The Sentinels of Skeleran Bay

## The Sentinels of Skerelan Bay

The border between the Kingdom of Frania and the Gol'Moro Khinate is one of intense conflict and brutality. Both sides suffer great casualties and countless fruitless battles have been fought over this choke-point. The small town of Skerelan has seen none of this conflict, however, thanks to their two draconic protectors. Skerelan is an autonimous community of humanoids, goblinoids, and all manor of other creatures, governed by a High Speaker, with the council of the town's defenders, Aculimarax and Valantiir, a mated pair of Bronze Dragons, dedicated to protecting the town and ensuring neither side takes ultimate control of the choke-point between Skerelan Bay and the Grymkymal Mountains.

### Aculimarax, the Spear of the South

#### Details

Aculimarax is an Adult Bronze Dragon devoted to the defense and governance of the people of Skerelan Bay. He is known for his wise and stoic character, coupled with a stubbornness more durable than mountains. His lair is built within the winding cavern complex of a salt-water cenote, five miles from the town of Skerelan. He shares the lair with his mate, Valantiir, with whom he has defended the bay for nearly 500 years.

##### Interaction Traits

* *"When men are at their weakest, they exhibit their greatest strength. Live or die, I will reward those who give their all and fight with valor."*
* *"I respect law and order, but it must not be an excuse for tyranny. I will lead justly and fairly, and defend my people from tyrants who would rule them."*

##### Ideal

* **Courage.** *"To act when we are at our lowest is the greatest charge of all. I exalt those who give everything for a greater cause than themselves."*

##### Bonds

* *"I see great promise in the people of Skerelan, and will do whatever it takes to defend them from the tyrants on all sides."*

##### Flaws

* *"There is no merit in arguing with me, for the wisdom I posses far exceeds your own. You should heed my council."*

## Physical description

### Valantiir, the Reef that Prowls

#### Details

Valantiir is an Adult Bronze Dragon with a keen mind for tactics and subterfuge. Her favorite pastimes include sabotaging supply lines, intercepting messengers, and sinking warships that try to land near Skerelan. She is quick with a comeback and likes to make her opponent think they've won before stripping victory from them. She is strongly devoted to Aculimarax and the people of Skerelan, dedicating every action to their continued prosperity.

##### Interaction Traits

* *"I am fascinated by the machinations of mankind. Their tactics, their politics, it's all quite fascinating, really."*
* *"The best way to win a fight is to do it without your enemy knowing."*

##### Ideal

* **Devotion.** *"The only way to keep yourself after hundreds of years of living is to devote yourself entirely to someone else's worthy cause."*

##### Bonds

* *"The people of Skerelan are my charge, and Aculimarax is my general. I will fight for them until the end of my days."*

##### Flaws

* *"I love to play with my prey, which can sometimes lead to compromising a mission, but what is life if you can't have a little fun?"*