TALON IRONWING
DrakoniansDragonbinder Cadet
"I'm going to be the greatest Dragonbinder in history. My dragon and I will be unstoppable.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Aerial Academy, Dragon Spire
- Civilization
- Drakonians
Appearance
• Physical: Talon has the athletic build of someone training for aerial combat, with scales polished to a shine befitting his status. His eyes are eager and sometimes reckless. He moves with the confidence of youth. • Clothing: He wears the uniform of a Dragonbinder cadet, well-maintained and properly worn. His practice weapons are always close at hand. • Distinguishing Marks: A small scar on his chin from a training accident, which he considers a badge of honor.
Relationships
- Family - Parents who pressure him to succeed, siblings who've already bonded
- Allies - Fellow cadets who share his dreams, instructors who see his potential
- Rivals - Cadets competing for the best dragons, instructors who think he's too reckless
Personality
- Traits: Eager to prove himself, deeply loyal to his family, sometimes reckless, genuinely loves dragons
- Mannerisms: Practices combat moves constantly, talks about his future dragon, competes with fellow cadets
- Voice: Enthusiastic and confident, sometimes cracks with excitement
Backstory
Talon comes from a long line of Dragonbinders and has been training for the bonding ceremony since childhood. He's excelled in all his classes and dreams of bonding with a powerful dragon and achieving glory. He's never questioned the Drakonian way of life and would be shocked to learn some do.
Daily Life
His days are filled with training - combat, flight theory, dragon care, and strategy. He studies hard, practices constantly, and competes with fellow cadets for position. He dreams of the upcoming bonding ceremony where he'll meet his partner.
Secret
Talon discovered that the bonding ceremony involves magical compulsion that forces dragons to obey and has begun questioning everything he believed.
Story Hooks
- 1 Talon needs help learning more about the true nature of dragonbinding
- 2 He's bonded with a dragon that resists the compulsion, and needs help hiding this
Narrative Value
Talon represents idealistic youth and the potential for change. His discovery creates coming-of-age storylines. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════