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+ | The '''King-Killer Star''' was a reddish cometary body visible from [[Toril]] that was once linked to the ''[[Dracorage mythal]]''. Its periodic appearance in the skies of [[Abeir-Toril]] caused [[dragon]]s to go mad with rage, destroying and killing without reason.<ref name="DoF-p7">{{Cite book/Dragons of Faerûn|5,7-8}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The name of the King-Killer Star originated from when the [[gold dragon]] known as King [[Orchrtrien]] witnessed the red comet and entered into the [[dracorage]]. Orchrtrien attacked his loyal subjects, who were forced to kill him in self-defense. While dying, Orchtrien whispered: "The red star murdered me."<ref name="RotE/T-p70">{{Cite book/Realms of the Elves/Traitors|70}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Lady [[Winterflower Duskmere]] was in possession of a stolen copy of a tome from King Orchtrien's Library of Draconic Magic. The tome was one of many that had been secretly copied by [[Rhespen Ash]] of [[Dawnfire]] in {{Yearlink|-25090}}. The copy of the tome was a metaphysical treatise on the fundamental nature of dragons and their links to the forces of creation, the elements of nature, and the stars. It is inferred that this copy ultimately gave key information to the elves rebelling against dragon rule and led to the first appearance of the comet.<ref name="RotE/T-p?">{{Cite book/Realms of the Elves/Traitors|?}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | An attempt was made near the end of the [[Time of Dragons]] by dragonkind to destroy the King-Killer Star. The missed shot nicked [[Selûne (moon)|Selûne]] and created the [[Tears of Selûne|Tears]]. The dragon [[Kisonraathiisar]] learned of this and inscribed it on one of his scales for posterity.<ref name="GHotR-p48">{{Cite book/The Grand History of the Realms|48}}</ref> |
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| + | In the late 15{{th}} century, a [[blue dragon]] [[wyrmling]] named [[Sparkrender]] used the passage of the comet to perform a ritual to absorb the power of the great dragons of old that died on [[Stormwreck Isle]].<ref name="DSI-p31">{{Cite book/Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (2022)/Dragons of Stormwreck Isle|31}}</ref> |
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*c. {{Yearlink|-25000}}: First Rage of Dragons<ref name="GHotR-p8,10">{{Cite book/The Grand History of the Realms|8,10}} |
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Latest revision as of 12:10, 23 February 2024
The King-Killer Star was a reddish cometary body visible from Toril that was once linked to the Dracorage mythal. Its periodic appearance in the skies of Abeir-Toril caused dragons to go mad with rage, destroying and killing without reason.[1]
History[]
The name of the King-Killer Star originated from when the gold dragon known as King Orchrtrien witnessed the red comet and entered into the dracorage. Orchrtrien attacked his loyal subjects, who were forced to kill him in self-defense. While dying, Orchtrien whispered: "The red star murdered me."[2]
Lady Winterflower Duskmere was in possession of a stolen copy of a tome from King Orchtrien's Library of Draconic Magic. The tome was one of many that had been secretly copied by Rhespen Ash of Dawnfire in −25,090 DR. The copy of the tome was a metaphysical treatise on the fundamental nature of dragons and their links to the forces of creation, the elements of nature, and the stars. It is inferred that this copy ultimately gave key information to the elves rebelling against dragon rule and led to the first appearance of the comet.[3]
An attempt was made near the end of the Time of Dragons by dragonkind to destroy the King-Killer Star. The missed shot nicked Selûne and created the Tears. The dragon Kisonraathiisar learned of this and inscribed it on one of his scales for posterity.[4]
In the late 15th century, a blue dragon wyrmling named Sparkrender used the passage of the comet to perform a ritual to absorb the power of the great dragons of old that died on Stormwreck Isle.[5]
Known Rages[]
- c. −25,000 DR: First Rage of Dragons[6]
- c. −24,000 DR: the Dracorage Mythal is established in the far north of Faerûn.[7]
- 1018 DR: Year of the Dracorage[8]
- 1 Hammer to 6 Nightal, 1373 DR: Year of Rogue Dragons. The last rage.[9]
Appendix[]
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Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Eric L. Boyd, Eytan Bernstein (August 2006). Dragons of Faerûn. Edited by Beth Griese, Cindi Rice, Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 5, 7–8. ISBN 0-7869-3923-0.
- ↑ Richard Lee Byers (February 2006). “Traitors”. Realms of the Elves (Wizards of the Coast), p. 70. ISBN 0-7869-3980-X.
- ↑ Richard Lee Byers (February 2006). “Traitors”. Realms of the Elves (Wizards of the Coast), p. ?. ISBN 0-7869-3980-X.
- ↑ Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 48. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Wizards RPG Team (October 2022). “Dragons of Stormwreck Isle”. Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (Wizards of the Coast), p. 31.
- ↑ Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 8, 10. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd, Eytan Bernstein (August 2006). Dragons of Faerûn. Edited by Beth Griese, Cindi Rice, Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 0-7869-3923-0.
- ↑ Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 115. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 153, 154. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
Connections[]
The Crystal Sphere of the Forgotten Realms
Comets: K'Thoutek • King-Killer Star
Nebulae: Galleon Nebula • Color Spray Nebula
Far Realm-infested stars: Acamar • Caiphon • Delban • Gibbeth • Hadar • Khirad • Nihal • Zhudun
Other astronomical bodies: Caer Windlauer • Skull of the Void • Sargassos