IVAR STORM-EYE
FrostbornStorm Watcher and Weather Reader
"Storms are not random. They speak a language of pressure and temperature, of wind and water. Learn that language, and you can hear the future.""
Identity
- Residence
- Frosthold - Storm Tower
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Tall and thin at 6'0", with the build of someone who forgets to eat when focused. His pale skin is weathered from constant exposure. His white hair is wild and windblown. His pale gray eyes have a distant, storm-watching quality. • Clothing: Wears layered furs that are always slightly damp. His cloak has ice-runes of protection against lightning. Carries instruments for measuring wind, temperature, and pressure. • Distinguishing Marks: A lightning scar down his right arm from a storm he studied too closely.
Relationships
- Family - Parents worry about him but don't understand his passion. No siblings.
- Allies - Shaman Yrsa (NPC #4), who values his predictions; Chief Brynjar (NPC #7), who relies on his warnings.
- Rivals - Other weather readers who challenge his methods.
Personality
- Traits: Obsessive about weather, socially awkward, deeply superstitious, surprisingly brave when pursuing knowledge
- Mannerisms: Checks the sky constantly, speaks in weather metaphors, keeps detailed journals that he guards jealously.
- Voice: Rapid and excited when discussing storms, quiet and hesitant otherwise.
Backstory
Ivar was fascinated by storms from childhood, often sneaking out to watch them against his parents' wishes. He survived a direct lightning strike at 16, which he claims gave him the ability to "hear" storms coming. He's been the official Storm Watcher for ten years, providing crucial warnings that have saved countless lives.
Daily Life
Ivar spends his days watching the sky, recording weather patterns, and issuing warnings. He rarely leaves his tower, claiming the view is best from there. He sleeps in short bursts, waking to check conditions.
Secret
Ivar has been tracking a pattern in the storms that suggests something is deliberately manipulating the weather in the wastes. He hasn't told anyone because he doesn't understand what he's seeing and fears being called mad.
Story Hooks
- 1 Ivar needs help investigating the strange weather patterns he's detected; something unnatural is happening.
- 2 A massive storm is coming that could destroy Frosthold; he needs help implementing emergency protections.
Narrative Value
Source of information about weather and environmental threats, quest giver for investigation missions, character representing obsession and knowledge, potential early warning system for threats. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════