The Wyrmqueen

The Wyrmqueen

Title: The Wyrmqueen, Dragon Queen, Mother of Chromatic Dragons, Sovereign of Scales, The Five-Headed Tyrant, Mistress of the Draconic Horde, The Everhungry Flame, The Multiversal Serpent

Domain: Dragonkind (Chromatic Dragons), Destruction, Greed, Chaos, Power

Alignment: Chaotic Evil

The Wyrmqueen, a formidable and malevolent force in Nathakra, represents the essence of chromatic dragons and embodies their darkest impulses—greed, dominance, and a relentless thirst for power. As the only Old God to have escaped the imprisonment imposed by the New Gods, she is an ancient, terrifying deity whose influence extends beyond Nathakra, allowing her to traverse the multiverse and spread her malevolence to other realms such as Krynn, Faerûn, and Eberron.

Overview:

The Wyrmqueen is a cunning and ruthless deity, revered and feared as the epitome of draconic might. Her power is vast, her influence insidious, and her desire to dominate all creation is matched only by her deep-seated hatred for the New Gods who once sought to imprison her. Her escape from this imprisonment has allowed her to continue her dark work across multiple realms, making her a constant threat to the forces of light and order.

Domains:

• Dragons and Power: The Wyrmqueen is the undisputed ruler of chromatic dragons, commanding their loyalty and embodying their primal instincts. She drives them to hoard wealth, conquer lands, and dominate other creatures. Her influence extends to mortals and other beings who seek power through draconic might, offering them dark pacts in exchange for their loyalty.
• Multiversal Influence: Unique among the Old Gods, The Wyrmqueen possesses the ability to travel between realms, making her a multiversal threat. She has sown chaos in many worlds, and her presence is often heralded by the rise of dragon cults, wars, and the subjugation of entire civilizations.

Personality:

The Wyrmqueen is a being of unmatched pride, ambition, and cruelty. She sees herself as the ultimate embodiment of draconic power and regards all other beings—gods and mortals alike—as either tools to be used or obstacles to be crushed. Her cunning is matched by her patience; she is willing to wait centuries to see her plans come to fruition. She delights in manipulating others, especially through their greed and lust for power, often leading them to their doom.

The Wyrmqueen’s physical appearance is as awe-inspiring as it is terrifying, embodying the very essence of chromatic dragonkind and exuding an aura of pure malevolence.

True Form:

• Five-Headed Dragon: The Wyrmqueen’s true form is a gargantuan, five-headed dragon, with each head representing one of the chromatic dragon types—Red, Blue, Green, Black, and White. Each head is distinct, reflecting the traits and elemental powers of its respective dragon type:
  • Red Head: The largest and most dominant of the five heads, it exudes heat and fire, with scales that shimmer like molten lava. Its eyes burn with an inner fire, and its breath can unleash a torrent of flames capable of incinerating entire armies.
  • Blue Head: The blue head crackles with electricity, its scales the color of a stormy sky. Lightning constantly arcs between its teeth, and its eyes are like twin sapphires, cold and calculating. This head can unleash devastating bolts of lightning that can shatter mountains.
  • Green Head: The green head is wreathed in toxic fumes, with scales the color of a deep, poisonous forest. Its eyes glow with a sickly green light, and its breath is a noxious cloud of poison that can wither and kill all life it touches.
  • Black Head: The black head is the most sinister, with scales as dark as the abyss and eyes that gleam with malevolence. Its breath is a stream of acid that can dissolve stone and metal alike, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.
  • White Head: The white head is cold and unforgiving, with scales like frozen ice and eyes that are pale and lifeless. Its breath is a blast of icy wind and frost that can freeze anything in its path, turning the land into a barren, frozen wasteland.
• Body: The Wyrmqueen’s body is massive, covered in a patchwork of scales that mirror the colors of her five heads. Her wings are enormous, leathery, and capable of blotting out the sun when fully extended. The sheer size of her form makes her an unstoppable force of destruction, her movements shaking the earth and creating storms in her wake.
• Tail and Claws: Her tail is long and whip-like, ending in a spiked club that she uses to crush her enemies. Her claws are razor-sharp, capable of rending through the toughest armor and tearing apart buildings with ease.
• Presence: The Wyrmqueen’s presence is overwhelming, her form radiating an aura of dread and despair. The air around her shimmers with heat, electricity, and the raw power of the elements, making it difficult for any mortal to even stand in her presence without being overwhelmed by her sheer might.

Humanoid Form:

Though she rarely chooses to assume a humanoid form, when she does, The Wyrmqueen appears as a regal and terrifying figure:

• Appearance: She takes on the form of a tall, imposing, beautiful woman with sharp, draconic features. Her skin is pale and her eyes are slit like those of a dragon, burning with the same elemental fury as her dragon heads. Her hair is long and dark, often flowing like liquid shadow, or sometimes appearing as strands of shimmering flames, lightning, or frost, depending on her mood.
• Attire: In this form, she wears a gown made from the scales of her dragon form, each scale glistening with a different color—red, blue, green, black, and white. The gown is adorned with draconic motifs, with spikes and horns protruding from the shoulders and back, giving her an even more fearsome appearance.
• Accessories: Around her neck, she often wears a necklace made from treasures and jewels she has collected throughout her existence. Her fingers are adorned with rings set with gemstones that pulse with elemental energy.
• Aura: Even in humanoid form, The Wyrmqueen exudes an aura of overwhelming power. Her mere presence can cause fear and trembling in all but the most stalwart of beings. The air around her is charged with the same elemental forces that surround her dragon form, making her a living embodiment of the chaos and destruction she represents.

In any form, The Wyrmqueen is a figure of terrifying beauty and power, a deity whose appearance alone can strike fear into the hearts of mortals and gods alike. Her true form as a five-headed dragon is the ultimate manifestation of her nature, while her humanoid form allows her to interact more directly with her followers and enemies, often using it to manipulate and deceive those who underestimate her.

Powers:

• Draconic Dominion: The Wyrmqueen has absolute control over chromatic dragons. She can communicate with them across any distance, commanding their obedience and granting them boons that enhance their power. Her dominion extends to all draconic creatures, including lesser drakes and wyverns.
• Elemental Fury: In her true form, The Wyrmqueen is a gargantuan five-headed dragon, each head representing one of the chromatic dragons (Red, Blue, Green, Black, and White). She wields the elemental powers associated with these dragons—fire, lightning, acid, poison, and cold—with devastating effect.
• Reality Warping: Due to her ability to traverse the multiverse, The Wyrmqueen can manipulate the fabric of reality to some extent. She can open rifts between realms, summon creatures from other worlds, and influence events across dimensions.

Realm:

• Draconis Dominus: The Wyrmqueen has made her lair within the realm of Nathakra in a sprawling and treacherous domain within the Elemental Plane of Fire, known as Draconis Dominus. This realm is a vast, fiery landscape filled with molten rivers, treacherous mountains, and ancient, sprawling lairs where chromatic dragons gather to pay homage to their queen. The skies are darkened by ash and smoke, and the air is filled with the roar of dragons and the crackle of elemental energy. It is a place of immense power, where only the strongest can survive.
• Multiversal Lairs: In addition to her primary domain, The Wyrmqueen has established hidden lairs across various realms. These lairs serve as sanctuaries for her followers and staging grounds for her invasions into other worlds.

Worshippers and Cults:

• The Dragon Cults: The Wyrmqueen is worshipped by secretive and malevolent cults dedicated to her glory. These cults are often composed of dragonborn, kobolds, and other draconic races, as well as power-hungry mortals seeking her favor. The cultists perform dark rituals and sacrifices to strengthen The Wyrmqueen’s influence and bring about her dominion over their realm. These cults are highly organized, often infiltrating kingdoms and powerful organizations to sow chaos from within.
• Dragons: Chromatic dragons revere The Wyrmqueen as their divine mother and ultimate ruler. They are her most loyal followers, willing to carry out her commands without question. Even the most prideful and independent dragons bow before her might.

Symbols and Worship:

• Symbol: The most common symbol associated with The Wyrmqueen is a five-headed dragon, each head representing a different chromatic dragon. This symbol is often depicted in black, with each head colored according to its draconic type. Cultists wear this symbol as a mark of their allegiance, and it is often found carved into the walls of her temples and lairs.
• Temples: The Wyrmqueen’s temples are dark, foreboding places, often located in remote or dangerous areas. They are typically built within ancient dragon lairs, volcanic craters, or deep within mountains. The interior of these temples is adorned with draconic imagery, hoards of treasure, and altars where sacrifices are made in her name.

Relationships:

• Antagonism with the New Gods: The Wyrmqueen harbors a deep and abiding hatred for the New Gods of Nathakra, who once imprisoned her. She views them as usurpers and weaklings, unworthy of their divine status. Her ultimate goal is to overthrow them and reclaim her place as the supreme deity of Nathakra.
• Allies and Pawns: While The Wyrmqueen is largely solitary in her ambitions, she is not above forming temporary alliances with other powerful beings if it suits her purposes. However, these alliances are always fraught with mistrust, as The Wyrmqueen is known to betray her allies when it is convenient.

Major Events:

• The Great Dragon Wars: The Wyrmqueen led her chromatic dragons in a series of devastating wars against the forces of light and order in Nathakra. These wars reshaped the world, leaving deep scars that are still felt today.
• The Multiversal Invasions: Using her ability to traverse the multiverse, The Wyrmqueen has launched invasions into other realms, spreading her influence far and wide. Her incursions have brought ruin to countless worlds, and her name is feared across the multiverse.

Alternative Names:

• Tiamat, Takhisis: In other realms, The Wyrmqueen is known by different names, such as Tiamat in Faerûn and Takhisis in Krynn. These names reflect her multiversal nature and her role as the embodiment of draconic tyranny.

The Wyrmqueen is a constant threat to the balance of power in Nathakra and beyond. Her insatiable lust for power, her cunning, and her ability to move between worlds make her one of the most dangerous and feared deities in existence. She is a figure of terror, worshipped by those who crave power and feared by those who value freedom and justice.