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Wield the power of the Elder Dragons and ascend your Kingdom’s throne in Dragon Thrones: The Ascension, a 5E-compatible campaign setting where epic fantasy meets political intrigue. Forge alliances, command armies, and uncover the secrets of Kambria—a realm ruled by dragons, destiny, and divine magic.
Will your House rise to glory… or fall to ruin?
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The World
Kambria is a realm born of dragonfire and ancient magic, where kingdoms rise to greatness and face the tests of time. For countless ages, the Golden Dragon King has ruled over this vast world—a majestic guardian who carries the responsibility of an entire civilization. Long ago, the Elder Dragons shaped these lands according to their visions, and though those ancient beings have passed into legend, their legacy lives on in Kambria's history.
The world turns on two great cycles: the Ascension and the Tranquility.
The Ascension is a year of epic competition—a realm-wide contest where kingdoms compete for supremacy through strategic challenges and bold leadership. Victory means more than triumph. It means prosperity for your people, influence across the land, and the Golden Dragon King's favor—a blessing that can elevate a kingdom to extraordinary heights. The King believes the Ascension serves a greater purpose: channeling the realm's competitive spirit into an organized tournament, preventing the conflicts that might tear Kambria apart if left unstructured. Whether kingdoms compete in grand contests or struggle independently, ambition will drive them—better, he believes, that it drives them toward something meaningful.
When the Ascension ends, the Tranquility begins—a period of peace when the competition pauses and kingdoms focus on building and growing. But even during peace, preparation continues. In castle halls and council chambers, rulers plan their strategies, developing their strengths for the next Ascension cycle.
The Golden Court
The High Ruler of each victorious kingdom ascends to the Golden Court, joining an honored circle of past champions whose achievements are celebrated across Kambria. Here, beneath magnificent halls of gold and crystal, these legendary leaders engage in an intricate game of influence and strategy. Alliances form and shift with every decision. Every conversation carries hidden meaning.
Yet the Court's greatest power lies in the Beneficence—a mystical force granted by the Golden Dragon himself. Through it, Court members can influence the Ascension from afar, guiding fate toward their chosen successors and allies. The Dragon observes carefully, rewarding those who wield the Beneficence with wisdom and skill. But his favor must be earned continually. Those who lose his trust fade from prominence, their influence diminishing as new champions rise to take their place.
The Ascension
Once each generation, the call rings out across Kambria.
From every corner of the realm, kingdoms send their finest: skilled warriors, gifted mages, brilliant strategists. They gather at the Golden Dragon's citadel, where the Ascension will unfold—not through simple contests, but through complex challenges that test courage, cunning, and leadership. This is more than a tournament. It is a proving ground where only the strongest, the most strategic, and the most determined prevail.
Victory secures more than glory. It earns the Golden Dragon's favor for an entire generation—bringing prosperity and honor to your kingdom during the Tranquility, when competition is suspended and the realm enjoys an era of growth and achievement.
But even in times of peace, ambition drives progress. Behind closed doors and in training grounds, kingdoms prepare for what comes next. They strengthen their forces and develop new strategies, knowing the cycle will begin again. The Ascension is not merely a competition—it is a sacred tradition, an epic test where leaders prove themselves and kingdoms compete for the highest honor imaginable: shaping the future of Kambria itself.
The History
In the age before memory, ten Elder Dragons descended upon Kambria, drawn by the Essence—raw magic that flowed through the land like a river of pure power. These ancient beings were forces of nature made real, creatures of such immense majesty that the very earth stirred at their arrival. They divided the continent among themselves, each claiming vast territories and shaping them according to their vision. Entire civilizations rose under their guidance—some thrived under draconic leadership, their cities shining with magical wonders, while others struggled beneath the overwhelming presence of these mighty beings.
For centuries, an uneasy balance held.
Then the Essence began to fade.
As the wellspring of magic grew weaker, concern spread among the ancient dragons. The Elder Dragons, once satisfied with their separate realms, began to look toward one another's lands with growing interest. What started as territorial disputes escalated into the Great Dragon War—a conflict that shook the world to its foundations. Mountains trembled. Storms raged across the seas. Entire kingdoms found themselves caught in the crossfire as the Elder Dragons competed for every remaining source of Essence, every fragment of power. The people of Kambria could only endure as their world transformed around them.
One by one, the Elder Dragons fell in the great conflict.
The last to prevail was the Golden Dragon—the Dragon of Destiny. Through wisdom rather than force alone, through mastery of the Beneficence rather than pure power, he outmaneuvered the others. He understood their motivations, anticipated their strategies, and when the final battles concluded, he emerged as the sole survivor. When the storms finally cleared, only he remained, surveying a changed world.
The Golden Dragon assessed what remained and made his proclamation.
He would lead, yes—but differently than those who came before. He offered the surviving kingdoms a partnership: join him in building a new era of order and prosperity, or face an uncertain future alone. Those who accepted his vision were granted an extraordinary gift—Dragon Thrones, magical seats crafted from the legacy of the Elder Dragons. These were not simple symbols of leadership. They were conduits of power, living connections between mortal rulers and the Golden Dragon's ancient wisdom.
Through the Thrones, the Golden Dragon would guide. Through the Thrones, he would support. And through the Thrones, he would work to ensure that never again would Kambria face such devastating conflict.
At least, that was his hope.
The Golden Age
Thus began the Golden Age.
For the first time in generations, the kingdoms of Kambria knew lasting peace. United under the Golden Dragon's guidance, conflict between realms was set aside. Resources once spent on warfare were redirected toward growth and prosperity. Fields that had lain fallow bloomed with abundant harvests. Cities expanded and flourished, and for decades, the world experienced a renaissance—a time of creativity, discovery, and hope after an age of uncertainty.
Yet beneath the celebration, a truth remained.
The peace, though genuine, was part of a greater cycle. The Ascension would return, as certain as the changing seasons. And when it did, the world would once again be stirred by ambition, competition, and the drive for greatness.
The Dragon Thrones became the most treasured symbols in all Kambria—and the most complex. Each throne was a conduit of remarkable power, granting its ruler extraordinary strength, deep wisdom, and connection to ancient magic. But such power came with responsibility. Each throne was also linked to the Golden Dragon's seat of authority, creating a bond between every ruler and his guidance. The kingdoms could grow and reclaim their heritage—but they would always remain part of the greater whole. The Golden Dragon watched from his citadel, and through the thrones, he remained connected to all.
The Eternal Cycle
The Ascension is not merely a competition or a test. It is the heartbeat of Kambria itself—a powerful rhythm of challenge and renewal that has shaped the realm for generations. Every kingdom rises and develops according to its pulse. Every ruler defines their legacy through its trials. Every person in Kambria, from the most powerful noble to the everyday citizen, feels its approach like the turning of a great wheel.
To win the Ascension is to shape the future—to bring honor to your kingdom and earn your place among the celebrated champions of the Golden Court.
But success requires sacrifice.
What will you invest to achieve victory? How much of your time, creativity, and passion will you dedicate to your kingdom's cause? And when you finally claim your place of honor, celebrated by your people and recognized by the Golden Dragon, will you carry with you the friendships and values you discovered along the way?
The Golden Dragon's vision never wavers. From his citadel overlooking the world, he observes as destinies unfold and new legends emerge. The next Ascension awaits on the horizon—an epic gathering of kingdoms where the most dedicated, the most strategic, and the most inspired will rise to greatness.
The world of Kambria awaits its champions.
Will you answer the call?.
