DAMIEN BLACKFIRE
DrakoniansDragon Mortician
"Death comes for all of us, dragon and Drakonian alike. How we treat the dead shows who we really are.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Dragon Rest, Drakon
- Civilization
- Drakonians
Appearance
• Physical: Damien has a somber bearing and scales that have dulled from working with death. His eyes are kind but tired, and his hands are gentle when handling the deceased. He moves with the reverence of sacred duty. • Clothing: He wears simple ceremonial clothing designed for his work. His tools are carefully maintained and treated with respect. • Distinguishing Marks: A ritual scar marking him as a caretaker of the dead.
Relationships
- Family - Parents who taught him the trade, siblings who share his concerns
- Allies - Fellow morticians, Dragonbinders who appreciate his care
- Rivals - Those who want to exploit dragon remains, officials who don't value his work
Personality
- Traits: Deeply respectful of death, genuinely compassionate, surprisingly philosophical, carries the weight of his work
- Mannerisms: Speaks softly, treats remains with reverence, maintains rituals precisely
- Voice: Soft and respectful, carries the weight of his duty
Backstory
Damien comes from a family of dragon morticians and has spent his life caring for deceased dragons. He believes proper treatment of the dead is essential for the spiritual wellbeing of both dragons and Drakonians. He's seen too many dragons die in service and questions whether their sacrifice is truly honored.
Daily Life
He prepares dragon remains for final rites, preserving what can be used and respectfully disposing of what cannot. He conducts ceremonies, comforts grieving Dragonbinders, and maintains the Dragon Rest. He documents each death and advocates for better treatment of living dragons.
Secret
Damien discovered that some dragon deaths are being covered up as "natural" when they were actually caused by abuse or neglect.
Story Hooks
- 1 Damien needs help gathering evidence of the covered-up deaths
- 2 A dragon's remains show signs of something impossible, and he needs help investigating
Narrative Value
Damien provides insight into how Drakonians treat dragons in death and reveals hidden abuse. His work creates opportunities for advocacy storylines. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════