One hundred fifty dragons chosen by the Conclave are responsible for overseeing draconic behavior throughout all of Eberron. Answerable only to one another and not even to the Conclave, the Eyes of Chronepsis are the judges and executioners of any dragon who threatens the stability of Argonnessen or the flow of the Prophecy.
No dragon can escape the baleful gaze of the Eyes of Chronepsis. The Eyes are a force of roughly one hundred fifty elder dragons, hand-picked by the Conclave of Argonnessen. Once chosen, they answer only to each other and the dragon deity Chronepsis; not even the Conclave can command an Eye of Chronepsis.
Established in the wake of Aureon’s Folly, the Eyes of Chronepsis hold the power of life and death over all dragons. They act as both judge and executioner in any case where a dragon threatens the stability of Argonnessen or of the draconic Prophecy. They also monitor those dragons that live beyond Argonnessen and eliminate any who place Argonnessen at risk. The presence of the Eyes is the primary reason rogues keep a low profile. The Eyes don’t care how dragons treat the lesser races, but a dragon whose actions are too obvious and disruptive could draw unwanted attention to Argonnessen. In theory, the Eyes prevent dragons from sharing knowledge with the lesser races. The example of Vvaraak, however, shows that either it is possible to evade the Eyes, or that the Eyes tacitly approved of her actions.
The Eyes of Chronepsis closely track the draconic Prophecy. Prior to the formation of the Chamber, it was the Eyes who battled the Lords of Dust to prevent the fiends from manipulating the Prophecy. However, unlike the Chamber, the Eyes have always been dedicated to observing the Prophecy without pushing it in any particular direction. If the rakshasas were trying to force a particular outcome, they’d act—but if that same outcome came about naturally, they’d stand aside. Even when they did act, the Eyes sought only to protect the Prophecy; it is not their mission to take the battle to the Lords of Dust or to fight the other forces of evil in Eberron. They watch. They gather information. They punish dragons who threaten the homeland. And they protect the Prophecy itself. All else is extraneous.
The appearance of the dragonmarks was a shock to the Eyes of Chronepsis. In the wake of this event, they agreed to allow the dragons of the Chamber to take a more active role in the wider world, and to observe the impact on the Prophecy. To date, they have been content to watch—but at any time, the Eyes of Chronepsis could demand an end to the activities of the Chamber.
The Eyes of Chronepsis watch the watchers—they are a force that even dragons fear. However, they act only in truly dire circumstances. The actions of a rogue dragon can’t simply threaten Khorvaire; a threat to Argonnessen must exist. Although the Eyes of Chronepsis might help adventurers by eliminating a dangerous dragon, they could also be a deadly foe. A dragon providing vital aid—as Vvaraak did during the daelkyr incursion—could be targeted by the Eyes. Alternatively, the Eyes could strike against an organization that threatens the Prophecy—such as a dragonmarked house.
All of the Eyes of Chronepsis are wyrms or great wyrms, many with class levels. Some specialize in scrying and divination, while others are trained in battle. One of the best-known figures among the Eyes is the Lightkeeper Silaesteron (LN male great wyrm gold dragon hidecarved dragonDr 12), who speaks for the Eyes when the Conclave gathers.