Name: Edmun Dragonsbane Aliases: Old Duke Gender: Male Age: 70+ Location: Duke's Demesne It was eventually revealed that Edmun had not actually slain a dragon, but in truth had accepted its bargain and sacrificed his beloved in exchange for power sufficient to sate any desire. With his own heart in the Dragon's safekeeping, he was granted almost perpetual life. Once the Dragon was defeated, Edmun's immortality was ended and he aged rapidly within seconds, gaining the many years he had lost, becoming a wrinkled and weakened old man. The Duke makes it plain what he thinks he knows the Arisen has done; he blames them for his present state, attempts to battle, and calls for the guards, accusing the Arisen of witchcraft and of being in league with the Dragon. After the Arisen escapes from the Keep, the Duke's loyal guards pursue.