FROST SKY-CHILLER
AerielsIce Mage and Cold-Weather Specialist
"Cold preserves. It doesn't destroy - that's just a side effect of improper handling.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Frozen Peaks, Caelum's northern reaches
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Tall and severe with feathers of pale blue-white that seem to radiate cold. His eyes are a piercing ice-blue that chills those who meet his gaze. Frost forms on his feathers when he uses his magic. • Clothing: Heavy robes of white fur and insulated materials, marked with symbols of his specialty. He wears jewelry made from ice that never melts. • Distinguishing Marks: His wing feathers are permanently frosted at the tips. His breath is always visible. His touch leaves frost on surfaces.
Relationships
- Family - He's estranged from his family, who found his affinity disturbing. He has no mate or children.
- Allies - A few students who share his interest. Officials who depend on his facilities.
- Rivals - Other mages who question the value of his specialty. Those who want to take his position.
Personality
- Traits: Cold and distant, genuinely dedicated to his work, surprisingly protective of those in his care, deeply lonely
- Mannerisms: Speaks slowly and carefully, becomes more animated when discussing his specialty, avoids physical contact
- Voice: Low and controlled, with an undertone like cracking ice. He rarely shows emotion.
Backstory
Frost was born with an unusual affinity for cold magic, rare among Aeriels who typically work with wind and weather. He's spent his life studying and mastering this specialty, becoming the foremost expert on cold-weather survival and ice magic in Caelum. He maintains the frozen storage facilities that preserve food and other perishables.
Daily Life
His days are spent maintaining the frozen facilities, teaching students, and conducting research into cold magic. He rarely leaves his frozen domain, finding the warmer parts of Caelum uncomfortable. His isolation has made him strange, but he's content with his work.
Secret
Frost has discovered that his cold magic is slowly freezing him from the inside - he's becoming more ice than flesh. He's been hiding this while desperately searching for a cure, afraid of becoming a monster.
Story Hooks
- 1 Frost needs help finding a cure for his condition before it's too late.
- 2 His facilities have been targeted by saboteurs, and he needs help protecting them.
Narrative Value
Frost provides access to cold magic and preservation. His condition adds tragedy and urgency. His facilities are important resources. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════