KORRATH THE YOUNG
DragonsStudent and Apprentice
"Size is just a number. Power is just a measurement. True strength comes from here." *taps his head*"
Identity
- Residence
- The Academy of Draconic Arts, Dragon Spire
- Civilization
- Dragons
Appearance
• Physical: Korrath's scales are a bright, almost orange-red—the color of young flames. He is small—only 25 feet long—and his wings are still slightly oversized for his body, making him clumsy in flight. His eyes are the eager gold of youth. • Clothing: He wears a student harness with pockets for books and supplies, adorned with the Academy's crest. His horns are polished daily, a habit he hasn't outgrown. • Distinguishing Marks: A patch of scales on his chest is slightly discolored from an experiment gone wrong—a badge of honor among Academy students.
Relationships
- Family - His siblings mock him; his parents are disappointed but supportive; he writes home constantly
- Allies - His study group (other "lesser" dragons), a few sympathetic teachers, a Drakonian student who doesn't care about his size
- Rivals - The Academy's bullies, his own siblings who visit to humiliate him
Personality
- Traits: Eager to please, overconfident in his abilities, genuinely passionate about learning, insecure about his small size
- Mannerisms: Fidgets when nervous, breathes small puffs of smoke when excited, quotes his teachers constantly
- Voice: High-pitched for a dragon (still deeper than most mortals), prone to cracking when emotional
Backstory
Korrath is the runt of a prestigious clutch, smaller and weaker than his siblings. He was sent to the Academy to "make something of himself" rather than competing for territory. He has thrown himself into his studies with desperate intensity, determined to prove that brains can overcome brawn.
Daily Life
Korrath attends classes in draconic magic, history, and combat, studies late into the night, participates in Academy competitions, and dreams of the day he'll prove himself worthy of respect.
Secret
Korrath has discovered a form of magic that could potentially allow smaller dragons to match their larger kin in power—but it requires a terrible sacrifice that he's not sure he's willing to make.
Story Hooks
- 1 Korrath needs help with a dangerous research project that requires materials from forbidden places
- 2 Someone has learned of his discovery and wants to exploit it—the party must help him decide what to do with the knowledge
Narrative Value
Korrath provides coming-of-age storylines, Academy-based quests, and his dangerous discovery creates opportunities for moral dilemmas and power struggles. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════