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Infestus

Summary

Infestus is a black dragon tied to the Black Scales, black dragonborn agents, acid, storms, insects, conflict with Brutor Ruby Eye, and a past marriage to Peridita. Lortesh is his son with Peridita.

Known Details

  • The Basilisk identified the Black Scales as mercenaries working for Infestus.
  • Black dragonborn with mosquito shields claimed Brutor’s lab for their master.
  • Infestus or the black dragon wanted the skull of Alsafaur, described as his son.
  • A storm and insects accompanied black dragon activity, and the Barrier showed something like eight massive claws.
  • Brutor may have been killed by the black dragon.
  • Rimewatch records call Infestus bane of multitude, slayer of Ruby eye, black, and father of the veridican.
  • Dirk dreamed of an obsidian city where black Dragonborn stood by an archway with mosquitoes on the shield, and Infestus sent Garadul through a portal using a coin.
  • Two plots were named near the Ice prison: removing certain cities and breaking out Garadul.
  • On Day 55, Wrath appeared as a black dragonborn fighting green dragons or Perodita’s children and said basilisk coal at Coalmont Rally could teleport the party to Infestus.
  • On Day 56, the party reached Infestus through a Bluescale archway with strict rules, saw a museum curiosity from Keep Rememberence, and learned Infestus wanted to pay the party for deeds. The Great Infestus pub and Ember, a red dragonborn seeking news of red dragons and dragonborn, were part of this visit.
  • Umberous is Infestus’ son. On Day 48, Umberous spoke on Infestus’ behalf at Salanar’s prison, wanted Rubyeye delivered to Infestus, and bargained not to tell Infestus about Rubyeye in exchange for a favour.
  • Peridita is Infestus’ ex-wife.
  • Lortesh is Infestus and Peridita’s son, and is also Peridita’s husband.

Timeline

  • day-14: Infestus is named as the black dragon behind the Black Scales.
  • day-16: Black dragonborn agents, Errol, Alsafaur’s skull, storm, and insect signs connect him to the hidden lab.
  • day-17: The broader council and shipment threads keep Infestus relevant.
  • day-25: Infestus’s titles and ties to Rubyeye, veridican, Peridita, and Garadul plots are recorded at Rimewatch.
  • day-26: Dirk’s dream shows Infestus using a coin to send Garadul through a portal.
  • day-55: Wrath points the party toward Infestus by basilisk coal.
  • day-56: The party visits Infestus through Bluescale and receives possible work or payment leads.
  • day-57: Infestus’s wife helps send the party to Brass City.

Open Questions

  • What does Infestus want from the Barrier and void creatures?
  • Can crystals on dragon scales intentionally breach or part the Barrier?
  • What cities were targeted for removal, and how much did Infestus’ split from Peridita and Lortesh shape the dragon plots?
  • What are the Bluescale rules protecting, and what does Infestus want to pay the party for?
  • How do Ember’s request for red dragon and red dragonborn news and Eliana’s elf smell connect to Infestus’s politics?