Drakes

The Drakes were large dragon-like creatures who possessed nigh-limitless power that ruled Elanthia over 100,000 years ago. Their downfall was caused by the Ur-Daemon War. Few, if any, are alive today.

Drakes and the Arkati

The Drakes essentially adopted the Arkati as servants, though often a Drake would choose an Arkati as a student of sorts. In exchange for the service of the Arkati, the Drakes began to allow the lesser races to construct civilizations, which had before been banned by the Drakes who wished to keep civilization to themselves. During the Ur-Daemon War, the Drakes exiled the Arkati to the two moons which now constitute the religious pantheons -- Liabo and Lornon.

The Ur-Daemon War

Approximately 100,000 years ago, chaotic beings known as Ur-Daemon slipped through the veil and began to lay waste to Elanthia. Although the Drakes eventually drove the Ur-Daemon back to their valence, most were killed or driven mad.

Known Drakes

• Koar - Believed to be a Drake, he now serves as king of the Arkati.
• Beh'Amant - The Drake who nurtured Eorgina.
• Vel'Athorre - The Drake who nurtured Luukos.
• Gledh’manaak - Non-canonical master of Kai.
• Shu’raax - Non-canonical companion of Phoen.
• Cha'Anamos - Related to Zelia as told in Madness & Entropy: A Tale in Zelia.
• Makiri - This moon is actually a drake egg that hatches and changes the world of Gemstone into the world of DragonRealms.

External Links

Elanthian Times, Volume 3, Issue 2
Age of the Drakes
DragonRealms Account of Makiri's Hatching
Koar's Profile
History of Eorgina
History of Luukos