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Dragon Gods

Source Draconic Codex pg. 23
Dragons are among the mightiest of creatures to inhabit Golarion. But the dragon gods are mightier still.

Apsu and Sarshallatu were the first of the First Dragons— the father and mother of all dragonkind. They had seven notable offspring who shared in their divinity. Dahak was the first. He would bring destruction to Golarion and his family before dooming his kin to a future of war. Fierce Garhaazh, who hunted Erastil’s son, would add his feral terror to Dahak’s carnage. Fortunately, Sarshallatu’s children did not all exact havoc on the world. Vulnerable Brixori, who would find her strength in the supernatural, championed the weak. Yluma, the teacher, with her ordered mind, preserved knowledge. Gaasham, who initially hid from the world, now creates great legacies through his masterworks.

Some of Sarshallatu’s children side neither with Dahak nor Apsu. Turvu, the explorer, stands apart from the strife of their family in hopes of understanding good and evil and works tirelessly for peace. Otilaz—who never existed yet exists— embodies the inevitability of death regardless of sides.

These are the known dragon gods, the First Dragons. Who else might have existed if not for Dahak’s murderous spree? Did any survive Dahak’s claw? Do any others remain alive and unknown to this day? Even Sarshallatu can’t say.

Dahak’s travesty indelibly shaped the dragon pantheon. His hubris and fratricide tainted the first great works the dragons made. It set Dahak against his father, Apsu. It tore Apsu and Sarshallatu apart, and it set the dragon gods’ course for the future. Dahak’s sin might have been forgotten, had he not mentioned Golarion when he committed his ultimate travesty, threatening Apsu with revenge. Dahak named Golarion as their battleground and so doomed all its nations to eventual destruction.

Every dragon, god or mortal, is irresistibly drawn into this coming war. A dragon might side with Apsu, and stand for creation, mercy, and life. Or they might side with Dahak and ultimate devastation. Many dragons seek to avoid either, uninterested or contemptuous of the family squabble they were born into. Yet they’re unable to wrench themselves free, as all who share Dahak’s blood are susceptible to his rage. Even the kindest and most stalwart of dragons can be corrupted by the Endless Destruction, succumbing to a supernatural bloodthirst that drives them into a rampage. Such was the cause of the infamous Dragon Plague in Taldor, an event that nearly turned the entire nation into a funeral pyre, and a tragedy that stains the name of dragonkind within the region to this day. While dragons can be shaken from this murderous state, there are few heroes who can boast of surviving such an attempt. To most mortals, a dragon is nothing more than a ticking bomb, waiting to explode.

Most mortals are unaware of Dahak’s curse or the dragon gods’ feud, and many names of the First Dragons have been forgotten. Mundane dragons, while not gods, still inspire fear and reverence wherever their shadows fall because of their raw might. These dragons are often worshipped as gods when their power is experienced firsthand. A farmer might offer a prized ram as a sacrifice to appease a diabolic dragon. Likewise, a village elder may warn of a horned dragon he saw in the forest as a boy. Their experiences are real, and the dragon’s presence affects their lives in practical ways.

By contrast, the dragon gods are worshipped because of enduring tradition, word of mouth, and religious dogma. Few mortals ever encounter a dragon god. For most, the dragon gods are as likely to represent spiritual ideals as they are to be manifest beings. A librarian might venerate Yluma, the Living Page, and Brixori, protector of libraries, then turn to Turvu when undertaking a journey. So, the dragon gods are venerated alongside the better-known gods of Golarion or as extensions of the worshipper’s understanding of the gods. For the faithful with strong draconic ties, such as great dragons, kobolds, dragonets, or beings with dragon blood, venerating the dragon gods before all other deities is natural. These gods are of their own kind, after all.

The coming war between Apsu and Dahak is never far from each dragon god’s mind, though their purview also guides their motives. The draconic pantheon is, therefore, most interested in the lives of great dragons, who have the second greatest influence on the outcome of war after the gods themselves. Understanding this is the key to interacting with the First Dragons, and a crucial point when seeking their help.

The dragon gods pay close attention to any beings who further their cause. Although they see most mortals as pawns, promising individuals may catch their patron’s attention and become their champion. While an alchemical sacrifice might please Otilaz for a moment, creating a new alchemical formula ensures Otilaz remembers one’s name for eternity. Similarly, putting a village to the torch might get the attention of both Dahak and Apsu. However, no dragon god is likely to respond swiftly without good reason, and then only after their agents have exhausted all other possibilities. Would Dahak or Apsu stir at the death of hundreds? Likely not, since their actions could prematurely spark a far more devastating conflict between father and son. Yet who can know the mind of a dragon, let alone a draconic god? So each parent and sibling plays their part with care, relying on their worshippers and agents to enact their great plans.

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