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	Each member of the Covenant represented one of '''Tiamat's five heads''', and their initial assault on Glimmerwood was known as the '''Trial of Flame'''—a test to prove their loyalty and ascendancy within the Cult.		Each member of the Covenant represented one of '''Tiamat's five heads''', and their initial assault on Glimmerwood was known as the '''Trial of Flame'''—a test to prove their loyalty and ascendancy within the Cult.

	* [[Vaartox the Red]] – Adult red dragon, slain by the party in [[Veylan Duskbane]]'s tomb (Session 38)		* [[Vaartox the Red]] – Adult red dragon, slain by the party in [[Veylan Duskbane]]'s tomb <ref name="s38">[[Session 38 - Now We Have a Hoard\|Session 38]].</ref>
	* [[Tharzyzzul the Black]] – Young black dragon, presumed alive		* [[Tharzyzzul the Black]] – Young black dragon, presumed alive
	* '''Unknown White''' – Identity unknown		* '''Unknown White''' – Identity unknown
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	=== Appearances ===		=== Appearances ===
	* [[Session 38 - Now We Have a Hoard]] – Vaartox's confession reveals the Covenant's existence		* [[Session 38 - Now We Have a Hoard]] – Vaartox's confession reveals the Covenant's existence

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Create Ashen Covenant organization page with history, members, and purpose

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== The Ashen Covenant ==
''"Five heads. Five flames. One shadow cast upon the future."''

—Fragment recovered from a scorched draconic sigil, translation attributed to the [[Harpers]]

=== Overview ===
'''The Ashen Covenant''' was a secret alliance of five young chromatic dragons tasked with a singular, devastating purpose: to eliminate individuals, bloodlines, and sacred sites prophesied to one day oppose the rise of [[Tiamat]]. Formed in secrecy and forged in blood, the Covenant operated as an elite draconic strike force serving the [[Cult of the Dragon]] in its most extreme ideological form.

Though believed to be myth or isolated incidents by most factions, recent revelations—including the confession and death of [[Vaartox the Red]]—have exposed the Covenant's existence and its role in a continent-spanning purge decades in the making.

=== Purpose ===
The Ashen Covenant was created by order of high-ranking wyrmspeakers and blessed (indirectly) by Tiamat herself through infernal intermediaries. Its primary purpose was:

* '''To pre-emptively destroy threats to Tiamat's eventual summoning''', including:
** Bloodlines descended from ancient dragon-slayers.
** Fey enclaves guarding prophetic knowledge.
** Sacred druidic sites, nature-worshipping orders, and peacekeeping cults.
** Hidden magical nexuses that could be used to banish or bind extraplanar entities (including gods).

The Ashen Covenant's attacks were surgical, symbolic, and utterly devastating. Survivors were rare by design.

=== Founding Members ===
Each member of the Covenant represented one of '''Tiamat's five heads''', and their initial assault on Glimmerwood was known as the '''Trial of Flame'''—a test to prove their loyalty and ascendancy within the Cult.

* [[Vaartox the Red]] – Adult red dragon, slain by the party in [[Veylan Duskbane]]'s tomb (Session 38)
* [[Tharzyzzul the Black]] – Young black dragon, presumed alive
* '''Unknown White''' – Identity unknown
* '''Sevaltharix the Green''' – Young green dragon
* '''Xhaerenth the Blue''' – Young blue dragon

Their most infamous act was the '''Destruction of Narthalas''', a Glimmerwood village tied to a fey prophecy. During the assault, [[Vaartox the Red|Vaartox]] personally burned the forest home of [[Keyleth]], a future member of the [[Emerald Enclave]], mistakenly believing her slain.

''"They came young, but not weak. Their claws were sharp with prophecy, and their fire was older than their names."''

—Anonymous bardic fragment, attributed to a Harper spy who witnessed the razing of Narthalas

=== Known Attacks ===
* '''The Destruction of Narthalas''' – Glimmerwood village destroyed, numerous casualties including [[Keyleth]]'s family
* Attacks on sacred druidic sites
* Elimination of dragon-slayer bloodlines
* Destruction of fey enclaves

=== Current Status ===
The Covenant is believed to have disbanded or gone dormant following Vaartox's death and the party's disruption of Cult operations. However, at least three members remain at large:
* [[Tharzyzzul the Black]] – Presumed alive and operating independently
* Unknown White dragon
* Sevaltharix the Green
* Xhaerenth the Blue

The [[Talons of Veylan]], particularly [[Sylwen Moondrift]], have hunted the Covenant for 50 years.

=== Relationships ===
* [[Cult of the Dragon]] – Parent organization that created and directed the Covenant
* [[Talons of Veylan]] – Primary hunters seeking to destroy remaining Covenant members
* [[Emerald Enclave]] – Opposition, as the Covenant destroyed sacred natural sites
* [[Harpers]] – Intelligence gathering on Covenant activities

=== Appearances ===
* [[Session 38 - Now We Have a Hoard]] – Vaartox's confession reveals the Covenant's existence

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