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== Maccath the Crimson ==
== Maccath the Crimson ==
A tiefling member of the [[Arcane Brotherhood]] and the premiere expert on dragons, Maccath the Crimson has gone missing while researching white dragons in the frozen north. Finding her has become a priority for the [[Waterdeep Council]] in their efforts to understand and counter the [[Draakhorn]].
'''Maccath the Crimson''' is a tiefling sorcerer of the [[Arcane Brotherhood]], widely recognized as the world's foremost expert on dragons and the [[Draakhorn]]. Missing for years in the [[Sea of Moving Ice]], she was found imprisoned in [[Arauthator]]'s lair and freed by [[Deez Nuts]], and has since become one of the party's most valuable — and most morally clear-eyed — allies.


'''[FR Canon - Tyranny of Dragons Campaign NPC]'''
''For the Council of Waterdeep quest to locate her, see [[Find Maccath the Crimson]].''


=== Background ===
=== Description ===
Maccath the Crimson is renowned as the foremost dragon expert within the Arcane Brotherhood, a powerful organization of wizards based in [[Luskan]]. Her expertise on dragon lore, behavior, and magic is unparalleled, making her knowledge invaluable in understanding the [[Cult of the Dragon]]'s plans.
A tiefling bearing the distinctive features of her infernal heritage, with decades of research into dragon behavior, physiology, and ancient dragon artifacts behind her. She earned her place in the Arcane Brotherhood through groundbreaking work on draconic magic.


Several months ago, Maccath traveled to the frozen north - specifically the Sea of Moving Ice - on a research expedition to study white dragons in their natural habitat. Since her departure, no one has heard from her, and she is now considered missing.
=== Role in Campaign ===
* [[Session 43 - The Council of Waterdeep]] — the [[Council of Waterdeep]] tasked the party with finding her ([[Find Maccath the Crimson]]).
* [[Session 47 - The Sea of Moving Ice]] — the party searched for her; multiple sources confirmed she was seen heading toward Arauthator's lair.
* [[Session 48 - Inside Oyaviggaton (2026.04.12)]] — found imprisoned in Arauthator's lair; provided intelligence on the Draakhorn (confirming it lies at the [[Well of Dragons]]) and equipment to fight the dragon.
* [[Session 50 - Reforged in Hell, the Voyage Home (2026-06-14)]] — confirmed Arauthator's death, took charge of [[Marfulb]]'s research for publication, and warned that [[Tiamat]] is moving to return to the world.


Maccath is known for being open about her travels and research. Unlike some wizards who work in secrecy, she does not conceal her comings and goings, which makes her prolonged silence all the more concerning.
==== Session 51 — the debrief and the red-coin analysis (2026-06-28) ====
Returned at last to the [[Host Tower of the Arcane]], Maccath delivered her full debrief: [[Arauthator]] had not abducted her to kill her, but to '''audition her as a replacement companion for his mate''' — a second white dragon, '''still alive in the north''', driven '''insane''' by the death of her own tiefling wizard companion. Maccath stalled the dragon by researching — dragons, Arauthator, the [[Cult of the Dragon]]'s plan to bring back Tiamat, and a great deal about the Draakhorn, which she studied at length — until the party freed her.


=== Quest: Find Maccath the Crimson ===
She was the only senior figure at the tower '''untouched by the blood-red coin corruption''', and her analysis cracked the crisis: the coins are '''not magical''' (Detect Magic, Identify, and Dispel Magic show nothing) but are saturated with '''raw infernal energy''' from decades beside the open rift beneath [[Garmok's Mine]] — blazing to Detect Evil and Good. Her crucial insight: "'''it's actually the form that is being imbued, as opposed to the material itself'''" — change the form, release the energy. That principle became the cure: melting the coins with cumulative 3rd-level magical fire.
During the Council of Waterdeep meeting, both [[Remalia Haventree]] (representing the [[Harpers]]) and [[Lady Dala Silmerhelm]] (representing [[Waterdeep]]) recommended that [[Deez Nuts]] track down Maccath to learn more about the Draakhorn. Her expertise could help the council understand how to stop or counter the horn's call to dragons.


The council's intelligence suggests:
Looking over the party's ice-hunter disguises and [[Shade]]'s habit of testing Vampiric Touch on pirates, she also delivered a quiet warning: "You may want to meet with a priest when you have the chance, because '''you do seem to be going down a path of evil''' as well."
* Her last known location was the Sea of Moving Ice in the frozen north
 
* She was searching for a white dragon
She will stay at the Host Tower a few days to write up her dragon and Draakhorn research, then travel to [[Waterdeep]] to brief the Council — the party may escort her. She has also taken on researching the [[Prophecy of the Thorn-Born Star]] for [[Gootcha]].
* Inquiries should begin near Luskan, asking about "a friend in the Arcane Brotherhood"
* Her disappearance was not intentional - something has prevented her from returning or communicating


=== Relationships ===
=== Relationships ===
* [[Arcane Brotherhood]] – Member and dragon expert
* [[Arcane Brotherhood]] – Member; returned to the Host Tower in Session 51
* [[Waterdeep Council]] – Sought for her expertise on the Draakhorn
* [[Deez Nuts]] – Her rescuers; she serves as their dragon-lore expert and occasional moral compass
* [[Remalia Haventree]] – Recommended finding her
* [[Arauthator]] – Her captor, who sought her as a companion for his grieving mate; slain by the party
* [[Lady Dala Silmerhelm]] – Supported the search mission
* [[Council of Waterdeep]] – Will carry her research to them in person
 
* [[Marfulb]] – Entrusted Maccath's Brotherhood with her life's research
=== Current Status ===
Missing in the Sea of Moving Ice. Last known to be searching for a white dragon. Her fate and current location are unknown.


=== Appearances ===
=== Appearances ===
* [[Session 43]] – Mentioned at Council of Waterdeep; quest to find her presented to Deez Nuts
* [[Session 47 - The Sea of Moving Ice]] (searched for)
* [[Session 48 - Inside Oyaviggaton (2026.04.12)]] (found and freed)
* [[Session 49 - Old White Death (2026-04-26)]]
* [[Session 50 - Reforged in Hell, the Voyage Home (2026-06-14)]] (confirmed the kill; warned of Tiamat)
* [[Session 51 - The Red Gold Reckoning (2026-06-28)]] (debrief; red-coin analysis; Waterdeep-bound)


[[Category:NPCs]] [[Category:Arcane Brotherhood]] [[Category:Missing Persons]] [[Category:Tieflings]] [[Category:Wizards]] [[Category:Quests]]
[[Category:NPCs]] [[Category:Arcane Brotherhood]] [[Category:Rise of Tiamat]]

Latest revision as of 15:46, 4 July 2026

Maccath the Crimson

Maccath the Crimson is a tiefling sorcerer of the Arcane Brotherhood, widely recognized as the world's foremost expert on dragons and the Draakhorn. Missing for years in the Sea of Moving Ice, she was found imprisoned in Arauthator's lair and freed by Deez Nuts, and has since become one of the party's most valuable — and most morally clear-eyed — allies.

For the Council of Waterdeep quest to locate her, see Find Maccath the Crimson.

Description

A tiefling bearing the distinctive features of her infernal heritage, with decades of research into dragon behavior, physiology, and ancient dragon artifacts behind her. She earned her place in the Arcane Brotherhood through groundbreaking work on draconic magic.

Role in Campaign

Session 51 — the debrief and the red-coin analysis (2026-06-28)

Returned at last to the Host Tower of the Arcane, Maccath delivered her full debrief: Arauthator had not abducted her to kill her, but to audition her as a replacement companion for his mate — a second white dragon, still alive in the north, driven insane by the death of her own tiefling wizard companion. Maccath stalled the dragon by researching — dragons, Arauthator, the Cult of the Dragon's plan to bring back Tiamat, and a great deal about the Draakhorn, which she studied at length — until the party freed her.

She was the only senior figure at the tower untouched by the blood-red coin corruption, and her analysis cracked the crisis: the coins are not magical (Detect Magic, Identify, and Dispel Magic show nothing) but are saturated with raw infernal energy from decades beside the open rift beneath Garmok's Mine — blazing to Detect Evil and Good. Her crucial insight: "it's actually the form that is being imbued, as opposed to the material itself" — change the form, release the energy. That principle became the cure: melting the coins with cumulative 3rd-level magical fire.

Looking over the party's ice-hunter disguises and Shade's habit of testing Vampiric Touch on pirates, she also delivered a quiet warning: "You may want to meet with a priest when you have the chance, because you do seem to be going down a path of evil as well."

She will stay at the Host Tower a few days to write up her dragon and Draakhorn research, then travel to Waterdeep to brief the Council — the party may escort her. She has also taken on researching the Prophecy of the Thorn-Born Star for Gootcha.

Relationships

  • Arcane Brotherhood – Member; returned to the Host Tower in Session 51
  • Deez Nuts – Her rescuers; she serves as their dragon-lore expert and occasional moral compass
  • Arauthator – Her captor, who sought her as a companion for his grieving mate; slain by the party
  • Council of Waterdeep – Will carry her research to them in person
  • Marfulb – Entrusted Maccath's Brotherhood with her life's research

Appearances

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