Ragarnvald the Worldrender

### Physicality

Swept back horns, spinal frill, beaked snout that vents smoke, longest wings of the dragons, burnt tint along edge. Wyrmlings have glossy scarlet scales which dull and deepen with age, becoming thicker and as strong as metal, pupils fade with age until eyes resemble molten lava orbs that dance with fire when angered

## Worship

### Offerings

Legendary wealth, particularly treasures claimed from those of power

**Ragarnvald the Worldrender** is one of the World Bones of Illandor. He is a mythic red greatwyrm created by Capron and Avo, and makes up the province of Rixikar.

## Name

Ragarnvald's name translates to 'Strong, Destructive Wrath' in Draconic, from *rag* ('strength, power') + *arn* ('destruction') + *vald* ('wrath, fury').

## Description

Ragarnvald makes up the volcanic province of Rixikar. The Worldrender is a hulking beast, covered in spikes and ridges, with several jagged frills, making up the extreme craggy topography of the volcanic island. The largest of the volcanoes, [/], is thought to be made of the bulk of Ragarnvald's body, where his heart lies, and the surrounding rocky outcrops and lesser volcanoes are made up of his spiked extremities.

## Geographical Influence

As well as physically making up the volcanic island, with high mountains, deep caverns and volcanic chambers, Ragarnvald also influences the province's phenomena. Most notable of his marks is the notable geothermal activity in the region, thought to be a tangible visualisation of Ragarnvald's destructive rage. Small tremors run through the island quite commonly, rocky fissures arise aplenty, and any water sources surrounding the heart of the domain are warm and tainted with sulphur.

## Role in Creation

It is believed that Capron and Avo created Ragarnvald together, bringing out the worst aspects of one another as they disputed what Ragarnvald's purpose should be. Ultimately, the Worldrender is so named for his purpose. His destructive nature is intended to aid in the renewal of the foundations of Cato Vilo, by purging the old so that it may renew.

## Cultural Interpretation

### Physicality

Ragarnvald is considered to be the largest of the dragons, a hulking brute of spikes and ridges. His large, dark horns spiral as they sweep back from his brow across his skull, and his beaked snout is often visualised venting smoke and steam. It is thought that, to support his monstrous size, he has the largest wingspan of the dragons too, and they are often burnished with a burnt tint along the edges. He has a large spinal frill running the entire length of his body, from brow to tail tip. His dark red scales are thought to be as strong as metal, and his eyes resemble orbs of molten lava that dance with fire.

### Personality

It is common for cultures to personify the World Bones to understand them in terms they would be able to relate to. This is most prevalent in the humanoid races. Ragarnvald is often depicted as covetous, proud, and tyrannical. He is characterised by his destructive rage, visualised by the explosive geothermal activity of his domain. He is thought to be incredibly territorial and isolationist, due to the seclusive location of his island. Of course, his rage has a purpose, and his role is a source of pride for him. He is ambitious in the sense of always striving to be the best version of himself, coveting both self-improvement and material wealth, and his rage is an impulsive directive built into him rather than an intentional wrath.

### Abilities

Stories paint Ragarnvald as a [key trait], able to [skills, charms]. In almost every iteration of Ragarnvald's tale, he is described as breathing [breath] and [element through scales]. Some stories posit that he is able to [special ability]. Many believe that he can [regional], due to the regional effects that indicate his presence.

## Religious Offerings

Shrines to Ragarnvald are fairly rare, given the isolation of his domain. However, the fortification of the red dragonborn, Wrathhold, has a well-tended shrine where anything of substantial monetary value is given. There is also a shrine in the town of Rixikar's Maw, which looks out onto the island, where offerings of wealth are offered to Ragarnvald in the hopes to appease him and stave off his next rampage. It is believed that, as Ragarnvald seeks legendary wealth, he is aware of the value and provenance of every item in his hoard, and knows each item's exact location, making it extremely difficult - and, of course, deadly - to attempt to steal from his hoard.