Before Trogdor was the Duke of Diemed, Trogdor was the Beastmaster; mercenary captain of a company of drake-riders. Trogdor had his unit stationed in the hills of Bliene had was harassing the remnants of Diemed’s army after Duke Nightmare’s invasion. When the dragon Skiesbane awoke and started to wreck havoc on the Straits of Aerele, Skiesbane found many ready to order meals in the drake-riders.
Trogdor suffered a mighty defeat at the hands, or more likely from the claws and maw of the dragon, Trogdor’s drake-riders were severely reduced in number and fighting ability. While Trogdor ordered the rest of his drake-riders to hold up in the hills, Trogdor began city life as the Duke of Diemed and began to hold court a castle protecting the city of Aerele.
While in the castle in Aerele, Trogdor hears a summons for him. It is not like a roar or a voice, but all the people in Aerele can just feel the words flowing into their heads. The dragon Skiesbane had come to town and everyone knew why. Skiesbane set down outside of the castle with its giant head looking into the tallest of the castle’s towers.
Skiesbane lets all in the castle know that it is pleased that they are not bothering to try to attack the dragon, and truth be told many were fleeing from the mere presence of the ancient wyrm. Duke Trogdor climbs to the tower that Skiesbane is nearest too and alerts the dragon to his presence.
To cut a long story short: Skiesbane demands gold and tells Trogdor that one day the dragon will kill him. Trogdor delivers two chests of treasure for the dragon to carry away. As Skiesbane is leaving, the dragon lets Trogdor know in no short order that the dragon will return for more loot and that the drakes in the hills of Bliene are too delicious to leave alone.
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