The Arcanoctrum

The Arcanoctrum (pronounced: are-can-NAHK-truhm) was founded and is overseen by Brythymmiir, one of the first dragons born on Flauria, along with seven elves, in 1572 VB. For centuries the groups only purpose was to study and absorb knowledge; some left behind by the gods, and some discovered through experimentation. They voraciously gathered information and used their knowledge for good, in turn teaching those that wished to learn from them, and helping to usher in the golden age of the Verdant Breath. The Arcanoctrum became invaluable for quelling complications that arose, threatening the general global peace and in doing so gained status and favor with the gods, as well as with mortals, who spread tales of their deeds.

As centuries passed, Brythymmiir watched his friends succumb to their race’s long, but still much too short, lifespans and leave this world. Each time, they passed their position in the Arcanoctrum down to a blood relative, and so the tradition has continued. While the true members of the Arcanoctrum never exceed eight, they have swelled in numbers via the Proxies of the Arcanoctrum. These Proxies act on the Arcanoctrum's behalf and are socially accepted as belonging to the Arcanoctrum itself, as its servants and hands in the world.

It was of no surprise that the Arcanoctrum were present, and signing members of the Burning Pact, or that they continued to lead armies, bolstered with new allies, against the malevolent beings seeking the ruination of Flauria.