The Lineages and History of Drakehall

Dated beyond the formation of the Coalition, and following the invasions of the aberrations in Elysia, the hefty tome details to the history of the Drakehall family, their Kings and their deeds.

The line of Drakehall are written to have been the last surviving relatives to the Dûrandur family that ruled within the Peaks of the Vale, whom had died in their battle against Kildrid.

#### Fisil I Drakehall

Ruling from 700BC until his death in 577BC. The first King of Drakehall, who staked his claim to Nel Kuldohr following his people's near extermination and leave from the Peaks of the Vale due to the constant threat of death and tyranny from The Red Dread. Dûrandur would be no longer a stronghold of the greatest Dwarven population in Elysia, but a tomb to thousands of fallen people, and the lair of a young, yet vicious and powerful red dragon. It is said that Fisil I Drakehall had called for aid from Tosima and the Elves of Elysia, but none would head their call and join against the Blaze of the Vale. An Elven force arrived just as the Dwarven people escaped Dûrandur, fleeing for their lives, but turned and left as they saw a lost cause in fighting against the dragon. Fisil swore from that day that they would lives in isolation, creating their own produce and trade and would never open their doors to outsiders.

Fisil died of natural causes in 577 BC.

#### Thoddin Drakehall

Ruling from 577 BC until his death in 376BC. The second King of Drakehall galvanised his people into the reconstruction of a simple fort and mine and building the first protective gates of Nel Kuldohr and expanding the mine until the their bounty of gemstones, gold and diamonds could finance the construction of a new mountain fortress. Thoddin broke his brother's promise by calling for the aid of Dwarves of Ravenguard Heights to lend them stone, tool and manpower to see their legacy reborn in Nel Kuldohr. Through marriage, an alliance was born and work began in crafting a new home that they could be proud of.

Thoddin died following a hunting party in Tornka Forest, in which he was mauled by a boar and passed away following an infection.

#### Fisil II Drakehall

Ruling from 376BC until his death disappearance in 300BC. Fisil is noted as a purveyor of arts, music and performance, justifying the expenditure of building a theatre within Nel Kuldohr. Pushing against the ethos set by their founding father, Fisil I Drakehall, the second of his name enjoyed escaping the halls of Nel Kuldohr and venturing into the towns and cities, posing as a bard and enjoying the company of peasants, commoners and most of all, a multi-cultural audience. In 436BC, the King ventured out once more to play in a nearby town, but would never return.

#### Dalorgorlun Drakehall

Ruling from 301BC until his death in 267BC. In his first act as King, he ordered the destruction of the theatre and built a great forge in its place. Dalorgorlun led the defence of the first invasion, second and third of Duergar in their territory. During the third invasion, whilst the defence of Nel Kuldohr was successful, it was not without a heavy price as over three hundred dwarves had fallen to the dark dwarves. Among them, was Dalorgorlun, whom with his final breath, rued the unnecessarily high ceilings of Nel Kuldohr which made their battle against purple worms all the more difficult. It is noted that Duergar were of the Darkheart Den, followers of the fire god, Autarch Inferno.

#### Fisil III Drakehall

Ruling from 267BC until his death, the cause of which is unknown and undated.

Fisil successfully led invasions of the underdark as they sought to fight back against the Darkheart Den, building walls within the tunnel of the Underdark, with traps and filling tunnels with lava in a cruel twist of irony as the fire they served would keep from them from Nel Kuldohr.

In the years leading to the events, Fisil was approached by The Vinculum of Volute, an organisation who sought the imprisonment of the Dark Ender. The organisation made of all races, including Drow and Hobgoblin, begged for their aid in holding one of five chains that keep the entity imprisoned. It is said that they first rejected their pleas, for the dangers it brought were too great. But following a visit from Arcadia, Fisil had been convinced following a meeting that took only a few minutes.

A dear friend and counsellor, Skordrout Boneforge, a prominent mage and advisor, had been burdened with the protection of the chain within his studies.

When the invasion of the aberrations came, Fisil II Drakehall sealed their gates and created an arcane lock upon their doors which could be opened only with his crown.

*No further entries.*