Destined Dragonauts (D.D.)

Destined Dragonauts (D.D. for short) is the sixth campaign of Luctus, featuring Prestige Classes as its main focus.

In the land of Dracaenir, dragons are worshipped above all else; their word and lives being most sacred. Some warrior trains their entire life to become the personal guard of the God-King of Dragons himself : the Dragonauts! These fierce forces of nature ascend past their original race and natural predispositions to become closer to their God. This campaign will feature dragons, fire breathing, teenage drama, rude mentors and stupid hijinks as teenage aspirant Dragonauts go through their journey of training to one day, ascend.

## **Characters**

### **PCs**

**Current Members:**

* **Haruka-no-Tasogare**, Wulfkin, Barbarian
* **Elya Kimyona**, Satyr, Paladin
* **Arcaz Peru'Vi**, Dragonborn (Bronze), Sorcerer-Draconic
* **Bo'Rax**, Gelating, Fighter
* **Son Eco'er**, Lizardfolk, Druid
* **Cedo**, Hexblood, Rogue

**Previous Members:**

* **Vynn,** Wulfkin, Essence Weaver

### **NPCs**

* Master Guo
* Raika, Dragonaut Disciple
* Sora, Dragonaut Disciple
* Fenya, Dragonaut Disciple
* Kai, Dragonaut Disciple
* Jintanriyalatta, Dragonaut Disciple

## **Story**

This link contains a collection of Campaign Recaps maintained and recounted by their Players:
Session Recaps

### **Summary**

Enter a campaign story summary here, hitting main plot points and locations.

### **Session Recaps**

Session 1 - Rising Sun over Dracaenir (9/10/2023)

A bright yellow sun rises above the lands of Dracaenir as a new adventure chronicles itself within the annals of history. At one of the few Dragonaut Monasteries deep within the mountains of Dracaenir, a group of teenage adventurers seek to learn the zen martiality of the Dragonauts, hoping to one day join the ranks of the Dragon God's mighty spiritual guard. Up the stairs walked the the young Dragonaut Aspirants, the hot-headed Haruka-no-Tasogare, the happy-go-lucky Elya Kimyona, the talkative and noble Arcaz Peru'Vi, the slimey abomination Bo'Rax, the relaxed Son Eco'er, and the twitchy, nervous Vynn. Joined alongside their fellow Dragonaut Aspirants, the Aspirants settle into the Monasteries Dormitory, before undertaking their first test to begin their years long training...the Trial of the Dragon's Fire. Few of the Aspirants were able to accomplish the zen meditation, feeling the Dragon's Fire within their very Souls, but those that did were granted a unique inner strength to their senses for the day. Following this trial, the Aspirants find themselves performing a physicals trial , displaying their strength, honor, vigor, dexterity, and sheer willpower within the watchful eyes of their Dragon Dancer Master...Master Guo. Having proved their ability to continue their training, the Dragonaut Aspirants make their way to their quarters for the night...resting after an already eventful...and painful...day.

Session 2 - Trial of the Mountain (10/1/2023)

As the night falls upon the Dragonaut Monastery, the Dragonaut Aspirants find themselves having a humble dinner of steamed rice and meat within the dormitory. The rough training of the day setting in as everyone reels from sore muscles and teenage stress...one aspirant in particular (Vynn) could not handle the training and was respectfully dismissed by Master Guo...just as another Dragonaut Aspirant arrived, expected to be late due to personal circumstances. The new aspirant, Cedo, found himself quickly settling into the group of teens, eager to join in on this gracious and prestigious opportunity. As night finally fell, Haruka, Cedo, Elya, and Raika found themselves attempting to do some pre-emptive training studies in regards to the Dragon Dancer-Inspired Exercises they performed that morning. Raika, in low-key frustration, began to break of her failure as a Dragon Dancer Trainee as well as her concerns over failing as a Dragonaut as well...even going so far as to take out her frustrations onto the others, particularly Haruka, who's meatheaded optimism seemed to annoy her. The next day, the Dragonaut Aspirants were awoken to Master Guo calling them to the courtyard, where he tasked the aspirants to perform a new harrowing trial...the Trial of the Mountain. The aspirants spent many hours navigating the wilds and climbing the tallest of the nearby mountains...some lagging behind, while others exceeded expectations...regardless...all reached the top...where a Temple of the Dragon God laid hidden and undisturbed. Giving prayers to the Dragon God, the aspirants entered, being split into two groups by a mysterious force. The group comprising of Haruka, Cedo, Elya, Son, Arcaz and Bo'Rax begin to navigate the crumbling, lightning-infused corridors of the temple, where they faced tasks such as crossing a broken bridge and fighting the shrine's Elemental Guardians. The group is moderately successful, and prepares to offer themselves to the shrine ahead.

Session 3 - Whispers of the Wind (10/15/2023)

Having successfully accomplished the Trial of the Mountain and being *generally* unharmed, the Dragonaut Aspirants proceed to touch the Dragon God Shrine ahead of them, being teleported back to the Monastery's Courtyard where they meet their fellow Dragonauts and Master Guo congratulating those that completed the trial...some with great difficulty. Being released to go rest within the dormitories, the Dragonauts find themselves being harassed by an otherwise chilling, whispering wind...with some deciding not to think much on it and opting to go inside with haste. The Dragonauts find themselves rather quickly collapsing upon their bunks, but their rest is briefly interrupted when the whispers within the wind begin to stalk them once more...a small group consisting of Elya, Haruka, Son, and Bo'Rax...being otherwise grumpy or curious about the winds...go outside to investigate. As they enter the pitch-black courtyard, the winds begin to speak to the four, requesting them to come closer...which almost immediately causes the four to opt to ignore it and tell Master Guo in the morning. Despite their reluctance to investigate further, Bo'Rax finds himself too curious to ignore the whispers and waits until the others are back within their bunks to sneak out once more...discovering that the whispers in the wind was in fact, an Unnamed, Mysterious Ronin that was desperately trying to call for our attention. Trying his best to relay this information to a literal sentient ooze, the Mysterious Ronin warns Bo'Rax to inform the others about the ***Shadow of Envy***, who apparently seeks to abuse the Dragonauts in an attempt to establish control over Dracaenir...and possibly the Dragon God himself? Somehow Bo'Rax understood the importance of this warning and relayed the information to his fellow Dragonauts the following morning, as well as Master Guo, who also seemed concerned about the message...although abhorred Bo'Rax's lack of faith in his companions. After a brief morning meal, the Dragonauts are tasked with yet another harrowing trial, this time undergoing their first true combat experience against a pair of loaned Dragon Frogs. Tasked with their nonlethal defeat, the Dragonauts are split into the two groups that they've otherwise been comfortable with these past few days...proceeding to engage the Dragon Frogs so that they attempt to accomplish this amphibian trial.