AETHER SKY-BINDER
AerielsElemental Summoner and Binder
"Elementals are not slaves. They are partners, and I treat them with the respect they deserve.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Elemental Spire, Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Imposing and otherworldly with feathers that seem to shift between colors like oil on water. His eyes are a swirling mix of elemental hues. He moves with the careful precision of someone who handles dangerous forces. • Clothing: Formal robes marked with binding symbols and protective wards. He wears jewelry made from elemental cores. • Distinguishing Marks: His wing feathers are marked with binding runes. He has a habit of speaking to invisible entities. His presence causes minor elemental disturbances.
Relationships
- Family - His family fears his gift and keeps their distance. He has no mate or children.
- Allies - Fellow binders who share his approach. Elementals who serve him willingly.
- Rivals - Other binders who use harsher methods. Those who want to exploit elementals.
Personality
- Traits: Controlled and disciplined, genuinely fascinated by elementals, surprisingly compassionate toward his subjects, deeply committed to safety
- Mannerisms: Speaks to elementals constantly, checks his bindings obsessively, becomes distant when communicating with other planes
- Voice: Resonant and layered, as if multiple voices speak together. He rarely speaks plainly.
Backstory
Aether discovered his gift for elemental binding as a student and has spent his life mastering the dangerous art. He maintains Caelum's elemental servants, ensuring they're properly controlled and treated fairly. He takes his responsibility seriously - uncontrolled elementals can destroy entire settlements.
Daily Life
His days are spent in binding work - summoning elementals, negotiating their service, maintaining control bindings. He treats his subjects with respect, believing that willing service is more reliable than forced submission. His evenings are for study and meditation.
Secret
Aether has discovered that one of his bound elementals is far more powerful than it appears - it's been hiding its true nature and may be planning something. He's been watching it carefully while trying to understand its intentions.
Story Hooks
- 1 Aether needs help dealing with the powerful elemental he's discovered.
- 2 He's been asked to bind an elemental for a dangerous purpose and needs help refusing.
Narrative Value
Aether provides access to elemental servants and binding magic. His powerful elemental is a plot hook. His elementals can assist in various tasks. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════