> *"Yes, he is an effective ruler no one would argue with that. I wouldn't call his judgement fair but cruel isn't right either... I would say he rules with a velvet glove over an iron fist."* > *- First Duke Duncan Darby* # Overview Duke of the [[Dusk Counties]] and patriarch of the [[Séllurian Species & Culture|Drow]] House [[Coucher]]. He has led the Dusk Counties for over a century, maintaining their unique traditions in the face of Séllurian hegemony. He is known for his stern nature in the face of any situation and distrust of outsiders. Many consider him a recluse because he does not often leave his palace grounds in Sunsrest. He has two children and one bastard. Both Countess Myeni and Count Tybalth are eligible to inherit but he has yet to name his successor. Both Myeni and Tybalth have been trying to prove themselves worthy of the honor but Drakith does not seem to be changing his mind any time soon. Sir Leon Coucher is Drakith's half-elf bastard. He was born with House Coucher's sorcerous ability to command the winter's winds and has used his great abilities to carve out a role in the [[Fleurier Order]].