Wyrmguard Sentinels
Ervenian Era, 1051 AB
Through the core of dragons, we are reborn in essence and fury. We shall purify the weak.The Wyrmguard Sentinels are a revered and terrifying order of knights within the Anskian Knights, each chosen from the mightiest and bound to the essence of the dragons themselves. These knights are not mere soldiers—they are living vessels of dragonkind's ancient breath weapons and other abilities that manifest themselves. The Sentinels' power comes from the elemental might inherent to each of the Dragons they serve—be it fire, ice, lightning, acid or other metaphysical Elements. They are the ultimate embodiments of dragon magic, wielding it as both weapon and shield in the service of Tiamat. The Wyrmguard are often used as elite bodyguards for the highest-ranking members of the Anskian leadership or for the Dragons themselves.
Core Abilities
Breath Weapons
Each Wyrmguard Sentinel is bestowed with the breath weapon of one of the ancient dragon breeds that they serve. They are not merely warriors with weapons; they are vessels of elemental power. Each knight is bonded to a specific type of dragon, and the elemental breath weapon of that dragon flows within them, making them living embodiments of dragonkind’s primal force. These primal forces are not inherently connected only to the five chromatics powers, but also sometimes their 'alternative' breath weapons and sometimes connected to the Elements of the world. There are rumors of Wyrmguard whose breath capabilities can slow time or turn people to undeads...Draconic Bond
The Wyrmguard Sentinels are not simply knights—they are chosen by the Dragons themselves, selected to wield the power of dragons in their mortal forms. This bond is not one of subjugation but of partnership. The dragon’s essence is bound to the knight’s soul, and in return, the knight pledges loyalty to the Dragons. This bond is deep, spiritual, and elemental. A Wyrmguard Sentinel can never betray the Dragon without risking total disintegration, as the essence of their patron dragon is bound to their very soul.Elemental Mastery
While their power comes from the dragons’ breath weapons, the Wyrmguard Sentinels have learned to master the elemental forces within them.The Wyrmsoul Oath
Each Wyrmguard Sentinel swears the Wyrmsoul Oath, vowing to serve their Dragons and the Anskian Knights for life. The oath binds them to the elements of their dragon patron, and the consequences for breaking it are dire. A Sentinel who betrays the oath is consumed by the very elements they command, their body burned by their own flames, frozen by their own ice, or shattered by their own force. These allow them to affect their vicinities and allow the dragons own ability to affect the surrounding as if the dragon itself is there.Composition
Manpower
Elite Sub-Groups
Dragon’s Fury
These are the most feared of the Wyrmguard Sentinels, wielding the most destructive of the dragonbreaths, sent to destroy and obliterate anything in their path.Elemental Wardens
Specializing in defensive tactics, these Sentinels use their dragonbreaths to create barriers, summon storms, and disrupt enemy movements.The Draconic Judges
These Sentinels act as the inquisitors and law keepers, using their powers to extract confessions, enforce the will of the Anskian Knights, and oversee the purity of the order.Equipment
A Wyrmguard Sentinel wears a suit of dragon-scale armor, which is created by their patron dragon from the patron’s own scales, and is marked with the sigil of their respective dragon and the type of their breath weapon. The armor is itself imbued with Draconic Magic, and glows with shifting hues depending on the dragon’s element. When the sentinel uses his breath, the armor’s glow grows in intesity, radiating fiery red, emitting electric blue, vaporing acidic green, encroaching frosty white, or spots of charred black.
Their helmets are designed to resemble the shape of their patron’s head, with the characteristic frills and horns. When worn, these helmets give the wearer’s eye a subtle glow, and allows them to communicate telepathically with the dragon.
Training
The Wyrmguard are elite Anskian Knights chosen through trials in the Nine Hells. It is rumored they are ongoing mutations that give those abilities and the materials from those, either come from the Abishai themselves or The League of Gnomir.
Founding
1,050 AB
Overall training Level
Elite
Assumed Veterancy
Decorated/Honored
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