Oryn Silverrain

Oryn Silverrain is a character played by Ryan Neenan. A moon elf with an affinity for fire and dragons, he was the magical arm of the Wandering Guardians in the Mages' Regal campaign. He also made appearances in Mists of Cormyr and the Path of the Tome. He has since been transformed into an evil follower of the goddess Tiamat, as told in Shrouded Wings.

Description
Oryn was a younger looking, very attractive, and well toned elf who had blue hair and light blue eyes. He is 5'1" tall and weighs 109 pounds. With the emergence of his Dragon abilities, his appearance changed - his skin has a reddish scale-like appearance, and his fingers end in slight claws.  Smoke can be seen coming from his nose if you look long enough, and his now long hair has turned to a dark red brown.  With his transformation into an exarch of Tiamat, he often is in his full red dragon form.

Personality
Oryn was generally open and friendly with most: his one real hatred of the drow softened and eventually erased. He was seen as a defender of good, intolerant of evil, and one who strived at every turn to right what had been wronged, as long as he didn't die in the process.

With his transformation, however, a deep jealously has emerged in Oryn. He no longer fights for good: he indeed holds Tiamat's wishes near his now evil heart. He is a champion of ruin, and relishes in the torment of the weak and helpless. He despises his former colleagues, especially Confectus, the only one left alive.

Family & Relationships
Both of Oryn's parents, and his only sibling, a sister named Xanaphia, are dead. His adopted brother, Saldar, was killed by Oryn during his Crimson Celebration of 1378. His familiar, a pseudodragon by the name of Xerco, is most likely his closest compatriot.

Oryn maintained strong connections to the other elite of Faerun, mostly through the Escrier organization. Though never married, he held a place in his heart for Storm Silverhand, Chosen of Mystra and Bard of Shadowdale, whom he met after the breakup of the Wandering Guardians. This all changed with the Crimson Celebration, when Oryn had Storm killed and cut off his ties with the good of Faerun. His only true relationships are with the other exarchs of Tiamat, especially Sneighfanglen and Shen Romanov V.

Early Years
Oryn was born in the Elven community of Tangled Trees in Cormanthor in 1230. His upbringing was rather typical - he did not care much about the world outside of Tangled Trees. His sister, Xanaphia, was a true friend and constant companion. The one blemish in his memories of these times, however, was the constant emergence and attacks by the dark elves beneath Cormanthor. Two years after he was born, Oryn's mother was killed in such an attack, and as he grew older, Oryn realized just how much the Drow had penetrated into once sacred Elven woods. His hatred of the Drow cooked inside him, with every report of Drow destruction eating at his soul.

Oryn's father, Thamior, was one of the most respected mages in Cormanthor, and as such was in charge of protecting the ancient mythals guarding parts of the woods, including Myth Drannor. He also worked to destroy any portals or other easy access points the Drow had to the surface. This brought the wrath of the Drow on Thamior, and an elaborate plot was hatched to kill off the Silverrain elder. A wood elf, controlled by dark magic the like no one in Tangled Trees had ever seen, managed to infiltrate the community and attack Thamior. A dagger she used to stab the mage did little damage, but the black poison it unleashed in his body could not be stopped. Thamior died three days after the attack, warning his son and daughter on his deathbed of the visions he had seen as the dagger was buried in his chest, and the danger this kind of unknown magic can bring.

Both offspring vowed revenge on the people behind their father's death, and both had little doubts in their mind that it would involve Drow. Deciding splitting up would hasten their search, Oryn and his sister departed with tears, as Oryn went west and Xanaphia went south, both hoping to hone their inert magic skills and find any clue to the death of their father.



The Wandering Guardians
It was in a major marketplace in Waterdeep in early 1372, during a festival thrown by the Temple of Tymora, that he met the Wandering Guardians. Thinking that an adventuring group would help him find the source of evil responsible for his father's death, he joined the group of adventurers without hesitation. The group fell together almost by accident when an artifact was stolen -- a trip through a portal later, and the group found themselves heroically crossing the Western Heartlands.

Through a series of events almost too incredible to be believed, the troupe defeated the evil leader of the organization called the Mages' Regal, an orc named Shoovekapek. Oryn knocked the evildoer off his giant mount with a magic missile, and Keldoc delivered the fatal blow with a mighty poisoned dagger ... and then ripped Shoovekapek's head off in front of an army of the goblin-mage's followers.

After the Breakup
With the destruction of the Mages' Regal, Oryn was left with unsettled business. He had truly believed the evil group was behind the dark magic that killed his father, but with no sign of the same dark magic, and further no sign of Drow, Oryn felt incomplete. As the Wandering Guardians went their separate ways, Oryn paused in his dissatisfaction, not knowing which way to turn, or where to go.

For nearly a year, he journeyed throughout the Dalelands, helping where he could. He had faith in his god - and the spirit of his father - that should the path to vengeance be his destiny, it would be revealed to him. During these travels he was nearly killed in a battle with a Young Red Dragon, and during an ambush by a local group of Drow.

He eventually made it to Shadowdale by late 1373, remembering some of Keldoc's stories about the great mage Elminster. While he was not allowed access to the mage's tower, he had an encounter with the great one outside the Old Skull Inn - "...and the answers you seek, lie before you. But what lies before you is not always the truth.  Do not take your discoveries lightly - the fate of all may hang in the balance."

Inside the tavern, as Oryn helped the mage in, was Storm Silverhand. Using her connections with the Harpers, she managed to find the identity of the man behind Oryn's father's death: a Drow by the name of Anchir Baenrae, and former member of the Mages' Regal. Oryn was instantly smitten with the Bard, and only the news that she had managed to contact Xanaphia allowed Oryn to think of anything else.

Xanaphia, who had found the god of Lathander, was working back in Cormanthor, helping to establish a colony of good Drow, followers of Eilistraee. If this didn't shock Oryn, her next news did - she had taken a lover, a Drow by the name of Saldar Es'Viladrae. Oryn's emotions were in turmoil, but he managed to supress his hate for the love of his sister, and the promise of vengeance.



Xanaphia and the Cirque
Fate seemed to be on Oryn's side, as a former student of Xanaphia's, a dwarven monk named Ulfgar Ironwill, was part of a group of adventurers nearby. At Xanaphia's request, Ulfagr led his company, called the Cirque de Suzail into Cormanthor. The Cirque, Oryn, Xanaphia, and Saldar journeyed to the Drow's suspected hideout in mid 1374. Through a difficult set of trials, Oryn managed to lead the group up the Drow's underground tower.

Unfortunately for Oryn, as he drew nearer to the Drow, his thoughts betrayed him. Eventually, he came under the influence of the Drow, who used his influence to turn Oryn against his allies. During the battle, Xanaphia was disintegrated. The Cirque managed to kill the Drow, and Oryn was released from his spell.

Oryn, Saldar, and Ulfgar were stricken with grief as they gathered Xanaphia's ashes into an urn. As the Cirque was forced to continue with its mission, Ulfgar left with Oryn's assurances that he would seek a cleric to resurrected his sister. Saldar elected to travel with Oryn, a decision which the latter was surprisingly happy about.

The two traveled to three different clerics who volunteered to help the former hero, but all three found that the spirit of Xanaphia was at peace, and was done with mortal life on Faerun. Not wanting to except this fate, Oryn and Saldar journeyed to Myth Drannor, where they used the powerful magic of the mythals to create a commune with the fallen monk.

The resulting conversation brought both Saldar and Oryn to peace. Xanaphia convinced them that her time was over, and that she had no more to do on Faerun. She asked the two of them but one request - should a servant of Lathander ever call on their help, they give it without question. They agreed, and scattered her ashes around the ancient Elven site.

It was only later that Oryn learned of the fate of his former companion, Nassim, and his ill-guided Legion of Light. Though the Battle had happened just North of where Oryn was, he had been too preoccupied with the ashes to get himself involved - or try to talk Nassim out of his insane plans.

Valen and a Divine Quest
Oryn and Saldar ventured back to the Elf and Drow settlements in Cormanthor by late 1374, where they continued to help the good Drow there against the constant incursions from the underdark. Shortly thereafter Oryn offered Saldar entry into the House of Silverrain, an honor Saldar accepted.

A year passed, and Oryn started to study the ways of the dragon. Both he and Saldar worked in Cormanthor to defeat the Drow at all costs. Their mission was interrupted in early 1376, however, as miraculously an Elven and Drow god smiled upon them, and Chose them both as their emissaries for what was only revealed as a "coming mission." Days later, Oryn was contacted by one Valen Retoran, Chosen of Lathander through the Escriers. Honoring his sister's message, he and Saldar joined Valen and two other Chosen to battle the growing evil that was rising across Faerun after the fall of Cyric and Bane.

Oryn had brief contact with a group called the Circle of the Tome during this time, as a result of obtaining a book from an ancient gold dragon, and the necessity of Valen's part in their quest.

What Oryn and the rest of the group actually accomplished was never revealed to anyone else, and if asked today, Oryn simply eludes to a great quest to vanquish a rising evil. The group dispersed sometime in mid 1376. Leaving Beregost and Valen behind, Oryn and Saldar returned to Cormanthor. The power briefly blessed upon them waned, and eventually left them.



It is not Love that is Blind, but Jealousy
By 1377, Cormanthor was still a mess. The Drow incursion had slowed little, and Oryn felt, once again, the feeling of failure. He had failed to save his father, and had failed to find his killer in time, resulting in the death of his beloved sister. Now, he was failing his whole race, it seemed. Everyday, Oryn would fight against the drow and their mercenaries. One in particular, Fenrich, was a constant thorn in Oryn's side. It was a welcome surprise when Fenrich disappeared in late 1377.

This didn't last long, however. Fenrich began contacting Oryn in early 1378, convincing the elf that the drow had double crossed him. Fenrich claimed to have valuable information for Oryn to help fight the drow. Oryn did not like Fenrich, and trusted him even less. Eventually, however, Oryn decided he could not ignore this potential valuable information. Confident that he could handle anything Fenrich tried to pull, Oryn left Cormanthor and met up with him.

While Oryn expected betrayal, he did not expect Fenrich to have an Orb. The orb spoke to Oryn in his mind, and Oryn instantly felt his free will leave him. Fenrich started to explain to Oryn that he needed his help to create chaos in Faerun. The theft of Nassim's remains at the opening of the Temple to the Triad in the Blood Marshes was first on his agenda. Fenrich then gave Oryn the Red Behelit which Corrin had given him. With this new power, Fenrich was convinced Oryn could succeed in stealing Nassim's remains.

The theft went off with little effort. Oryn stole the remains and Nassim's artifacts. Over the next few months, however, Oryn noticed his power increasing. He also noticed that he started to feel new things: jealousy among them. He began to think more about his life to this point, and his role in the Wandering Guardians. Nassim was a hero, although a fool to those that realized what he had done. Vohr did little more than thievery, and Keldoc... sang. All three, however, were spoken with more reverence than Oryn's name. Even Confectus, who obvious had something wrong with him, was seen as a greater hero.

With each passing day, Oryn felt his anger rising, and the control of Fenrich fading. With each day that he wore the behelit, Tiamat's words coaxed the hate and jealousy that was buried in Oryn's soul. Oryn soon began to see things differently, and Sneighfanglen, a white wyrm that Fenrich introduced him to, helped him along. Sneighfanglen also had a behelit, and it was not long before both of them realized the power and promise of Tiamat's words.

Oryn played Fenrich for sometime, feigning submission to his orders. It was not long, however, before Oryn finally embraced Tiamat's words. Along with Sneighfanglen, Oryn decided that he now must protect the behelits, and find the other 3 chosen of Tiamat. First, however, revenge must be attained.

The Crimson Celebration
The hero Oryn was dead, and as such, so had to be all that he held close to him. On Greengrass 1378, Oryn revealed his horrible plan: he would strike at all those that had wronged him in the past. His friends, his family: all had to be vanquished and punished for not showing Oryn his true worth and importance. He arrived in Silverymoon and asked to speak with Rlothor, Head of the Silver Guard and member of his now sworn enemy, The Talons of Justice. It was then he launched his attack: throwing down his behelit, and now fully in the hands of Tiamat, Oryn ordered his new allies to attack.

The real target was the bard Keldoc, but all of Silverymoon felt Oryn's wrath that day. Hellfire wyrms and red dragons appeared throughout the sky and attacked all parts of the city. Oryn, meanwhile took care of Rlothor, with some help. Rlothor had alerted the Talons, however, and together they, Alustriel and her allies, fended off the dragons.

It did not end there, however. Saldar was next: he stood no chance, for he was alone and had no warning. Tangled Trees burned with the hatred that consumed Oryn. Myth Drannor also was attacked, but was saved by Elminster and the mighty elven magic protecting it. Oryn's minions attacked Starmantle, where the other three living Guardians were. Lastly, he attacked Shadowdale, or more specifically, his former love Storm Silverhand.

Though only Loralei was killed of the Guardians, Storm also fell, and the death and destruction Oryn's actions had were devastating. Oryn was angered that Keldoc, Vohr, and Confectus had lived, but he reveled in the fact that he would have the opportunity to try again in the future.

See Also: Shrouded Wings

Plans Foiled
He moved on to his next phase of revenge: the legend of Nassim was more than Oryn could take. Nassim's foolish actions destroying Bane and Cyric were shortsighted, yet he was heralded as a hero of three religions. Nassim's image must be tarnished, and thanks to Fenrich, he had the perfect way to do such a thing.

Oryn made a clone of Nassim, copying his soul into a new body. Though not actually the Legend himself, Nassim believed himself to be, and had the memories to prove it. Oryn, however, had made some modifications: Nassim believed himself to be evil, and at once Oryn ordered Nassim to lead an army of orcs to attack the city of Sundabar. Nassim, though very confused, obeyed.

While the seige of the city continued, Oryn turned to his real motivation: rescuing the behelits. He had learned that the dragon Corrin held two of the behelits, and he made it his mission to retrieve them. To do this, he used the fifth behelit and Tiamat's power as help. When a conflict finally arrived between Corrin and his group and Gareth's and his group, Oryn and Sneighfanglen arrived at the end to kill Corrin and Confectus and get the behelits.

Unfortunately for Oryn, Hedjtep and Mozariq aligned with Corrin, and helped him and the behelits to escape. When this group began creating a new dracorage mythal, Oryn and Gareth found them and attacked. Though Oryn killed Corrin, Confectus lived, and Corrin's ally Lodgekin retreated with the behelits.

Oryn and Sneighfanglen retreated when the Talons of Justice arrived. Oryn's goddess was not happy at their failure. Oryn also was annoyed when Confectus, Hedjtep and Mozariq destroyed his army of orcs and his pseudo-Nassim some days later. Oryn and Sneighfanglen then turned their attention to their new brother: now that Gareth's work was done, the new chosen of Tiamat was the black dragon wyrmling Shev Romanov.

The Year of Blue Fire
Over the next several years, Oryn and Sneighfanglen nurtured Shev Romanov, pushing him closer to chosen status. In addition, they continued to look for one Lodgekin and the last two behelits. The cleric of An-hur, however, was both a smart and powerful prey. Oryn quickly grew quite annoyed at his inability to find the cleric. In addition, Tchazzar's campaign in the south was meeting much opposition: Tiamat's plans were not going very far.

By 1385, Tchazzar's army was at a standstill in Mulhorand, and Lodgekin and the behelits were still not found. It was then that Mystra fell, and the spellplague hit Faerun. With the entrance of Abeir and the destruction of much of Mulhorand and the army, Tiamat's plans fell apart. Lodgekin, who had been trying the whole time to find the means to create the Dracorage Mythal, faced a unhappy conclusion when all magic ceased to work: the mythal was a lost cause.

Oryn was protected by Tiamat during the plague, and his arcane powers returned shortly thereafter. He saw the chaos, specifically in Mulhorand, and gained renewed vigor in pursuing Lodgekin. Leaving Sneighfanglen to protect Shev Romanov, Oryn's mind concentrated on the single task of finding the behelits and the blasted cleric.

Death and Ascension: 1408
It was over 20 years later that Oryn finally learned of Lodgekins's true hiding place. The cleric, now old and weak, had retreated to the last bastion of Mulhorandi blood left in Faerun - the city of Gheldenath. Despite the laws against Mulhorandi Pantheon worship, Lodgekin had openly defied the new cities masters - this had led Oryn to him. Eventually, Oryn learned that beneath the new city were buried memories of Mulhorandi life. One of these was a temple to An-Hur, and Oryn believed this was the place Lodgekin had hid the Behelits.

At nearly 80 years old, the aging Lodgekin met Oryn in battle beneath the city. He stood alone, however, and thus stood little chance. Oryn repelled his powerful magic, and killed the cleric, ripping out his heart, and smashing his holy symbol on the bloody battlefield. Weakened, but alive, Oryn forged ahead into the derelict temple. He was not prepared for what he found: Lodgekin had over 20 years to defend the behelits, and even Tiamat's powers could do little to protect him against everything. By the time he maneuvered through the many traps and reached the catacombs of the temple, he was near death. Yet he forged on.

In the last room, in the darkest corner, sat a large door. Oryn could feel the presence of the behelits, willing him to enter. But as he approached, a figure materialized in front of the door. Oryn could not believe his eyes: it was Lodgekin. The ghostly image spoke plainly, and in draconic: Those that enter this room, will not leave. With little hesitation, Oryn charged, through the image, bursting open the door.

There, a simple bag sat on a pedestal. As Oryn reached for it, the ghost image of Lodgekin entered, and closed the door. Moments later, more images entered the room. Oryn was faced with a simple choice, and for the first time in his life, he chose to not save himself. The ghosts attacked, their arms shifting into claws that seemed to drain the life out of Oryn with each hit. Oryn's counter attacks seem to do nothing. Absorbing blow after blow, Oryn focused on the bag and the item in his hand: a symbol of Tiamat. With a few words, the bag and the item disappeared. Moments later, Oryn fell. Moments later, Sneighfanglen was startled awake by the appearance of a small bag in her lair.

Time passed for Oryn in the afterlife. His soul wandered Banehold for what seemed like eternity. It was not long, however, before his goddess rewarded his deeds. Oryn Silverrain, Red Dragon and chosen of Tiamat, became her first exarch.

Awake and aware of what he had become, Oryn realized only a year had passed since he had died beneath Gheldenath. He traveled to the material plane where he met Sneighfanglen and two new allies: Sneighfanglen and Shev had found homes for the green and blue behelits. Tiamat's children were now one.

Current Whereabouts / Activities
With time, the other four chosen became exarchs of Tiamat, and all 5 serve her in Banehold, including Oryn. Oryn, however, is her favorite servant, and is often the one chosen to act on her behalf in Faerun. As such, he has appeared in countless places over the last 70 years: helping to oppose good dragon-kind, including causing chaos for the dragon princes in Murghom; attempting to win the hearts of the dragonborn; communicating Tiamat's wishes to her priests; and manipulating the Cult of the Dragon.

It has been said that Oryn was present in Silverymoon to gloat over Keldoc's death; it has also been suggested by some in the Nightmask organization that Vohr Kethon was killed by Oryn, but no evidence suggests such a deed ever happened. The fact that Confectus, now a shade operative, is still alive, is the single thing that annoys Oryn: Tiamat's current orders do not involve angering the Shadovar, and as such, Oryn has made no move to eliminate his powerful former ally.

Any trace of the hero Oryn, the goodhearted Oryn, is long lost, and will never, ever be found.

Oryn as a NPC
The following stats were Oryn's mortal abilities before becoming a chosen, and then an exarch



Oryn's Original Spells
Oryn is believed to be the creator of at least four spells bearing his name:
 * Oryn's Helping Hand - Transmutation - Lvl: Sor3 - Casting Time: 1 act - Range: Touch - Duration: 1 min/lvl - The caster of this spell can assign a total of +2 of any kind of weapon bonus to a weapon touched.
 * Oryn's Bouncing Fireball of Doom - Evocation - Lvl: Sor4 - Casting Time: 1act - Range: Medium - Duration: Instantaneous - A large firey ball rushes from your hand, bouncing on the ground 1 times/Level. The ball must move from a square with each bounce and may not turn more than 90 degrees.  Each bounce does 1d6/Level of fire damage (Max 10d6).  (Reflex 1/2)
 * Oryn's Helping Hand, Mass - Transmutation - Lvl: Sor6 - Same as Oryn's Helping Hand except caster can effect 1 ally/2 Levels.
 * Oryn's Prudent Forethought - Divination - Lvl:Sor7 - Casting Time: Full Round - Range: Long - Duration: 1 round/level - You discern the number, power, and relative abilities of a group of enemies. When cast on an area, you first gain knowledge of the total number of enemies, their effective level, and prominant abilities (caster, warrior, healer) within a radius of 20ft/level.  For each round thereafter, the spell acts as Analyze Dweomer, except the save is based on Will instead of Fortitude.

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Oryn Silverrain, also known as the Exarch Charirvaecaesin (Literally the "Red Elf" in Draconic), is an NPC originally created as a PC in 3e by Ryan Neenan. Once a good elf and a famous adventurer, Oryn was turned to the dark side and ascended to become the Dragon Queen's greatest Exarch. Themesong: The Red by Chevelle ''They say freak, When you're singled out, The red, well it filters through. ''So lay down, the threat is real, When his sight goes red again. ''Seeing red again, Seeing red again. ''This change, he won't contain, Slip away, to clear your mind. ''When asked, who made it show, The truth, he gives in to most. ''So lay down, the threat is real, When his sight goes red again. ''Seeing red again, Seeing red again, Seeing Red Again, Seeing Red Again... . They say freak, When you're singled out, The red, well it filters through....

Description
Oryn is an Exarch of Tiamat, and thus is considered a demigod. He often switches between his elf and dragon forms. Oryn smells of sulfur and smoke, and the air around him sometimes seems to shimmer, as if viewed through a heat mirage. Oryn is greedy, arrogant, vengeful if crossed, and sees himself as the pinnacle of dragonkind.

History
''See Oryn's 3e history here.



Character Motivations
As the Red Exarch of Tiamat, Charirvaecaesin is the Dragon Queen's most powerful servant and her most used emissary to Faerun. As such, Oryn can often be found outside of Banehold on Faerun, following the Queen's wishes and furthering her dogma. This includes helping to oppose good dragon-kind, including causing chaos for the dragon princes in Murghom; attempting to win the hearts of the dragonborn; communicating Tiamat's wishes to her priests; and manipulating the Cult of the Dragon.

While Oryn follows Tiamat's wishes, the Red Elf also has motivations of his own. The most important is his monitoring of the whereabouts of his former ally Confectus. More than anything, he wishes to complete his Crimson Celebration of more than 100 years ago and see his former companion dead. He also has an interest in the Elves and Drow, and the battles between them.

As a result of his status, Charirvaecaesin has gained a few worshipers of his own. Chief among them are greedy and young Red Dragons, evil elves, and those who feel spurned of their true greatness. He has also gained many enemies - chief among them are his former people. Eladrin now curse his name, and many would like to take vengeance any way they could. Once a proud and old family clan, "Celebross," Elven for Silverrain, now holds an unofficial stigma, as those who share blood with Oryn desperately try to hide such an embarrassing connection.

Oryn in Battle
Though an immortal, Oryn is still not interested in fighting any battle he knows he cannot win. However, as his power and arrogance has grown, he usually feels like such a battle doesn't really exist. As a being with an immense amount of experience, he is an astute observer of battle and knows who to hit and how to hit them. As a sorcerer in his former life, he understands the power those who "stand in the back" can have, and more than often likes to target them as much as he can. He rarely wastes time on those far weaker than him, unless they have annoyed him, he needs information, or he needs to prove a point. Being the target of his wrath is not something anyone would enjoy.

Oryn is usually alone, and rarely fights with allies (he has little tolerance for the inferior). The one exception is a being Oryn calls "Xerco" (see stats below). Those that know anything about his past know that Xerco was Oryn's pseudodragon familiar, back when Oryn fought for the side of good. The original Xerco is long gone, but the Exarch Oryn decided a new kind of companion was needed. Unleashing all his magical power, he performed a ritual to give life to his very breath weapon. Going further than other ancient Dragons, he gave it unique powers and shaped this construct into that of a pseudodragon. While Xerco is not a familiar, it is bound to its creator, and can usually be found with him. However, it is guessed by Oryn's enemies that it also sometimes guards Oryn's Faerunian layer (wherever that may be).

Oryn prefers fighting in his Elven form, but he will polymorph to take advantage of his draconic abilities when necessary. He particularly favors his "Wandering Guardian" themed powers. These powers were granted to him by his goddess, and he takes great pleasure in how they manifest. The lone exception is "Storm's Commitment." It has been said by the few that have seen it used and survived the encounter, that Oryn is usually near tears when the image manifests itself.

Oryn relishes the thought of the death of Confectus, and the promise of one last power from his goddess. Oryn feels this "complete set" will make him nearly invincible.

Statistics: Charirvaecaesin
''Note: These statistics were originally modeled on Fzoul Chembryl, a similar character in power and scope, using the NPC rules in the DMG. Additional information and ideas were taken from the Red Dragon and Tiamat descriptions and the Draconomicon additional powers. Oryn may be used as an NPC in any situation in which the Dragon Queen has vested interest, especially if they concern Confectus.''