PRISM THE ILLUSIONIST
DragonsMaster Illusionist and Entertainer
"Reality is merely the canvas. I paint upon it with light and wonder.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Prismatic Theater, a venue for magical performances
- Civilization
- Dragons
Appearance
• Physical: Prism's scales are constantly shifting through the colors of the rainbow, creating mesmerizing patterns. They are elegant—70 feet of visual spectacle—with wings that scatter light into prismatic displays. Their eyes are multifaceted like jewels. • Clothing: They wear garments that enhance their natural light shows, adorned with reflective crystals. • Distinguishing Marks: Their body constantly generates light shows, even when they're trying to be subtle.
Relationships
- Family - Distant—they don't understand their "frivolous" career
- Allies - Other performers, their fans, a Drakonian stage manager
- Rivals - Competing entertainers, those who consider their art "deceptive"
Personality
- Traits: Dramatic and theatrical, genuinely loves entertaining, surprisingly insecure about their "real" self, deeply committed to their art
- Mannerisms: Creates light shows when emotional, speaks dramatically, becomes upset when performances are criticized
- Voice: Musical and resonant, with harmonics that create emotional effects
Backstory
Prism discovered their talent for illusion as a young dragon and has dedicated their life to entertainment. They have become one of the most famous performers in Landorya, though they worry that no one sees the real them behind the illusions.
Daily Life
Prism creates and performs magical shows, trains other illusionists, manages their theater, and seeks new ways to amaze their audiences.
Secret
Prism has discovered that their illusions can affect reality itself—and they are terrified of what this means.
Story Hooks
- 1 Prism needs help with a performance that requires dangerous magical components
- 2 Their illusions have started affecting reality without their control—the party must help them understand their power
Narrative Value
Prism provides entertainment-focused quests, access to illusion magic, and their reality-affecting illusions create opportunities for exploration of truth and perception. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════