ELDRIA THE TEACHER
DragonsInstructor at the Academy of Draconic Arts
"Knowledge is the only treasure that grows when shared. I am rich beyond measure.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Academy of Draconic Arts, Dragon Spire
- Civilization
- Dragons
Appearance
• Physical: Eldria's scales are the soft blue of a clear sky, with patterns that resemble drifting clouds. She is elegant—95 feet of graceful lines—with wings that seem to move even when folded. Her eyes are the warm brown of earth and home. • Clothing: She wears academic robes of woven cloud-silk, adorned with the medals of teaching excellence. Her horns are decorated with charms from grateful students. • Distinguishing Marks: She carries a staff made from her first shed scales, a traditional gift from her own teacher.
Personality
- Traits: Patient to a fault, genuinely loves teaching, can be strict when necessary, fiercely protective of her students
- Mannerisms: Uses teaching examples in normal conversation, quotes famous scholars, becomes excited when students succeed
- Voice: Clear and warm, with the cadence of someone used to lecturing
Backstory
Eldria has taught at the Academy for over six centuries, shaping generations of young dragons. She could have pursued power or territory like her peers, but she found her calling in education. She has taught some of the most famous (and infamous) dragons in history and takes pride in each one.
Daily Life
Eldria teaches classes in draconic history, magic theory, and ethics, mentors struggling students, advises the Academy administration, and maintains correspondence with former pupils across Landorya.
Story Hooks
- 1 Eldria needs the party to deliver an urgent warning to a former student in a dangerous location
- 2 Her rogue student has resurfaced, and Eldria must choose between her duty and her love—she asks the party for help
Narrative Value
Eldria provides Academy-based quests, educational resources, and her conflicted relationship with her rogue student creates emotional and moral complexity. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════