IGNIS THE BARD
DragonsTraveling Musician and Storyteller
"Music is the only magic that works on everyone. Kings and beggars, dragons and mice—we all have songs in our hearts.""
Identity
- Residence
- Wherever the road takes him
- Civilization
- Dragons
Appearance
• Physical: Ignis's scales are the bright orange of dancing flames. He is relatively small—60 feet—and has deliberately kept himself lean for ease of travel. His wings are decorated with bells that chime when he moves. • Clothing: He wears a collection of scarves and sashes from every place he has performed, each with a story. • Distinguishing Marks: His claws are painted with intricate designs, and he wears jewelry made from musical instruments.
Relationships
- Family - Estranged—they consider his lifestyle "embarrassing"
- Allies - Musicians and performers across Landorya, tavern owners who appreciate the business he brings, a Drakonian luthier
- Rivals - Other performers who envy his success, those who want to exploit his fame
Personality
- Traits: Endlessly cheerful, genuinely loves performing, surprisingly deep when discussing art, avoids serious topics
- Mannerisms: Sings instead of speaking when excited, plays music on his scales, collects stories from everyone he meets
- Voice: Rich and melodious, trained for performance
Backstory
Ignis rejected the traditional dragon pursuit of power and territory to follow his passion for music. He has spent centuries traveling Landorya, performing for all races and collecting stories. He is famous across the world, though many don't realize the "Fire Bard" is actually a dragon.
Daily Life
Ignis travels from settlement to settlement, performing in taverns and town squares, collecting new material, and moving on before he wears out his welcome. He rarely stays in one place for more than a week.
Secret
Ignis's most famous song—a ballad about dragon history—contains coded messages about a hidden dragon treasure. He doesn't know this; he learned the song from an old dragon who never told him its true meaning.
Story Hooks
- 1 Someone has deciphered the code in Ignis's song and is hunting him for the treasure's location
- 2 Ignis needs protection while performing in a dangerous location
Narrative Value
Ignis provides performance-focused quests, access to information through his travels, and his coded song creates treasure-hunting opportunities. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════