THRAIN ICE-SPEAKER
FrostbornElder and Historian
"History is not just the past. It's the foundation we build our future on. Without knowing where we came from, we cannot know where we're going.""
Identity
- Residence
- Frosthold - Elder's Hall
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Bent with age but still imposing at 5'10". His pale skin is paper-thin. His white hair and beard are long and elaborately braided. His pale eyes are clouded but wise. • Clothing: Wears ceremonial robes that mark his status. His jewelry is ancient and valuable. • Distinguishing Marks: His voice carries the weight of decades of wisdom. He moves slowly but deliberately.
Relationships
- Family - Outlived two wives and most of his children. His grandchildren visit when they can.
- Allies - Sculptor Korvin (NPC #1), his oldest friend; Councilor Hrothgar (NPC #8), who values his counsel.
- Rivals - Younger elders who think he's too traditional.
Personality
- Traits: Wise and patient, occasionally forgetful, deeply traditional, surprisingly progressive on some issues
- Mannerisms: Tells long stories, asks probing questions, speaks slowly and carefully.
- Voice: Thin but strong, with the authority of someone who has advised chiefs for forty years.
Backstory
Thrain has served as an elder for longer than most people have been alive. He's advised five chiefs and maintained his position through wisdom and integrity. He's a living repository of Frostborn history.
Daily Life
Thrain spends his days hearing disputes, offering advice, and maintaining the oral histories. He rarely leaves the Elder's Hall, claiming his bones ache too much in the cold.
Story Hooks
- 1 Thrain needs help recording his knowledge before it's lost; he needs someone to write it down.
Narrative Value
Source of historical knowledge, mentor figure, quest giver for historical missions, connection to Frostborn history, potential deus ex machina through wisdom. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════