Nalavarauthatoryl

Nalavarauthatoryl, often shortened to Nalavara, is a fearsome red dragon in Faerûn’s lore, known as the "Devil Dragon" or "Inferno Queen." Her origins and actions tie her to Cormyr and the elven realms, making her a significant figure of terror and vengeance.

Appearance

Nalavara is an ancient red dragon of immense size, her scales a deep, molten crimson with obsidian streaks running along her spine and massive wings. Her wingspan is said to eclipse the sun, casting ominous shadows over the battlefield. Her eyes burn with a malevolent amber glow, radiating both intelligence and fury, and one of her most striking features is the Crown of Infernal Command—a jagged circlet of blackened steel studded with glowing rubies—that rests on her brow, emitting a constant heat shimmer. Scars mar her hide, notably a jagged gash across her left wing from a battle with elven mages, and her claws and teeth are blackened from centuries of channeling fiery magic. Her presence is accompanied by a palpable heat, the air around her shimmering as if on the verge of ignition.

Personality and Motivations

Nalavara embodies the arrogance, wrath, and cunning typical of red dragons, but her intellect and ambition set her apart. She views herself as a divine force, destined to rule over Faerûn as a god-queen of fire. Her hatred for Cormyr stems from her past as Lorelei Alavara, an elf wizard whose lover was killed by Andar Obarskyr, an early human settler of the region. This betrayal drove her to transform into a red dragon through dark rituals, swearing vengeance against Cormyr and its people. She is ruthless and manipulative, often using telepathic whispers to sow discord among her enemies before striking. Despite her fiery temper, Nalavara is a patient schemer, willing to wait centuries for the perfect moment to exact her revenge.

Legacy and Influence

Nalavarauthatoryl is a symbol of vengeance and destruction in Faerûn. Her actions during the Inferno March left lasting scars on Cormanthor, and her slaying of Azoun IV during the Goblin War cemented her as a dire enemy of Cormyr. The Emberclaw Covenant continues to venerate her, and rumors persist that she seeks to raze the remaining elven realms, such as Evermeet, to establish a fiery empire. Her presence in a campaign could serve as a climactic threat, with adventurers either seeking to prevent her return or confronting her in the aftermath of Azoun IV’s death.