Information relayed by Omri, on behalf of the Order of the
Lantern. Various documents retrieved during initial foray into Blackavar on
behalf of the Knights of the Sable Dragon. The expedition was to protect
several contractors hired by the Knights who were researching the land that has
been without contact with other nations in some time. Note the lullaby seems to
work on Blackavar dragon eggs to ensure they remain dormant, and on Blackavar
dragons when they're knocked senseless. Exact circumstances and that which are
affected is unknown. Lullaby is from the work of Dragonologist, Samsara
Whittlenek aka Sam.
Dragon Egg Lullaby:
“Hush now, dragon eggs, lay still, don’t wake
In moonlight shadows, your dreams we’ll make.
Embers glowing, rest your fiery might
Through the night, we’ll keep you safe and tight.
Sleep, dear dragon eggs, in slumber’s sway
Dreams of soaring skies, in a distant day.
Close your eyes, let the world fade away
Rest in peace until the break of day.”
Writer’s notes: Tune not given or set, try whichever sounds
melodious and restful. Etched into my brain is the nanny golem command of
“Protect Collect Swaddle Soothe Warm”. This song is necessary for the soothe
part of it.
Tenets of the Knights of the Sable Dragon (transcribed from
a dialect of Phonecian and adjusted for most commonly accepted spelling
equivalent):
“Teneths of the Knights of the Sable Dragon
- Protect the Realms
- Serve as an exemplar of honor
- Foster diversity within the order and the Realms
- Train the next generation of adventurers
- Guard the dragons of Blackavar
Bardus
Carnac
Gautier
Taunton
Wilmont”
Story of the Five Knights (delivered on a letter from a mail
carrier from unknown sender, similarly transcribed from a dialect of Phonecian
with corrections to most commonly accepted spelling):
“Story of the Five Knights
At the end of night the Brood Matron’s wrath drew near.
Dragons breath streaked the land and sky as her minions flew the ground show
with great tremors and when she landed hope was gone as the hordes of dragons
marched together under her command. Threatening not only Blackavar but the
Realms at large.
Ser Bardus, first knight of Blackavar, gathered his four
closest friends together to stand together against the tide. They hailed from
all parts of the Realms, friendship bringing them together closer than a
nation's banner could have. When the time came, the five stood together and
gave battle. With their wills combined, the Brood Matron’s control of the
dragons was blocked long enough for the group to subdue and hide her away.
The Blackavarian dragons bowed in respect to these knights
and thanked them for releasing them from her control. To protect Blackavar and
the Realms, it was agreed that dragon kind would no longer be free to roam in
Blackavar. Some flew to other lands to make their homes, but those who remained
agreed to slumber for all time in the hollows under Blackavar under one
condition: their eggs must not come to harm and would be kept dormant.
Thus it was cast in stone and magic that the knights of the
sable dragon would keep this charge to protect the Realms, foster diversity
within the order and the realms, train the next generation of adventurers… and
their secret charge to guard the dragons of Blackavar.
Bardus swore himself and the others to these tenets and
became the first knight commander of the sable dragon.”
