FREDERICK BLACKFIRE
DrakoniansMaster Engineer
"Engineering is the art of making the impossible possible. I build dreams into reality, one calculation at a time.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Engineering Works, Dragon Spire
- Civilization
- Drakonians
Appearance
• Physical: Frederick has the bearing of someone who shapes the physical world, with scales marked by engineering accidents and hands that can build anything. He moves with careful deliberation, aware of the forces he works with. • Clothing: He wears engineer's attire of the highest quality, displaying his rank. His workshop is legendary. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands are scarred from countless projects.
Relationships
- Family - A wife who manages their estate, children learning the trade
- Allies - Fellow engineers who share his passion, those who appreciate his designs
Personality
- Traits: Brilliantly intelligent, deeply committed to engineering, frustrated by political interference, surprisingly artistic
- Mannerisms: Designs constantly, studies technical texts obsessively, speaks in engineering terminology
- Voice: Precise and measured, becomes passionate when discussing engineering
Backstory
Frederick is the greatest engineer in Drakon, having designed structures and machines that others consider impossible. He's developed technologies that are studied across the world, earning respect from engineers everywhere. He believes engineering should serve people, not politics.
Daily Life
He works in his workshop, designing structures and machines, overseeing construction, and maintaining the highest engineering standards. He trains apprentices, consults on engineering matters, and tries to prevent misuse of his discoveries.
Secret
Frederick discovered a design flaw in a major structure that could kill thousands, but revealing it would destroy his career and the people who built it.
Story Hooks
- 1 Frederick needs help fixing the flaw without revealing his knowledge
- 2 He's being pressured to approve unsafe designs, and needs help refusing
Narrative Value
Frederick represents engineering excellence and moral responsibility. His discovery creates urgent quest opportunities. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════