Tanyxr

Summary/Background
A would-be deity and a dragon of overwhelming power, Tanyxr ruled over much of the northern Great Mountains up until his demise at the hands of an army of Immortals in 1507 DY. Precious little is known about Tanyxr's life prior to his final years, though some claim that he was the offspring of Vulcarus or possibly even an avatar of that evil deity. Regardless, Tanyxr amassed an extensive cult of mortal worshipers, and unlike many would-be gods, Tanyxr had the eldritch and physical power to back up his claims. Cutting Redscar Temple in 901 DY from not only Mount Bolgrum but also the planar fabric between Seedorus and the Plane of Fire itself, Tanyxr created a hellish citadel no mortal army could hope to take, blessing only his faithful to be resistant to the flames ever-present in the temple interior. Deep within, Tanyxr wove magic on himself and his fanatics, transforming his most faithful and zealous followers into a unique form of minor dragon, and others into Half-Dragons. He is also known to have sired a great many Half-Dragons with his female followers, and these children became his generals and heralds in the world at large. Despite his personal power and his legion of followers, Tanyxr's lair in the wilderness between the Northlands and the Iron Wastes attracted the ire of Immortals who could not ignore the threat he presented.

Legends hold that Tanyxr was a Red Dragon of the greatest size, larger than some tower keeps and entire cathedrals. When he took flight, the world itself shook in the wake of his passage, and his rage could disintegrate even solid stone. Only the intervention of dozens of Immortals prevented Tanyxr from attaining godhood, and his kingdom - now since crumbled into oblivion - is little more than a dark memory whispered to Serian children as though he were a mere night haunt. For those daring or foolish enough, Redscar Temple itself remains, but myths of dragon ghosts, demonic guardians, and creatures of living fire and nightmares deters casual investigation by what few people reside within a hundred leagues of Mount Bolgrum.