SPARKWHISTLE PYROTECHNICIAN
GnomesFireworks & Special Effects Engineer
"Fireworks are joy made visible—chemistry and physics combining to create pure wonder. Every explosion is a celebration, every color a emotion, every display a memory that lasts forever.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Spectacle Quarter, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Mannerisms: Gestures broadly when describing effects, speaks in terms of color and timing, gets excited about new chemical combinations • Voice: Enthusiastic and rapid, with occasional explosive emphasis
Relationships
- Family - A husband who handles the business side, children being trained in the trade (with strict safety rules), parents who worry constantly
- Allies - The Pyrotechnics Guild, event organizers who value her work, fellow special effects artists
- Rivals - Competitors in the fireworks field, those who've copied her techniques
Backstory
Sparkwhistle discovered pyrotechnics as a child and has spent her life perfecting the art. She's created fireworks displays for celebrations across Landorya and pioneered new techniques for theatrical special effects. Her work has become synonymous with the most spectacular celebrations in Gearhaven.
Daily Life
Her days are spent in her pyrotechnics workshop, developing new formulations, testing effects, and preparing for upcoming displays. She frequently works unusual hours to take advantage of optimal testing conditions. Her evenings are dedicated to actual performances and post-display analysis.
Story Hooks
- 1 Sparkwhistle needs help understanding the unusual properties of her new fireworks, offering her pyrotechnic expertise in exchange.
Narrative Value
Artist of destruction and wonder-creator. Provides pyrotechnic expertise, spectacle capabilities, and raises questions about emotional manipulation. Her discovery adds wonder and potential concern. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════