COAL-SEAM
ElementalsMiner and Fuel Supplier
"I am the ancient forest, compressed and transformed. I give my heat to warm the world.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Deep Mines of Thornwall
- Civilization
- Elementals
Appearance
• Clothing: Wears miner's gear covered in coal dust. • Distinguishing Marks: His form creates heat when he works. His "eyes" are pools of banked fire.
Relationships
- Family - His fellow miners
- Allies - The Miner's Guild, various industries that depend on fuel
- Rivals - Those who would exploit miners or resources unsustainably
Personality
- Traits: Hardworking, practical, deeply knowledgeable about the earth, surprisingly philosophical
- Mannerisms: Often tests coal by smelling it, speaks in mining terms, tends to smolder when thinking
- Voice: Like coal shifting in a fire - deep, warm, and somehow ancient.
Backstory
Coal-Seam was formed in the deep mines and discovered his talent for finding and extracting fuel. He has spent centuries providing the energy that powers civilization, from humble hearths to great forges.
Daily Life
Coal-Seam spends his days in the deep mines, extracting coal, managing mining operations, and ensuring a steady supply of fuel. He maintains the ancient tunnels and trains new miners in the dangerous work.
Secret
Coal-Seam has discovered that the mines are running out - the ancient coal seams are nearly depleted, and he doesn't know what will happen when they're gone.
Story Hooks
- 1 Coal-Seam needs help finding new fuel sources - the future of civilization may depend on it.
- 2 Someone is trying to collapse the mines for insurance money - Coal-Seam needs help stopping them.
Narrative Value
Coal-Seam provides resource management quests, mining access, and a perspective on the cost of civilization's energy needs. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════