birth
1008 BDR
2500 Years old
Birthplace
Unknown
Children
Current Residence
Iron Keep
Pronouns
He/Him
Gender
Male
Eyes
Gold
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Dark Red
Height
44 ft
Weight
2,400,000 lbs
Aligned Organization
Ruled Locations
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