MIRANDA FLAMEHEART
DrakoniansDragon Linguist
"Dragons have been talking to us for centuries. We've just been too arrogant to listen. I'm learning to listen.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Language Institute, Drakon
- Civilization
- Drakonians
Appearance
• Physical: Miranda has an alert bearing and scales that have dulled from indoor study. Her ears are sharp from listening to dragon sounds, and her eyes are bright with curiosity. She moves with the energy of someone excited by her work. • Clothing: She wears comfortable scholar's clothing with numerous pockets for recording devices and notes. Her office is filled with dragon sound recordings. • Distinguishing Marks: A small scar from a dragon who didn't appreciate being studied.
Relationships
- Family - Parents who support her unusual career, siblings who think she's wasting her time
- Allies - Fellow linguists, Dragonbinders who appreciate her work, dragons who seem to understand her
- Rivals - Traditionalists who think studying dragon language is nonsense, officials who fear what dragons might say
Personality
- Traits: Endlessly curious, scientifically rigorous, frustrated by those who dismiss her work, surprisingly brave
- Mannerisms: Records everything, practices dragon sounds constantly, gets excited about new discoveries
- Voice: Clear and precise, can reproduce dragon sounds accurately
Backstory
Miranda has spent her career studying dragon communication, developing the first comprehensive dictionary of dragon language. She's discovered that dragons have complex grammar, abstract concepts, and even poetry. She believes understanding dragon language is essential for ethical treatment and better partnerships.
Daily Life
She records and analyzes dragon vocalizations, developing translation methods and teaching others. She consults with Dragonbinders who want better communication with their partners and advocates for dragon language education.
Secret
Miranda discovered that dragons have been trying to communicate complex ideas to their "partners" for generations and that the Dragonbinders have been ignoring them.
Story Hooks
- 1 Miranda needs help proving that dragons are capable of complex communication
- 2 She's discovered something dragons have been trying to tell us, and it changes everything
Narrative Value
Miranda provides insight into dragon communication and reveals how Drakonians have misunderstood dragons. Her discovery could reshape dragon-Drakonian relations. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════