Glarataxus is a red dragon who has periodically plagued the towns and settlements near the Varisian city of Korvosa since 4569 AR. Absent for years, he will suddenly lay waste to a community with no perceivable reason and disappear just as quickly. His most recent attacks were on the communities of Veldraine, Korvosa, and Palin's Cove in 4674 AR. Attempts to negotiate with and appease the dragon have always failed, but this may be explained by a recent revelation: Glarataxus is deaf.