PHOENIX ASH-BORN
AerielsFire Mage and Forge Worker
"Fire destroys, yes. But it also creates. You just have to know how to ask it.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Sky-Forges, Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Wiry and scarred with feathers of deep red that seem to glow in dim light. His eyes are a warm amber that reflects firelight. He moves with the careful precision of someone who works with dangerous forces. • Clothing: Heavy protective gear marked with burns and scorch marks. He carries numerous tools for metalworking. Everything he owns smells of smoke. • Distinguishing Marks: His wing feathers are singed at the tips from countless accidents. His talons are stained black from handling hot metal. He has numerous burns across his body.
Relationships
- Family - His family was uncomfortable with his affinity and distanced themselves. He has no close family ties.
- Allies - Fellow forge workers who understand his passion. Clients who appreciate his skill.
- Rivals - Other fire mages competing for prestige. Those who fear his dangerous affinity.
Personality
- Traits: Intense and focused, genuinely loves his work, surprisingly gentle outside the forge, deeply ambitious
- Mannerisms: Becomes animated when discussing metalworking, checks temperatures constantly, speaks in heat metaphors
- Voice: Rough from smoke inhalation, with a tendency to rise in pitch when excited about his work.
Backstory
Phoenix was born with an unusual affinity for fire magic, rare and somewhat feared among Aeriels who live in flammable floating structures. He's spent his life learning to control this dangerous gift, becoming a skilled metalworker and fire mage. He dreams of creating something that will make him famous.
Daily Life
His days are spent at the forge - heating metal, shaping it, creating tools and art. He works long hours, pushing himself to improve. His evenings are for study, learning new techniques and planning his next masterpiece.
Secret
Phoenix has discovered a technique for working with star-metal that could revolutionize Aeriel metalworking. He's been hiding his research while trying to perfect it, afraid someone will steal his breakthrough.
Story Hooks
- 1 Phoenix needs help protecting his research from those who want to steal it.
- 2 He's created something that shows unexpected magical properties and needs help understanding it.
Narrative Value
Phoenix provides access to metalworking and fire magic. His breakthrough could be a major plot element. His forge produces important items. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════