Alizaarin, the ancient red dragon and companion of Emperor Lucius Draconis Malachite, is a truly magnificent creature. His scales are as red as the dye that bears his name, and his eyes burn with the fire of his master's ambition. Alizaarin is a powerful and loyal ally, and he has served Emperor Lucius Draconis faithfully for many years. His name is spoken with awe and reverence. No one knows his origin - or that he is an extraordinarily powerful Lumerian corrupted by the Umbral Ones.
Alizaarin's relationship with Emperor Lucius Draconis is complex and multifaceted. On one hand, Alizaarin is a loyal and devoted servant to his master. He would do anything to protect him and to further his goals. On the other hand, Alizaarin is also a proud and independent creature. He has his own thoughts and feelings, and he is not afraid to challenge his master when he believes it is necessary.
Despite their differences, Alizaarin and Emperor Lucius Draconis have a deep respect for each other. They know that they are stronger together than they would be apart. Alizaarin is a valuable asset to the Empire, and he is a powerful weapon in Emperor Lucius Draconis' arsenal.
Here are some ideas for how Alizaarin could be portrayed in the world of Imperium Arcanum:
- Alizarin is a symbol of the Empire's power and might. He could be used to intimidate enemies and to rally the people behind Emperor Lucius Draconis.
- Alizaarin is a valuable asset in the Empire's military. He scouts enemy territory, transports troops and supplies, and to engages in combat.
- He is a source of magical power for Emperor Lucius Draconis - channeling his dragonfire to power spells or enchantments.
- Alizaarin is also the companion and confidant to Emperor Lucius Draconis. He offers him advice and counsel, and he could provide him with emotional support.
Legend of the Grand Garnet Gem[]
The Garnet Pontifex was a towering Celestial Garnet Dragon that terrorized the skies of Arcanum and Arpeggia for centuries - until at last the Emperor Lucius Malachite slew him and took his heart, a great pulsating crimson gem. Lucius bound his wild spirit to the gemstone, not allowing it to depart - forcing The Garnet Pontifex to return as a Lemurian and forge a pact with him that would lend him great power, until he acheived demigodhood - at which time he would be freed. A phase of tremendous significance in the arcane history of the Arcanum, marks the moment when the ancient Garnet Gem of Ascendancy was retrieved. It is said to be a magnificent crimson crystal of extraordinary magical power, deeply linked to Emperor and the current Hierophant of the Citadel. The Garnet Ascendancy marks a transition from a time of great chaos to time of great peace in Arcanum where the Malachite dynasty reigned. The Garnet Pontifex himself plays a pivotal role in this delicate balance between power and chaos. And when he is missing - the Arcanum will swing from one extreme to the other, unbridled chaos to uncontested order. His presence in the land is a blessing, his absence is a curse. It is considered highly blasphemous that he is not allowed to pass unto the spirits. The common folk of the land revere him as a god and therefore bow to the Emperor as semidivine for having bound him.
The tale of the Garnet Gem and Alizaarin's transformation into a Lemurian is an ancient and mystical one. In the time before recorded history, Alizaarin was once a powerful and noble dragon, the Garnet Pontifex who banished the Umbral Ones beyond the spirit world. In the process, He was bound to them through a complex web of dark rituals and pacts, his heart's magic intrinsically tied to their power.
As a Celestial Dragon, Alizaarin was formidable, but the Umbral Ones desired more. In a desperate bid to increase their influence over the mortal realm, they sought to create a powerful conduit that could connect the physical world with the spirit world more profoundly. To achieve this, they devised a perilous ritual.
During the ritual, a portion of Alizaarin's essence was bound to a magnificent Garnet Gem, which absorbed his incredible power, wisdom, and soul. When this gem was retrieved from his corpse by the Emperor, Alizaarin became a Lemurian, a being capable of moving between the realms and manipulating both physical and spiritual energies. The Lemurians, in their true form, are the bridge between these two worlds, and Alizaarin became a guardian of this mystical connection.
. This gem became a symbol of the potent connection between the Umbral Ones and the mortal world. It also had the unintended effect of furthering Alizaarin's consciousness and sense of self. Over time, he developed his own will, emotions, and the ability to oppose the Umbral Ones in their quest for control.
Now, as the Garnet Gem of Ascendancy and Alizaarin's heart, it is central to the epic struggle between the Umbral Hierophant and the rest of the Arcanum. The Emperor seeks to regain its full control, while Alizaarin hopes to retain his newfound identity and stand with the Arcanum in its defense.
The Emperor hopes to use his power over it as a key to fueling his apotheosis.