THYRA FLAMEHEART
DrakoniansMaster Pyromancer Instructor
"Fire does not discriminate between master and fool. It simply is. Respect it, or be consumed.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Burning Academy, Dragon Spire
- Civilization
- Drakonians
Appearance
• Physical: Thyra's scales have turned deep crimson with age, and her eyes burn with literal inner fire that flickers when she casts spells. Her hair is long gone, replaced by living flames she keeps carefully controlled. • Clothing: She wears robes woven from phoenix silk that never burn, embroidered with gold thread depicting ancient fire rituals. Her fingers are adorned with rings that store flame spells. • Distinguishing Marks: Her shadow sometimes moves independently, a side effect of decades of fire magic use.
Relationships
- Family - Her daughter is a Dragonbinder who refuses to speak to her after a political disagreement
- Allies - The Dragon Spire's Archon, several ancient dragons who respect her power
- Rivals - The Frostborn's Ice Lords, a rival pyromancer who claims her techniques are "outdated"
Personality
- Traits: Fiercely intelligent, demanding of excellence, surprisingly nurturing to promising students, impatient with mediocrity
- Mannerisms: Snaps her fingers to create small flames when thinking, drums fingers to create rhythmic fire patterns
- Voice: Crackles like burning wood, commands absolute attention when she speaks
Backstory
Thyra was the youngest ever to master the Eternal Flame spell, earning her place on the Council of Embers before age forty. She has trained three generations of pyromancers and personally crafted the defenses that repelled the Frostborn's last major assault. Despite her power, she harbors guilt over a student who lost control and burned an entire village.
Daily Life
She teaches advanced fire manipulation from dawn until midday, then researches new applications of draconic flame in her private laboratory. Evenings are spent in meditation within the Heart of the Spire, communing with ancient fire spirits.
Secret
Thyra discovered that the Eternal Flame spell is slowly consuming her life force. She has perhaps five years left and is desperately seeking a way to pass her accumulated power to a worthy successor without killing them.
Story Hooks
- 1 Thyra seeks adventurers to retrieve a phoenix egg from the Ash Wastes, believing it holds the key to her survival
- 2 A former student is using forbidden fire magic, and Thyra needs help stopping them before they destroy themselves
Narrative Value
Thyra represents the height of Drakonian magical achievement and can teach fire magic, provide ancient lore, or serve as a quest giver for magical artifacts. Her mortality adds urgency to her storylines. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════