Dragonborn
The Dragonborn are a rare race. Their inherent power and lineage have always commanded respect, though some clans are far more respected than others. In The Empire dragons are both respected and feared, and for many people the dragonborn are the same; to common folk the colour of their scales means little.1
The Throneguard
Throughout history the most elite warriors of the Throneguard clan have served as close protectors of the emperors and other members of the royal family, and they can often be seen standing guard in the halls of the Marble Palace. After the tragic death of Conrad the Conqueror, the Archon Academy created tireless, unyielding construct guardians, but the Throneguard are still known as honourable protectors of the royal blood. Many nobles spent their childhood with a Throneguard shadowing them as a silent guardian.1
Life in the Empire
For a dragonborn born in the Empire, their lineage brings its share of prejudice and isolation. Dragonborn are seen now and then in the cities, but meeting one in the countryside, especially in the Western Provinces, is extremely rare.2 The mercenary Zardrak Throneguard takes pride in belonging to the Throneguard clan.2
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Mercenary Compendium (Bad Badger Games, 2024), p. 154. Art by the Bad Badger Games team.
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