The Obsidian Crystalcourt

==Overview==
A clan located in the Greatwyrm's Breach, the Obsidian Court is one of several prestigious Earth clans, dubbed collectively as the "Crystalcourts". Run by a dragon named Rikki, alongside the rest of the Obsidian Council. Their lands are haunted by the restless spirits of long-dead wyrms awoken by the clan's inward expansion, into the cave system they call home. On top of this, there's been a rise of shade-influence in the area of the clan's control- that the Obsidian Council has continually opted to not address. 
==History==
===Origins===
The Obsidian Court started as a much smaller clan, in a cave carved out into the Cairnstone Rest by Mercury and her mate Uniform. Slowly, their little nook grew into a moderately sized lair- though Uniform was not interested in being in charge of anything more than a small family, and Mercury believed her calling to be among the ranks of the Earthshaker. They passed control of the clan on to a coatl named Craig. Under his leadership, and alongside his friends Nighshade and Cobalt, the clan was peaceful and calm. It could not last.
Craig took in an apprentice, because despite their help, neither Nightshade nor Cobalt were interested in leading the lair once Craig could not. This dragon was Rikki, a healer from the Zephyr Steeps- who was, unbeknownst to Craig, shade-touched. He had a kind demeanor, and Craig was friends with dragons from his home clan, he seemed a perfect fit. For a long time, he was. 
===The Sickness===
Disease struck the clan after a battle with exalts from the plague flight, one that nobody in the clan recognized, and that Rikki did not know how to heal. It took out several of their clanmates, before spreading to Craig himself. Rikki, already well-established in the lair and with a sizable number of supporters within their ranks, was becoming fowl-tempered. His shade-touch had progressed, and he had grown bitter and difficult to talk to. He also had a festering desire for power. He saw this as an opportunity. As Craig's condition worsened, Rikki used his corrupted magic to wither him away. He then took control of the fragmented clan, claiming Craig's condition killed him. Most of the clan believed him. 
The sickness eventually passed, leaving the clan fragmented and struggling to pull itself back together. Despite the circumstances surrounding his rise to power, Rikki's leadership saw the clan recover and expand- and marked a distinct shift in clan culture from then on. In this time, Mercury also returned to the clan, having requested special permission from the Earthshaker to help stabilize the clan she founded.
===Rikki's Leadership===
As leader, Rikki prioritized cultivating a prestigious clan. He wanted himself and his clanmates to be seen as the pinnacle of formality within the flight, to break into the powerful ranks of the Crystalcourts. This was a massive shift in culture for the clan, as previously a homely space for travelers to pass through on their way to the Pillar of the World, the clan was becoming known instead for their lavish parties, and the secrecy of their leaders. Rikki had, in this time, formed the Obsidian Council- a group of his closest advisors and friends- to him lead the clan. 
It seems, however, that the clan could not be without disaster for long. As Rikki was establishing his power among the earth flight's elites, cataclysm struck once more.
===The Weeping Emperor===
The clan had previously taken in an imperial, Helios, who was unable to control his own magical fluctuation. He came to the Court in hopes of seeking treatment, as shade-dragons were growing in number and were able to draw in the excess magic he created. This was unsustainable, however, as Helios made more magic than the others could reasonably take in. Eventually, it was too much for his body to handle. Eventually, he exploded. Many dragons died in the initial blast. Others were not so lucky, as this explosion also took out Ladon, one of the other resident imperials, and the excess magic caused the two to merge into the Weeping Emperor.
The clan was not prepared to fight such a threat, even if the beast only had two 'heads'. On top of this, the explosion damaged the structure of the cave- the walls were collapsing. They had no choice but to flee. The cave collapsed entirely as the last of the dragons were leaving, presumably crushing the emperor in the process. They hope. Nobody ever checked. What remained of the clan then began their search for new territory.
===Relocation & Current Time===
The clan found their new home in the cliffsides of the Greatwyrm's Breach, carving in from a smaller cave that they'd discovered. They were once again faced with a period of recovery from their misfortune and loss, and the process was slow. This was compounded by the discovery of the Whispering Caves below them, a series of tunnels spanning across a wide swath of Dragonhome that houses unknown horrors and treasures- protected by the undead of ages past. Despite the challenges, the clan is once more doing fairly well for themselves, reclaiming their seat amongst the prestigious earthen Crystalcourts. Peace never lasts for the clan, however. The sands of time are flowing, and the wyrms of the deep earth will not be dormant forever.
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