THUNDARAX THE ELDER
DrakoniansDragon Elder (Ancient Dragon)
"I have seen empires rise and fall. I have seen heroes become villains and villains become heroes. The only constant is change, and change is coming again.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Peak of Ancients, Drakon
- Civilization
- Drakonians
Appearance
• Physical: Thundarax is massive even by dragon standards, his scales having turned pure white with age. His eyes are ancient pools of wisdom that have witnessed centuries. His wingspan could cover a village, and his voice causes avalanches. • Clothing: Dragons wear no clothing, but Thundarax bears countless scars from ancient battles and ceremonial markings from dragon rites. • Distinguishing Marks: A horn broken in the Dragon Wars of centuries past, a symbol of his survival.
Relationships
- Family - Countless descendants, most of whom he barely knows
- Allies - Other ancient dragons who share his concerns, a few Dragonbinders who truly respect dragon wisdom
- Rivals - Dragons who embrace the current system, Drakonian leaders who see him as a threat
Personality
- Traits: Anciently wise, deeply tired, surprisingly humorous, protective of younger dragons, worried about the future
- Mannerisms: Speaks slowly, pauses to remember details, rumbles when amused
- Voice: Like thunder and earthquake combined, can be surprisingly gentle
Backstory
Thundarax is among the oldest dragons in Drakon, having lived through the formation of the Dragonbinder tradition, multiple wars, and the rise and fall of empires. He remembers when dragons and Drakonians were equals, not bonded servants. He's watched his kind become increasingly dependent on and controlled by their "partners" and fears what the future holds.
Daily Life
He spends his days in meditation, communing with the ancient spirits of the mountain and advising younger dragons. He receives visitors seeking his wisdom - dragons, Dragonbinders, and occasionally others. He watches the world change and worries.
Secret
Thundarax knows the true history of dragon-Drakonian relations, including how the first Dragonbinders essentially enslaved his kind through magical binding. He's never told anyone, fearing the knowledge would destroy both societies.
Story Hooks
- 1 Thundarax needs help recovering an ancient artifact that could reveal the truth about dragonbinding
- 2 He's dying and needs to pass on his knowledge before it's lost forever
Narrative Value
Thundarax provides ancient wisdom and historical perspective. His knowledge of dragonbinding's true nature could reshape Drakonian society. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════