RURik STORM-WATCHER
FrostbornRetired Storm Watcher
"I've watched storms for fifty years. I've learned that they're not random - they follow patterns, speak a language. I can teach that language to those willing to learn.""
Identity
- Residence
- Frosthold - Storm Tower
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Bent with age but still tall at 6'0". His pale skin is deeply lined. His white hair is wild. His pale gray eyes are distant. • Clothing: Wears old weather-watcher robes. His cloak is always slightly damp. • Distinguishing Marks: He has multiple lightning scars. He moves with the stiffness of age.
Relationships
- Family - Wife deceased. Children visit when they can.
- Allies - Storm Watchers who value his experience; Chief Brynjar (NPC #7).
- Rivals - Younger watchers who think his methods are outdated.
Personality
- Traits: Wise about weather, occasionally bitter about retirement, surprisingly patient with students, deeply knowledgeable
- Mannerisms: Checks the sky constantly, speaks in weather metaphors, tells stories of past storms.
- Voice: Rough from age, with sudden bursts of enthusiasm about weather.
Backstory
Rurik was a legendary storm watcher who predicted countless storms and saved many lives. Age forced his retirement, but he still spends his time at the tower, advising younger watchers and remembering past glories.
Daily Life
Rurik spends his days at the Storm Tower, watching weather, advising apprentices, and telling stories. He rarely leaves.
Secret
Rurik predicted a storm decades ago that killed many people. He's never forgiven himself and is obsessed with preventing similar tragedies.
Story Hooks
- 1 Rurik has had a vision of a terrible storm; he needs help warning people.
- 2 He needs help recording his knowledge before it's lost.
Narrative Value
Mentor figure, source of weather knowledge, quest giver for weather-related missions, connection to natural forces, wise advisor. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════