Emperor Vladier Drakonhart
Faction: Antagonist
Status: Active (Currently Imprisoned)
Race: Human
Tags: #npc/antagonist #npc/major-threat #npc/ruler
Description
6'5" tall, middle-aged with dark-brown hair. Emperor of Immortal Draconic Empire. Renowned for being war-like. Cheated in chariot race against party and holds grudge. Political enemy of Odessia and the Riders of the Storm. Currently imprisoned but still dangerous.
Key Details
- Height: 6'5"
- Age: Middle-aged
- Physical: Dark-brown hair
- Title: Emperor of Immortal Draconic Empire
- Reputation: War-like
- Current status: Imprisoned (removed from tournament after cheating)
- Grudge: Cheated in chariot race, caught by party, imprisoned as consequence
Chariot Race Incident (Grand Tournament - Sessions ~12-14)
- Competed in chariot race at Grand Tournament in Belendar
- Used grappling hook and rope to cheat - latched onto competitors' chariots to gain advantage
- Party discovered cheating
- Tried to attack Ser Tessell Highfrost during the chariot race and booed by the crowd
- Emperor removed from tournament and imprisoned as consequence
- Holds personal grudge against Riders of the Storm for exposure and imprisonment
Relationships
- Enemy of: Riders of the Storm
- Enemy of: Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade
- Trusted by: Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian (only person Co'narr trusts)
- Rules: Immortal Draconic Empire
Political Context
- Rules human-dominated empire
- Other races killed or enslaved in his territory
- Imperial expansion ambitions
- Potential invasion threat to Odessia
Appearances
- Grand Tournament at Belendar (Sessions ~12-14): Competed in chariot race, used grappling hook and rope tactics to cheat against other competitors. Caught by party. Ser Tessell Highfrost overcame his cheating through lucky dice rolls to win the race. Imprisoned after cheating discovered, removed from tournament.
- Session 19 - 16 November 2024 - Imprisoned, not at tournament feast
- Session 21 - 23 February 2025] - Unhorsed in single tilt by Ser Tessell Highfrost during Grand Joust (rolled triple 1s - 1-1-1 on accuracy-power-speed, completely failed)