Prince Aesryn is the elder brother of Queen Marrisith. Aesryn considers his sister unworthy of rulership and covets her crown.
Overview[]
The monarchy of the Laurelorn is determined by matrilineal succession, a tradition that harkens back to the Everqueens of Ulthuan before the coming of Chaos. By this ancient tradition, a king can only be crowned if there is no female heir.[1a]
The Dragon Tower is the second-tallest spire in Tor Lithanel and is currently empty. In ages past it served as a rookery for Dragons, as evidenced by the scorched interior. Prince Aesryn wishes to restore the Dragon Tower to its former glory.[1b]
Middenlanders share tales of Dragons in the hill overlooking the western Schadensumpf marsh, and the library of Tor Lithanel documents one taking up residence in the Drachenhöhle cavern. Prince Aesryn seeks to assert dominance over the forest by taming the Drake. He’ll pay handsomely for scouts to explore the caverns, provided they swear oaths of secrecy and do not awaken any Dragons...[1c]