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Oldonnar | {{Infobox city | ||
| name = Oldonnar | |||
| image = Oldonnar.png | |||
| caption = The obsidian spires of Oldonnar illuminated by bioluminescent fungi | |||
| type = Drow City | |||
| location = Vast cavern deep within the Underdark | |||
| rulers = Ildax Cormrael (Matriarch), Gelerin Cormrael (Captain of the City Watch) | |||
| known_for = Arcane commerce, political intrigue, mercenary activity | |||
| features = Obsidian spires, bioluminescent fungi, rune-etched architecture | |||
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Maintaining order | === Overview === | ||
Deep within the endless labyrinth of the Underdark, beneath the ruins of forgotten empires and the bones of ancient horrors, lies '''Oldonnar''', a thriving Drow city where shadow and ambition intertwine. The city is built within a vast cavern dotted with towering stalactites and glowing bioluminescent fungi that cast eerie light over its streets. Its architecture is an unsettling blend of dark elven elegance and arcane craftsmanship—obsidian spires rise like fangs from the cavern floor, adorned with glowing runes of powerful House sigils and the ever-watchful eyes of '''Lolth'''. | |||
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=== Governance === | |||
Oldonnar is ruled by '''Ildax Cormrael''', a formidable Drow matriarch known for her cunning, strategic mind, and ruthless will. Unlike many other Drow leaders who rely solely on brute force and fear, Ildax combines brutality with diplomacy, forging alliances and eliminating threats with equal precision. Under her rule, Oldonnar has evolved from a city of treachery into a powerful center for trade, espionage, and controlled conflict with rival Underdark factions. | |||
Maintaining order within the city’s volatile streets is '''Gelerin Cormrael''', Ildax’s sister and the '''Captain of the City Watch'''. Fierce, uncompromising, and fiercely loyal, Gelerin enforces the law with an iron grip. While Oldonnar’s nobility schemes in the shadows, she ensures power struggles remain contained and her sister’s authority unchallenged. Though she despises deception, Gelerin understands its necessity in Drow society, making her both a feared enforcer and a reluctant participant in the city’s endless games of intrigue. | |||
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=== Society and Culture === | |||
Despite its reputation for danger and duplicity, Oldonnar stands as a major power center within the Underdark. The city hosts renowned arcane scholars, ruthless mercenaries, and exiles seeking refuge from the harsher tyrannies of other Drow domains. Its bustling markets trade in rare spell components, exotic poisons, and stolen relics from surface and subterranean realms alike. | |||
Beneath the city lie vast catacombs and forgotten ruins, hiding secrets that even the bravest adventurers hesitate to explore. In Oldonnar, trust is a fragile commodity—only the cunning and well-prepared survive the intricate dance of daggers and whispered conspiracies. | |||
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=== Notable Figures === | |||
* '''Ildax Cormrael''' — Matriarch and General of the City Guard, master strategist who rules with calculated cruelty and wisdom. | |||
* '''Gelerin Cormrael''' — Captain of the City Watch, enforcing order with unwavering discipline and loyalty to her sister. | |||
Revision as of 18:07, 25 July 2025
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| The obsidian spires of Oldonnar illuminated by bioluminescent fungi | |
| Type | Drow City |
| Location | Vast cavern deep within the Underdark |
| Rulers | Ildax Cormrael (Matriarch), Gelerin Cormrael (Captain of the City Watch) |
| Known For | Arcane commerce, political intrigue, mercenary activity |
| Notable Features | Obsidian spires, bioluminescent fungi, rune-etched architecture |
Overview
Deep within the endless labyrinth of the Underdark, beneath the ruins of forgotten empires and the bones of ancient horrors, lies Oldonnar, a thriving Drow city where shadow and ambition intertwine. The city is built within a vast cavern dotted with towering stalactites and glowing bioluminescent fungi that cast eerie light over its streets. Its architecture is an unsettling blend of dark elven elegance and arcane craftsmanship—obsidian spires rise like fangs from the cavern floor, adorned with glowing runes of powerful House sigils and the ever-watchful eyes of Lolth.
Governance
Oldonnar is ruled by Ildax Cormrael, a formidable Drow matriarch known for her cunning, strategic mind, and ruthless will. Unlike many other Drow leaders who rely solely on brute force and fear, Ildax combines brutality with diplomacy, forging alliances and eliminating threats with equal precision. Under her rule, Oldonnar has evolved from a city of treachery into a powerful center for trade, espionage, and controlled conflict with rival Underdark factions.
Maintaining order within the city’s volatile streets is Gelerin Cormrael, Ildax’s sister and the Captain of the City Watch. Fierce, uncompromising, and fiercely loyal, Gelerin enforces the law with an iron grip. While Oldonnar’s nobility schemes in the shadows, she ensures power struggles remain contained and her sister’s authority unchallenged. Though she despises deception, Gelerin understands its necessity in Drow society, making her both a feared enforcer and a reluctant participant in the city’s endless games of intrigue.
Society and Culture
Despite its reputation for danger and duplicity, Oldonnar stands as a major power center within the Underdark. The city hosts renowned arcane scholars, ruthless mercenaries, and exiles seeking refuge from the harsher tyrannies of other Drow domains. Its bustling markets trade in rare spell components, exotic poisons, and stolen relics from surface and subterranean realms alike.
Beneath the city lie vast catacombs and forgotten ruins, hiding secrets that even the bravest adventurers hesitate to explore. In Oldonnar, trust is a fragile commodity—only the cunning and well-prepared survive the intricate dance of daggers and whispered conspiracies.
Notable Figures
- Ildax Cormrael — Matriarch and General of the City Guard, master strategist who rules with calculated cruelty and wisdom.
- Gelerin Cormrael — Captain of the City Watch, enforcing order with unwavering discipline and loyalty to her sister.