PTAH SAND-BINDER
Desert ScholarsContract Mage and Oath Keeper
"An oath is a chain that binds souls. I forge those chains, and I ensure they are not broken.""
Identity
- Residence
- Hall of Contracts in Al-Zahra
- Civilization
- Desert Scholars
Appearance
• Physical: Severe and imposing with eyes that seem to see through lies. His movements are precise and deliberate. • Clothing: Formal robes covered in contract symbols, heavy with oath-binding jewelry, and a seal that never leaves his side. • Distinguishing Marks: His voice carries magical weight; his touch makes contracts binding.
Relationships
- Family - Children who work as lawyers
- Allies - Other contract mages who share techniques, officials who rely on his services
- Rivals - Those who try to break contracts, officials who question his authority
Personality
- Traits: Uncompromising and strict, genuinely believes in the power of oaths, surprisingly fair in judgment, fiercely protective of his contracts
- Mannerisms: Reviews contracts obsessively; touches his seal when making judgments; speaks of oaths as if they're sacred
- Voice: Deep and resonant, carrying magical weight
Backstory
Ptah discovered his contract magic as a young lawyer. He has spent forty years binding oaths and enforcing contracts. No contract he has witnessed has ever been broken without consequences.
Daily Life
Spends mornings witnessing contracts, afternoons enforcing broken oaths, evenings studying contract law. He rarely leaves the Hall of Contracts.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 Someone has learned of his contract-breaking ability and is trying to force him to use it.
- 2 He is bound by a contract he witnessed that requires him to do something terrible.