VALTOR FROST-SHADOW
FrostbornElder Shaman and Teacher
"I have lived long enough to learn that the greatest wisdom is knowing how much you don't know.""
Identity
- Residence
- Frosthold - Shaman's Enclave
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Bent with age but still tall at 6'0". His translucent skin is so thin his veins show clearly. His white hair and beard are long and unkempt. His pale eyes are clouded but wise. • Clothing: Wears ancient robes passed down through generations. Carries a staff of petrified ice. • Distinguishing Marks: His breath freezes in elaborate patterns. Ice crystals form on his clothing.
Relationships
- Family - Outlived his wife. Children visit when they can.
- Allies - Shaman Yrsa (NPC #4), his most talented student; Apprentice Ilse (NPC #32), who shows promise.
- Rivals - None - he's beyond such concerns.
Personality
- Traits: Ancient and wise, occasionally forgetful, deeply patient, surprisingly playful with children
- Mannerisms: Speaks to spirits, tells long stories, falls asleep mid-conversation.
- Voice: Thin and reedy, with sudden moments of power.
Backstory
Valtor has served the Frost Spirits for over forty years. He's trained two generations of shamans and is a living repository of spiritual knowledge. He's known for his patience and his ability to see potential in unlikely students.
Daily Life
Valtor spends his days teaching, performing ceremonies, and communing with spirits. He rarely leaves the Enclave, claiming the outside world is too loud.
Secret
Valtor knows a ritual that could extend his life significantly, but it requires a sacrifice he's not willing to make. He's at peace with his mortality.
Story Hooks
- 1 Valtor needs help passing on crucial knowledge before he dies.
- 2 Someone is trying to learn his life-extension ritual; he needs help protecting it.
Narrative Value
Mentor figure, source of spiritual knowledge, quest giver for spiritual missions, connection to Frostborn spirituality, wise advisor. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════