PYROCLAST THE VOLCANO KEEPER
DragonsVolcano Monitor and Lava Controller
"I do not control the mountain. I merely persuade it. Some days, it listens better than others.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Crater Watch, a fortress built into an active volcano
- Civilization
- Dragons
Appearance
• Mannerisms: Monitors volcanic activity constantly, becomes anxious when eruptions are imminent, speaks in geological terms • Voice: Deep and rumbling, like distant eruptions
Relationships
- Family - None—he has outlived them all
- Allies - The settlements he protects, geological surveyors, a Drakonian volcanologist
- Rivals - None—everyone wants the volcano controlled
Backstory
Pyroclast has lived in his volcano for over three millennia, monitoring its activity and preventing catastrophic eruptions that would destroy nearby settlements. He is the only being standing between the volcano and disaster.
Daily Life
Pyroclast monitors volcanic pressure, vents excess magma safely, warns nearby settlements of danger, and maintains the magical wards that keep the volcano controlled.
Secret
Pyroclast's control over the volcano is failing. The magical wards are weakening, and he doesn't know how much longer he can prevent a catastrophic eruption.
Story Hooks
- 1 Pyroclast needs help reinforcing the magical wards before they fail completely
- 2 The volcano is showing signs of imminent eruption—the party must help evacuate settlements and find a solution
Narrative Value
Pyroclast provides disaster-prevention quests, access to volcanic locations, and his failing control creates high-stakes adventure potential. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════