STORMRIDER WIND-HAMMER
AerielsMaster Craftsman and Weapon Smith
"A weapon is a promise - that it will protect its wielder. I don't break my promises.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Forge District, Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Muscular and scarred with feathers of dark grey marked with soot. His eyes are a sharp amber that examines metal for flaws. He moves with the careful precision of someone who works with dangerous materials. • Clothing: Heavy protective gear covered in burns and scorch marks. He carries numerous tools for metalworking. • Distinguishing Marks: His wing feathers are singed from forge work. His talons are stained black from handling hot metal. He has numerous burns across his body.
Relationships
- Family - His family are all craftsmen. He has a wife who understands his passion and children who are learning his trade.
- Allies - Fellow smiths who respect his skill. Warriors who wield his creations.
Personality
- Traits: Dedicated to his craft, genuinely loves creating, surprisingly artistic, deeply proud of his work
- Mannerisms: Examines metal constantly, speaks in forging metaphors, becomes animated when discussing his work
- Voice: Rough from smoke inhalation, with a tendency to rise in pitch when excited about a project.
Backstory
Stormrider has spent his life perfecting the art of weapon smithing, creating blades that are both beautiful and deadly. He's renowned across Caelum for his work, with warriors waiting years for one of his pieces. He takes his responsibility seriously - a poorly made weapon gets its wielder killed.
Daily Life
His days are spent at the forge - heating metal, shaping it, creating weapons and tools. He works long hours, pushing himself to improve. His evenings are for study, learning new techniques and planning his next masterpiece.
Secret
Stormrider has discovered a technique for creating weapons that can harm beings previously thought invulnerable. He's been hiding this while deciding whether such weapons should exist.
Story Hooks
- 1 Stormrider needs help protecting his dangerous technique from those who would misuse it.
- 2 He's been commissioned to create a weapon for a dangerous purpose and needs help refusing.
Narrative Value
Stormrider provides access to weapons and metalworking. His dangerous technique is a plot hook. His forge produces important items. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════