Draethar Temples

The Draethar Temples are the main arm of the Acaronian Empire, formed by Kha'Vith after his defeat at the hands of the Veyd during his rebellion against the order.

Structure

• The Acaronian Emperor: 

The ultimate authority within the Draethar Temples and the Acaronian Empire. A being of immense dark arcane power, the Emperor dictates the overarching strategies of the empire and oversees its expansion and maintenance of power. The role embodies the pinnacle of the Draethar's pursuit of dominance and arcane mastery.

• The Ebon Regnorum:

Regnorum Lords: Each lord is a master of their domain, wielding considerable power and influence within the empire. They are directly answerable to the Emperor and execute the emperor's will within their spheres of control.

Lord of War: Oversees all military forces and campaigns, responsible for the conquest and defense of the empire’s territories.
Lord of Whispers: Heads the empire’s intelligence and espionage operations, tasked with gathering secrets and conducting sabotage.
Lord of Rites: Controls the study and application of dark arcane arts, including ritualistic practices and artifact research.
Lord of Chains: Manages the assimilation and control of conquered peoples, ensuring their loyalty and integration into the empire.
Lord of Harvests: Directs the acquisition and management of resources critical to the empire's sustenance and arcane projects.

• The Administrative and Operational Cadre:

Lesser Draethar Lords: Members of the Draethar that achieved great renown, often times being or have been trained directly by a Regnorum Lord
Draethar Scholars and Sorcerers: Under the guidance of the Lord of Rites, these individuals delve into dark magic, seeking to expand the empire's arcane knowledge and capabilities.
Draethar Commanders and Captains: Military leaders who report to the Lord of War, executing military strategies and leading the empire’s forces into battle.
Spymasters and Agents: Operating under the Lord of Whispers, they form a network of espionage that spans the galaxy, protecting the empire’s secrets while uncovering those of its adversaries.

• The Supportive and Peripheral Roles:

Draethar: members of the Draethar Temples that successfully completed their training in dark magic, the philosophies and the combat doctrine of the Draethar.
Draethar Initiates: Aspiring members of the Draethar Temples, undergoing rigorous training in dark magic and the philosophies of the Draethar. They represent the future of the organization.

Culture

The Draethar's philosophy is built on the belief that true power comes from the mastery of dark arcane arts, unlocked through blood sacrifice, intense emotional experiences, and domination over the weak. Their practices include blood magic, essence drain, and rituals of dark resurrection, viewed not as taboo but as essential tools for imposing their will upon the galaxy. This pursuit of power is relentless, often leading Draethar members into a spiral of corruption and madness, as they constantly seek stronger, more dangerous sources of arcane energy.

History

Founding: The Draethar Temples' origins trace back to the pact forged between the Acaronian Veyd Kha'Vith and the human Veyd Aunap Apull, as the two delved deeper into the study and manipulation of celestial artifacts imbued with dark energies. These artifacts quickly imparted unknown techniques to the duo, enhancing their power and notoriety. However, as their powers grew, so did their paranoia and ambition. Their brotherhood eventually fractured under the weight of their new mindset, culminating in a cataclysmic confrontation that left Kha'Vith a wraith, bound to the shadows, and Aunap a vessel for his corrupted ally's soul.
The Rise of the Draethar Temples: From the ashes of their conflict emerged what would eventually be known as "The Draethar Temples." Aunap, now the embodiment of Kha'Vith's dark will, gathered those disillusioned with the Veyd's path. Their goal was no longer to protect the galaxy, but to dominate it, using their arcane prowess as a weapon to carve out an empire. However, their revolt against the Veyd Order ended in defeat, forcing them to retreat and hide in unknown space until they made contact with the planet of Acaron.
Expansion: Acaron became their stronghold, a planet where dark energies pulsed from the very ground, fueling their power and ambition. The Draethar Empire was built on the principles of strength, fear, and obedience, with the Temples at its heart, training new acolytes in the dark arts and spreading their influence across the stars.
Having established a foothold in the galaxy, the Draethar, under the guidance of the now Wraith Emperor, began their insidious expansion. They infiltrated societies, subverting them from within, using intimidation, manipulation, and the allure of dark powers to convert the ambitious and desperate.
The Schism: Light versus Shadow: The rise of the Draethar inevitably led to clashes with the Veyd, representing a cosmic schism between light and shadow. These conflicts were not merely battles of power but of ideology, pitting the Draethar's vision of a galaxy shaped by dark dominance against the Veyd's ideals of guardianship and enlightenment. The ongoing war between these factions has left many worlds shattered and in ruins, with countless dead.

Alternative Names

Draethar Cult

Training Level

Elite

Veterancy Level

Decorated/Honored

Ruling Organization

The Ebon Regnorum

Founders

• Mal'acar Voridian

Government System

Monarchy, Absolute