The Dracoš Arc

General

The Dracoš Arc is a storyline in the Iron Gate Saga. Its plot largely focuses on the development of the Dracoš archipelago after the war against the Mahr.

Summary

Prehistory

The narrative unfolds in the year 7011 A.I.D.

The Dragons of the Dracoš archipelago had long been persecuted by the Mahr people and relegated to their islands. When King Hannas Sereuth of the Mahr escalates his actions against the Dragons out of spite, a war ensues, resulting in significant losses for both sides. The conflict drags on mainly due to the Dragons' relatively gentle nature and pacifism, which, however, is waning.

Raecar and Ceñua, two members of the Magotho dynasty in exile on the Thorntoll, become aware of the conflict in the northern reaches and decide to send two of their descendants, Len and Lourem, to the region. Their intention is to restore the popularity of the Magotho on Dracoš, as the archipelago was once part of their ancestral empire, which they aspire to re-establish. They deem Dracoš relevant despite the immense distance.

It is during this period that the Lourem learns of the existence of his brother Len and is tasked with seeking him out by uncle Raecar and mother Ceñua. Len, who had grown up and resided in neutral Thôsco in the mid-south, is taken aback by the discovery of his brother. Still, Lourem manages to convince Len to accompany him northward to intervene in Dracoš. They reach the islands but have to discover they are in no way prepared to handle the situation.

In 7011 A.I.D., the Dragons of Dracoš destroy the Mahr capital, Steynmaar, effectively severing the Mahr from the High Reich of Luyieverian Estates, to which it had been affiliated. The people of Luyieveria - and especially the Mahr - are left to navigate the upheaval and shock of this development, as Dragons, once thought to be extinct mythical beings or mere animals, have now been revealed to be a real threat beyond their islands.

Beginning

The arc of the story commences sometime after the destruction of Steynmaar. The city has been completely razed and lies abandoned, while some farmers in the surrounding countryside continue to struggle to survive, reluctant or unable to leave their land. The monk Admun attempts to maintain order among the populace but faces considerable challenges as winter approaches.