MALACHAR THE BRONZE TYRANT
DragonsWarlord and Conqueror
"Peace is simply the period between wars that someone else is fighting. I merely bring the truth of conflict into the open.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Iron Throne Spire, Scorched Territories
- Civilization
- Dragons
Appearance
• Physical: Malachar's scales gleam like polished bronze, each one etched with the name of a battle he has won. He is powerfully built—150 feet of military precision—with wings scarred from countless conflicts. His eyes burn with the orange-red of molten metal. • Clothing: He wears actual armor—plates of enchanted bronze forged by dwarven slaves and enchanted by captured mages. A crown of swords melted together sits between his horns. • Distinguishing Marks: His tail ends in a brutal mace-like growth of fused metal, a weapon he uses with devastating effect.
Relationships
- Family - Killed his own father in ritual combat to prove his strength; has no living relatives he acknowledges
- Allies - His legion of dragonkin soldiers, several conquered Drakonian tribes, mercenary companies
- Rivals - The Council of Wyrms, who view him as a threat to dragonkind; the free territories he hasn't conquered yet
Personality
- Traits: Ruthlessly ambitious, surprisingly honorable in combat, genuinely believes conquest brings order, deeply insecure about his "common" birth
- Mannerisms: Paces like a caged predator when thinking, breathes smoke when angry, insists on formal titles
- Voice: Commanding and harsh, accustomed to being obeyed immediately
Backstory
Malachar was born to a minor dragon line and was dismissed by the great wyrms as unimportant. He has spent his life proving them wrong through conquest, building an empire that spans three territories. He dreams of uniting all dragonkind under his rule and then conquering the other civilizations.
Daily Life
Malachar's days are consumed by military planning, receiving reports from his commanders, and training for the conflicts he constantly seeks. He holds court in his spire, dispensing harsh justice and rewarding success with brutal efficiency.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 The party is hired to infiltrate Malachar's court and discover his battle plans before he invades a peaceful territory
- 2 Evidence of Korthax's sacrifice has surfaced, and various factions want the party to deliver it to Malachar—or keep it from him