Masvirik , known as the Cold Sun , is an Overlord from the Age of Demons with dominion over reptilian creatures and that is mostly forgotten outside of the lizardfolk tribes of the Masvirik'Uala . [1]
History
Masvirik is an entity that once claimed dominion over modern-day Q'barra that is all but forgotten in modern times outside of the dreams of lizardfolk and the plagued mind of Rhashaak , its once guardian and now corrupted voice. [1]
In the Age of Demons, Masvirik dominated the lizardfolk and other scaly creatures of the region from his throne in the city of Haka'torvhak . [1] But the sacrifice of the couatl to form the Silver Flame bound him and freed the lizardfolk from his will. [1] Black dragons soon were dispatched to watch over the obsidian city of Haka'torvhak, which are said to contain fiends trapped since the Age of Demons. [2]
Three thousand years after Rhashaak's watch first began, Masvirik escaped his bonds and warped his guardian to exert its will over the region once again. [1] Eberron dragonshards housing the scattered shards of his essence flared, and awakened ancient dreams in the lizardfolk. [1] Along with the return of the dragonborn descendants of the legions of the original members of the Light of Siberys , long-since spread out across the lands of eastern Khorvaire under dreams of conquest, this helped seal Masvirik within its prison. [1]
Relationships
Masvirik has some followers among the Lords of Dust , but maintains no prakhutu on the Bleak Council . [1]
Description & Personality
Masvirik's appearance is unknown. He maintains a bond with his guardian and chosen servant, the dragon-god Rhashaak. [1]
Masvirik is considered cousin to Tiamat , and they may clash over portfolios. [1] Masvirik has dominion over scaly, venomous creatures that slither and crawl. [1]
Abilities
Masvirik is said to have the ability to warp lizardfolk into creatures like the kobolds and troglodytes to serve as servants to his will. [1]
Appendix
Notes
Masvirik may bear some resemblance to the serpent deity Zehir from 4 th -edition core D&D, including a potential rivalry with Tiamat, a fellow Overlord with dominion over dragons . [1]
Keith Baker has suggested on his website that Rhashaak may be a puppet to the fully cognizant Overlord, a mad dragon beset by delusions of grandeur believing himself to be a god, a tortured guardian aware of its fallen state seeking absolution, or any combination of these or others. [3]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 Keith Baker (December 2010). “ Poison Dusk, Black Sun: Explore Q'barra, Part 2 ” (PDF). Dungeon #185 ( Wizards of the Coast ) (185)..
- ↑ Keith Baker , Bill Slavicsek , & James Wyatt (2004). Eberron Campaign Setting . ( Wizards of the Coast ), p. ?. ISBN 0-7869-3274-0 .
- ↑ Keith Baker (10/03/2017). Dragonmarks: Lizard Dreams . Archived from the original on 05/17/2018.
Connections
Known Overlords |
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Bel Shalor
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Eldrantulku
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Horned Prince
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Katashka
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Levistus
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Masvirik
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Rak Tulkhesh
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Sakinnirot
Sul Khatesh · Tiamat · Tul Oreshka · Yad-Raghesh |