The Cult of Maegara was a group of fire-worshiping beings that lived within Mount Hotenow that came to deify the slumbering fire primordial Maegera during the latter half of the 15th century DR.[1][2]
Organization[]
The cult was led by the mad fire giant Gommoth, a charismatic fanatic and believed himself to be king of the volcanic mountain. The group's fighting force comprised fire salamanders, elementals, magma beasts,[1] and fire archons, led by several fire giant generals, namely Kromar, Grumthrox, and Pyraphenia, along with General Ignazar, a powerful archon that had led Maegera's forces in battle during the Dawn War.[2]
Base of Operations[]
The cult had spread amongst the many creatures that held an affinity for fire within the depths of Mount Hotenow. They had claimed the dwarven stronghold of Fireguard Fortress and granted its command to General Ignazar.[2]
History[]
The formation of the cult began some time after the eruption of Mount Hotenow in the Year of Knowledge Unearthed, 1451 DR, when Maegera awoke after centuries-long slumber. This event sparked euphoric feelings within the volcano's fire-attuned inhabitants, a collective experience that was seen by Gommoth and his future followers as a sort of spiritual awakening.[1] After some time, Maegera was once again placed into dormancy by a band of foreign travelers.[3]
Although the sensation they shared were fleeting, these fire-worshiping beings came together under Gommoth's leadership. The formerly-shunned fire giant united the flame creatures under the shared directive that they would delve into the furthers depths of Mount Hotenow, and fully understand the source of their shared religious experience. Once they discovered the again-sleeping dawn titan, they knew their task: to reawaken Maegera and release the fires of Toril in a second great eruption of Mount Hotenow.[1]
Maegera's followers came into conflict with the dwarves of the Hillborn expedition circa the Year of the Ageless One, 1479 DR. While the dwarves learned of the cult's plans, they were cut off from their fellow clansmen by Grumthrox on the far side of Firecross Bridge. Eventually, the Vandra Hillborn enlisted the aid of the Hero of the Sleeping Dragon Bridge and their allies, and the allied group were able to halt the schemes of Gommoth and the other cultists of Maegera. The leaders of the cult were all slain, and Maegera remained undisturbed for the time being.[2]
Members[]
- Gommoth, the mad fire giant "king" of Mount Hotenow.[1]
- Qalthus, a shadar-kai that was exiled from Xinlenal.[1]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
- Video Games
- Neverwinter
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Matt Sernett, Erik Scott de Bie, Ari Marmell (August 2011). Neverwinter Campaign Setting. Edited by Tanis O'Connor. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 190. ISBN 0-7869-5814-6.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Cryptic Studios (June 2013). Neverwinter. Perfect World Entertainment.
- ↑ Matt Sernett, Erik Scott de Bie, Ari Marmell (August 2011). Neverwinter Campaign Setting. Edited by Tanis O'Connor. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 198. ISBN 0-7869-5814-6.