HROTHGAR STORM-BREAKER
FrostbornChief Councilor of the Council of Chiefs
"The storm breaks the weak, but the strong learn to bend with it. A Councilor's job is to ensure we bend together, or we all break.""
Identity
- Residence
- Frosthold - Council Chamber
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Tall and lean with the bearing of a former warrior now gone slightly soft. His pale skin is weathered and lined, with a prominent scar running from forehead to chin on the left side. His silver-white hair is kept short and neat. His pale blue eyes miss nothing. • Clothing: Wears formal robes of white and silver that mark his position. His Council medallion is ancient ice carved with the names of all previous Councilors. Carries a staff of office made from the antlers of a legendary stag. • Distinguishing Marks: His scarred face is expressionless in public, but those who know him can read subtle shifts in his weathered features.
Relationships
- Family - Widower with two adult children who have their own families. His grandchildren are his greatest joy.
- Allies - Chief Brynjar (NPC #7), his closest friend; Eldric Rune-Binder (NPC #3), who provides wise counsel.
- Rivals - Chief Ragnar (NPC #16), who challenges him at every turn; his own nephew Torvald (NPC #54), who wants his position.
Daily Life
Hrothgar presides over Council meetings, mediates disputes between clans, meets with foreign dignitaries, and maintains the delicate balance of power that keeps the Frostborn united. He works late into the night reviewing reports and correspondence.
Story Hooks
- 1 Hrothgar needs agents to investigate why several chiefs are suddenly opposing policies they've supported for years - he suspects outside influence.
Narrative Value
Political mastermind, quest giver for political intrigue, source of information about Frostborn politics, character representing the burden of leadership, potential ally in complex situations. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════