MONTU WAR-DANCER
Desert ScholarsWarrior and Battle Dancer
"Combat is the highest form of dance. I move to the rhythm of battle itself.""
Identity
- Residence
- Warrior Quarter of Al-Zahra
- Civilization
- Desert Scholars
Appearance
• Physical: Lean and muscular with movements that blend dance and combat. His body is covered in ritual scars. • Clothing: Light armor that allows free movement, weapons incorporated into his dance costume. • Distinguishing Marks: His body moves with unnatural grace in combat; he has a battle trance that makes him unstoppable.
Relationships
- Family - None; considers his students his family
- Allies - Other warriors who respect his skill, officials who hire his services
- Rivals - Competing martial artists, former students who challenge him
Personality
- Traits: Disciplined and focused, genuinely loves the art of combat, surprisingly peaceful outside battle, fiercely protective of his students
- Mannerisms: Practices forms constantly; speaks of combat as dance; enters a trance when fighting
- Voice: Calm and controlled, becoming rhythmic in battle
Backstory
Montu was a soldier who discovered his battle dance through meditation. He has spent fifteen years perfecting his art, combining combat and dance into a deadly form. His students are among the desert's most feared warriors.
Daily Life
Spends mornings training students, afternoons practicing his forms, evenings studying battle techniques. He rarely relaxes, always seeking improvement.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 His trance went out of control during training, and he needs help learning to master it.
- 2 Someone is challenging his position as the greatest war-dancer, and the fight might be to the death.