Бракка

Бракка was a Nodon dragonkin scientist and architect who migrated to Эшенфолл with other members of his kin. Known for his architectural genius and scientific advancements, he was responsible for creating many of the dragons that would later populate the continent, including the fearsome General Velgar.

Arrival on Ashenfall

Brakka arrived on Ashenfall with other dragonkin including Лакрусса, Растин, Ависк, and the seer Виика. Like his kin, he was drawn to the continent's unusual properties, particularly the abundance of anima energy that "seeps into the stone, the trees, the water, and even the air."

Scientific experiments and achievements

Brakka was renowned among the dragonkin for his architectural genius. In his own words:

"I can do a lot with this continent. The stone looks sturdy, the metal firm. Even the wood feels as though I could make it last centuries before it rots into nothing. It is the perfect place to create a new home. To fashion the foundations of the next dragonkin city."

He designed and built numerous structures across Ashenfall, including towering vaults and monuments. His most significant creation was a massive tower in the Расколотые равнины called Brakka's Folly as a reminder of his hubris.. Brakka was particularly dismissive of the seer Виика's prophecies, considering them "rambling" and "vague."

Creation of dragons

After learning to harness the unique magical properties of Ashenfall from Rasthin, Brakka began experimenting with this power. He was instrumental in the creation of various dragons, including General Velgar, infusing them with elemental abilities derived from the continent's ambient anima. These dragons were typically kept under control through various means, including bloodwood sap, which Лакрусса used.

Deal with Lougrim

During the God Wars, which spilled over to Ashenfall, Brakka made a strategic alliance with Лугрим, the moon goddess and High Queen of the Гару. The garou were losing their war against an alliance between the Saradominists and goblins led by the God of War, Бандос. Brakka agreed to help Lougrim turn the tide of battle by releasing his dragons to fight against the human-goblin alliance. In exchange, she would assist with his ongoing experiments and provide resources for his work.

When Bandos led an attack against the garou, he confronted Velgar in Brakka's Folly, where Bandos fought the dragon in single combat. But, due to the gods' arrogance, Velgar was victorious, leading to the garou's victory. Instead of granting Velgar freedom for his victory, Brakka would return him to his chains.

Dragon rebellion

During the end of the Третья эпоха, Kuldra would lead the Восстание драконов, an event that led to the death of the dragons' creators, the dragonkin. Brakka met his end in the very tower he had built. Kuldra would devour Brakka, and teach Velgar how to devour anima as well, giving the dragon the power of the earth, like Brakka.

Legacy

Despite his death, Brakka's architectural and scientific legacy remains visible throughout Ashenfall. The vaults he designed still stand, containing powerful artefacts and knowledge. His tower, though repurposed by Velgar, remains a testament to his skill as an architect.

His creation of the dragons would forever change the political and military landscape of Ashenfall, establishing them as the dominant force on the continent after the Dragon Rebellion.

Источники

↑ Journal entry of Расколотый плащ, RuneScape: Dragonwilds. "Now the tower stands for all to see, as a reminder of dragonkin hubris, and rightfully deserves its new moniker; Brakka’s folly."
↑ Journal entry of Сок кровавого дерева, RuneScape: Dragonwilds. "This sap can be used to amplify feelings, to convey anger, fear or hatred, across a much greater range. The dragonkin Lacrussa was very fond of this medium, and used it’s power to shackle dragons to her will."
↑ Journal entry of Железная секира, RuneScape: Dragonwilds. "He stormed Brakka's Folly, greataxe in hand, and challanged the dragon to single combat"
↑ Journal entry of Плащ Кровогнили, RuneScape: Dragonwilds. "He nearly succeeded. Bandos wrapped his arms around the dragon’s serpentine neck and dug his fingernails beneath the scales. Velgar, in his writhing fury, called down a poison-filled rock from the heavens and cast it at Bandos, striking him in the temple. As the god reeled, he released Velgar, allowing the dragon to breathe a jet of anima-infused poison, at the unsteady god. Still wavering from the blow, Bandos breathed in the toxins and felt weakness for the first time in centuries. A smart tactician, Bandos retreated. Better to face the shame of retreat, than risk the oblivion of death."
↑ Journal entry of Велгар, RuneScape: Dragonwilds. "Velgar was finally allowed to join the battle. He slaughtered without mercy, obliterating settlements and entire platoons with barely a sweat. Brakka rewarded his brutality with yet more chains. When the conflict dulled, Velgar was made to haul stone and metal, so that Brakka could rebuild damaged fortresses."
↑ Journal entry of Расколотый плащ, RuneScape: Dragonwilds. "It is, perhaps, fitting, that this is where he died. Kuldra, the godeater, crushed him beneath her great claw and feasted on his anima-rich soul."