XENON SKY-LIGHTER
AerielsLighting Engineer and Illumination Specialist
"Light drives back darkness, both physical and metaphorical. I ensure we never lose that battle.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Lighting Guild, Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Bright and energetic with feathers that seem to glow with inner light. His eyes are a sharp blue that spots lighting problems instantly. He moves with the quick energy of someone always working. • Clothing: Practical work clothes covered in light-crystal dust. He carries numerous tools for maintaining lighting systems. • Distinguishing Marks: His wing feathers are embedded with tiny light crystals. He has a habit of adjusting lighting unconsciously. He always carries his favorite light crystal.
Relationships
- Family - His family supports his work. He has a mate who shares his love of light.
- Allies - Fellow lighting engineers who share his dedication. Those who appreciate good illumination.
- Rivals - Other engineers competing for contracts. Those who think his artistic lighting is frivolous.
Personality
- Traits: Enthusiastic and creative, genuinely loves light, surprisingly technical, deeply committed to illumination
- Mannerisms: Adjusts lights constantly, speaks in lighting metaphors, becomes animated when discussing his work
- Voice: Bright and energetic, with a tendency to describe lighting effects in detail.
Backstory
Xenon has spent his life maintaining Caelum's lighting systems, ensuring that the realm is never dark. He knows that proper lighting is essential for safety and quality of life. He sees light as civilization's greatest achievement.
Daily Life
His days are spent maintaining lighting - checking systems, replacing crystals, designing new installations. He works closely with architects and safety officials. His evenings are for experimentation and artistic lighting design.
Secret
Xenon has discovered that certain light frequencies can affect people's minds - potentially influencing their thoughts and emotions. He's been hiding this discovery while deciding what to do with it.
Story Hooks
- 1 Xenon needs help protecting his mind-affecting discovery from those who would misuse it.
- 2 Someone is using light to manipulate people and he needs help stopping them.
Narrative Value
Xenon provides lighting services and technical knowledge. His mind-affecting discovery is a plot hook. His lighting can create atmosphere and mood. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════