History of the Cult of the Dragon

The History of the Cult of the Dragon began with the former Chosen of Mystra, Sammaster and his downfall, descent into madness and eventual death in 9 century DR.

Preface
After Sammaster and Alustriel Silverhand shared a relationship over some time, he began to become obsessed with his paramour, to the point where his world completely revolved around her. This unhealthy attachment, combined with Sammaster's deeper foray into necromancy caused a rift between the two Chosen and caused their relationship to end in bitterness and regret. Shortly after, a priest of Bane named Algashon Nathaire ingratiated himself to Sammaster, befriending the mage during those difficult times. Quite rapidly, Algashon began to play on Sammaster's insecurities, rationalizing the Chosen's mistakes as the faults of others while simultaneously reminding him of life events that he perceived as failures. This indoctrination continued for years, in what would turn out to be a long-term scheme to steal the secret of the Chosen's silver fire.

These manipulations culminated in the year 875 DR, when Sammaster confronted Alustriel in the Evermoors in a rage of accusations and delusions. Lady Hope was accompanied by the fellow Chosen Laeral Silverhand and Khelben Arunsun, with whom she shared a unique connection. This confrontation came to be known as the Battle of the Chosen, and ended with Sammaster's death. Although his "friend" Algashon was nearby, his patron deity Bane prevented him from taking any action to intervene or prevent Sammaster's death.