Clan Daarden

The Knights are characterised by their black armour etched with flame.

**Clan Daarden** were a tribe of Dragonborn dwelling within Fort Adaar in the Black Swamp of the East Ridings. They were mostly made up of black scaled dragonborn but due to welcoming others of their kind have a odd few other colours in their tribe.

## Description

**Clan Daarden** were a humanoid reptilian, resembling other dragonborn but larger, standing 6.5–7.5 feet (1.9–2.3 meters) tall and weighing around 400 pounds (182 kilograms). they had stocky and thickly muscled build and its scales were black, and raley if ever were born with tails. They had sunken eyes and and large, boney horns which gave them a skull-like appearance, and Dragonborn feet ended with three strong talon-like claws with a fourth claw in the back, while their hands were similar with three claws with a thumb replacing the rear claw.

## Abilities

**Clan Daarden** had a number of abilities that set them apart. Their dragonborn were both stronger and more charismatic than the typical humanoid, traits inherited from their draconic relatives. They were also quite durable and when injured had an inner strength that could push them to accomplish even more than when they were at their best. **Clan Daarden** also healed more easily than other humanoids. Most potent of all was a dragonborn's breath weapon, which, like that of a dragon, varied in nature, depending on a dragonborn's draconic heritage. Most members of **clan Daarden** had the ability to spew either a line of acid out to 30ft, or a rare few could spew out a 15ft cone of acid.

Some dragonborn of **clan Daarden** had additional abilities. For instance, while most dragonborn had vision comparable with humans, a number had enhanced vision more similar to that of an elf or eladrin. Other dragonborn could modify their dragon breath, acquiring two or more other damage types. Others learned to even mix one or more elements together to create a composite breath weapon.

## Personality

Like other Dragonborn members of **clan Daarden** had a well-known dedication to honor, but how deeply rooted this trait was remains debatable. However, all dragonborn tended to view all living things, even hated enemies, as deserving of courtesy and respect. To **clan Daarden**, honor was more than a word and was often considered more important than life itself. Cowardice was not simply undesirable among dragonborn, it was considered outright repulsive.

Part of the roots of this honorable attitude lay in the dragonborn's drive for self-improvement for the betterment of the clan and particularly wanting for the approval of others.

Dragonborn of **clan Daarden** placed great value on the skill of an individual, including themselves. Failing at a task was anathema to clan member and as a result they could sometimes push themselves to unhealthy extremes of effort. This aspect of the dragonborn mind meant few of the clan took a laid-back approach to any skill or ability, striving always to become the masters of a particular skill, and the clan respected those among other races who approached life in the same manner. As a result, most dragonborn adventurers from the clan came to their way of life through a desire to prove themselves and win respect from their brethren.

Other races saw **clan Daarden** as proud or even arrogant because of this dedication to excellence and high standards. It was true that dragonborn of **clan Daarden** were typically proud of their race's accomplishments. However, **clan Daarden** were also more than willing to recognize with respect the accomplishments of other races in turn, whether or not the race in question was an ally or enemy.

## Organizations

### The Scaled Council

The members of the Scaled Council are responsible for making important decisions about the city's laws and policies, as well as ensuring the safety and security of its citizens. They work closely with the Scales, the city watch, and other law enforcement agencies to maintain order within the city and defend it against any threats. The Scaled Council is also responsible for representing the interests of the dragonborn community to other outside groups, and for negotiating with other cities and nations on behalf of their people.

### The Scales

The Scales are the city watch of Fort Adaar. They are responsible for maintaining law and order within the city and protecting its citizens from harm. The Scales are typically composed of dragonborn who have a strong sense of justice and a desire to serve their community. They are highly trained in combat and are equipped with a variety of weapons and armour to help them carry out their duties.

### The Claws

The Claws are the ranger unit of Fort Adaar, and are responsible for patrolling the outskirts of the settlement, protecting it from any threats that may come from the surrounding wilderness. The Claws are a highly trained group of rangers, who are skilled in tracking and survival techniques, as well as combat. They are equipped with a variety of weapons and armour to help them carry out their duties effectively.

## Base of Operations

Set deep within the Black Swamp, Fort Adaar a stronghold resides aside a huge cavern, strongly built walls also hold huge charred oaks carved with all sorts of designs. The Black dragonborn **clan Daarden** call it home. All are welcome and many a dragonborn have flocked here as a safe haven. It’s estimated around three hundred residing within the stronghold.

## Relationships

### The Adventurers Guild of Otha's Rest

**Clan Daarden** had an ongoing relationship with the Adventurers Guild since AOR 552, even with some members of the tribe joining their ranks. They have been supported in the past by the Guild and even provided support to the Guild

## Daarden Clan Members of Note

### Maschaka, Chairperson of the Scaled Council

As the chairperson, Maschaka is responsible for leading and managing the activities of the Scaled Council, and for representing the interests of the council to the wider community.

### Galador Deepclaw

Galador is openly critical of the Scaled Council and wishes to rule in their place. So far they have only voiced dissent, without commiting any treasonous acts, but the council keep a close eye on his activity.

### Kommodus The Breath, Loremaster

As the loremaster, Kommodus The Breath is responsible for preserving and passing on the history, culture, and traditions of the dragonborn people. He is a deeply learned and scholarly individual, with an extensive knowledge of the ancient texts and histories of his people. The title “The Breath” is passed on to subsequent loremasters.

### Morodred, Captain of The Scales

A massive blue dragonborn who wields a pair of huge axes.

### Pangan, Captain of The Claws

Very thin and wiry for a dragonborn and wields a longbow, something considered by most to be peculiar given most of The Claws wield crossbows.

### Arivys “Vorq”, Quartermaster of The Claws

Arivys is a Black Dragonborn, known to sell mundane items, adventuring gear, and a selection of swamp related potions to Adventurers on official Claws business.

### Fenkenka and Kepesh, Dragonborn Rangers

These Dragonborn rangers are known for their extensive knowledge of the surrounding wilderness, and are able to navigate and track through even the most treacherous terrain.

### Dracked and Turnoroth, Dragonborn Rangers

Brothers, these now-excommunicated traitors lured The Adventurers into a trap and were killed for their crimes. They were working for The Scaled King.

### Bagrin, the Ranger, and Borgir, the Sorcerer

These two adventurers wanted to join the guild but have stopped short of Otha’s Rest to stay with the dragonborn until the kobold problem is solved. They want to help. Originally from Gobblette Mygge, a small town near Cheyenne in the South Ridings.

### Chakaar and Mahut, owners of the Charred Drake Inn

Chakaar and Mahut, owners of the Charred Drake Inn, who host a number of permanent residents, including travelers, mercenaries, and other adventurers who are passing through the city.

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# Reference for editor

https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Dragonborn\_clans

https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Clan\_Belnak

https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Clan\_Belarrak

https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Organizations

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