MAGMA THE FORGE PRIEST
DragonsReligious Smith and Sacred Craftsman
"Every strike of the hammer is a prayer. Every creation is an offering. I am blessed to serve.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Sacred Forge, a temple dedicated to creation
- Civilization
- Dragons
Appearance
• Physical: Magma's scales are the deep red of forge fires, with patterns that resemble hammered metal. He is powerfully built—160 feet of sacred strength—with wings that generate heat like bellows. His eyes are the bright yellow of molten gold. • Clothing: He wears ceremonial smithing garments, adorned with religious symbols. • Distinguishing Marks: His body radiates sacred heat, and he smells of incense and metal.
Relationships
- Family - Distant—they don't share his religious devotion
- Allies - His religious order, those who seek sacred weapons, a Drakonian priest-smith
- Rivals - Those who would use sacred objects for evil, competing religious orders
Personality
- Traits: Deeply spiritual about creation, surprisingly humble, genuinely believes in the sanctity of craft, becomes passionate about quality
- Mannerisms: Prays before forging, blesses his creations, speaks of creation as worship
- Voice: Deep and reverent, with the rhythm of hammer strikes
Backstory
Magma believes that creation is the highest form of worship and has dedicated his life to sacred smithing. He forges religious artifacts and weapons of holy power, believing that each creation is an offering to the divine.
Daily Life
Magma forges sacred objects, leads religious ceremonies, trains sacred smiths, and maintains the temple forge.
Secret
Magma has been asked to forge a weapon of terrible power for a noble cause—and he is torn between his faith and his conscience.
Story Hooks
- 1 Magma needs rare materials for a sacred commission and hires the party to retrieve them
- 2 He wants to discuss his moral dilemma with the party, seeking guidance
Narrative Value
Magma provides religious crafting quests, access to sacred items, and his moral dilemma creates opportunities for philosophical exploration. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════