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| − | The [[Dread | + | The [[Dread Wars]] ended the black dragons. The mighty black dragons died because they dug too deeply into the [[Labyrinth]], retrieving artifacts like the [[Archstone]], leaving the ancient gates wide open for too long. They didn’t realize that [[Dreadgod]]s were attracted to the aura inside the ancient structure. The beasts woke and destroyed the entire territory. The first to arrive was Wandering Titan, but as his battle with the dragons raged hotter and louder, his brothers woke and joined him. It was no contest. When the Dread War was over, the dragons were dead and the continent utterly ravaged. Only two Monarchs survived, of twelve. Today, the bones of the blacks lie in Serpent’s Grave. (See books 3 and 4, Blackflame and Skysworn) |
<blockquote>“You should understand that the dragons left the doors open for years as they explored the labyrinth, making war on one another and settling petty grudges with their new weaponry. They didn't realize that something in that place drew the Dreadgods like wolves to fresh meat. . . Most of this continent was reduced to a blasted wasteland, from which it has not entirely recovered even to this day. Billions of people and sacred beasts died, and the former Blackflame Empire was nothing more than a Remnant haunt for generations.” ([[Skysworn]] chapter 7)</blockquote> | <blockquote>“You should understand that the dragons left the doors open for years as they explored the labyrinth, making war on one another and settling petty grudges with their new weaponry. They didn't realize that something in that place drew the Dreadgods like wolves to fresh meat. . . Most of this continent was reduced to a blasted wasteland, from which it has not entirely recovered even to this day. Billions of people and sacred beasts died, and the former Blackflame Empire was nothing more than a Remnant haunt for generations.” ([[Skysworn]] chapter 7)</blockquote> | ||
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Factions Past & Present
The Ashwind Continent, including the Blackflame Empire, has been ruled by various factions across history. This page summarizes the history of the various factions, up through current times. It includes the ancient extinct black dragons, the Dread War, the decimated Blackflame Clan, the upstart Gold Dragons, the valiant Akura Clan, and the current Blackflame Empire governance under the responsible Naru Clan.
Ancient Black Dragons
The Blackflame Empire was founded by dragons. . . This is the original ancient Blackflame Empire.
Up to about 600 years ago, much of the Ashwind Continent was ruled by Sacred Beasts —- a clan of black dragons on the Path of Black Flame. They controlled a vast territory. That was the original Blackflame Empire. Gold dragons were as nothing compared to the mighty blacks on their dreadful Path of pure destruction. Their Path of Black Flame was created by black dragons for black dragons, and utilized the aspects of fire and destruction. It is one of the most destructive and aggressive paths ever seen on Cradle.
"The black dragons were the kings of this continent. In their day, their power dwarfed the Akura family. The gold dragons were just a servant family beneath them, scraping and clawing for every scrap.” (Ghostwater, chapter 8)
Dread War
The Dread Wars ended the black dragons. The mighty black dragons died because they dug too deeply into the Labyrinth, retrieving artifacts like the Archstone, leaving the ancient gates wide open for too long. They didn’t realize that Dreadgods were attracted to the aura inside the ancient structure. The beasts woke and destroyed the entire territory. The first to arrive was Wandering Titan, but as his battle with the dragons raged hotter and louder, his brothers woke and joined him. It was no contest. When the Dread War was over, the dragons were dead and the continent utterly ravaged. Only two Monarchs survived, of twelve. Today, the bones of the blacks lie in Serpent’s Grave. (See books 3 and 4, Blackflame and Skysworn)
“You should understand that the dragons left the doors open for years as they explored the labyrinth, making war on one another and settling petty grudges with their new weaponry. They didn't realize that something in that place drew the Dreadgods like wolves to fresh meat. . . Most of this continent was reduced to a blasted wasteland, from which it has not entirely recovered even to this day. Billions of people and sacred beasts died, and the former Blackflame Empire was nothing more than a Remnant haunt for generations.” (Skysworn chapter 7)
