> [!infobox] > # ![[Draarjec Draskan.jpg]]<span style="display:block;text-align:center;">[[Draarjec Draskan.jpg|Show to Players]]</span> > ###### Bio > | | | > |---|---| > | **Aliases** | The Scalebound Serenade | > | **Species** | Dragonborn | > | **Gender** | Masculine | > | **Sexuality** | Bisexual | > | **Age** | Adult | > ###### Information > | | | > |---|---| > | **Owner** | - | > | **Location** | [[Kara's Vale]] | > | **Occupation** | Bard | > | **Organization** | - | > | **Religion** | [[Isyn]] | # Appearance Draarjec is a striking blue-scaled dragonborn with vibrant azure skin that shifts to deeper indigo along his ridged spine and prominent horns. His draconic features are refined rather than brutish, with intelligent golden eyes that sparkle with mischief and curiosity. He dresses in well-tailored but practical traveling clothes—a vest of rich brown leather over a loose white shirt, with sturdy boots suitable for long journeys. His most prized possession is a beautifully crafted lute with intricate knotwork carved into its body, which he handles with the reverence of a master craftsman. Silver bracers and subtle jewelry hint at modest success in his profession, while his overall presentation suggests someone who takes pride in his appearance without being ostentatious. # Personality Draarjec possesses the natural charisma expected of his profession, but tempers it with genuine intellectual curiosity about the world around him. He's particularly fascinated by historical events and sees himself as both chronicler and entertainer. Unlike many bards who embellish for effect, Draarjec strives for accuracy in his retellings, believing that truth often makes for better stories than fiction. He's gregarious and approachable, with a talent for making even strangers feel like old friends within minutes of conversation. ### Songs & Ballads: 🎵 **"Wings Upon the Wind"** – A rousing ballad about a young wyrmling soaring for the first time, symbolizing courage and freedom. 🎵 **"Ashes in the Rain"** – A haunting tale of a warrior's last stand in a burning city, featuring mournful chords that hang in the air like smoke. 🎵 **"Sardior’s Shattered Crown"** – A fast-paced instrumental piece, blending frantic strings and rhythmic stomps that mimic a dragon’s heartbeat. Listeners say the song stirs visions of gleaming gemstones and forgotten dragons. 🎵 **"The Kiss of a Copper’s Flame"** – A playful, flirty tune about a Dragonborn who sweet-talks their way out of trouble using nothing but charm and wits. ###### "Wings Upon the Wind" _A song of courage, freedom, and finding your own path._ > _High on the breeze, the fledgling flies, > With silver clouds and endless skies, > The mountain calls, the storm may bite, > Yet still the wings burn bold and bright._ > > _The wind may howl, the sky may cry, > Yet higher still your spirit flies, > For fear is naught but fleeting flame — > The brave shall rise, the bold shall reign._ > > _So ride the winds, let courage sing, > A heart of fire, a soul with wings!_ ###### "Ashes in the Rain" _A mournful tale of loss and resolve in the face of destruction._ > _The sky was flame, the earth was stone, > The wind, it carried a dying moan. > The banners fell, the gates gave way, > And all that’s left is smoke and gray._ > > _Yet through the cinders, footsteps tread, > A lone heart burning for the dead. > Their sword is cold, their eyes are pain — > But still they march through ash and rain._ > > _Oh flame may fall, and embers die, > But none forget the fire’s cry. > For though we burn, we rise again — > Like flame that dances in the rain._ ###### "Sardior’s Shattered Crown" _A fast-paced, cryptic song rumored to hold clues about the Prismatic Shards._ > _A thousand gems in scattered light, > A dragon’s breath, a fractured night. > The ruby heart, the diamond’s gleam — > The crown that shattered shapes the dream._ > > _The sapphire whispers, the topaz weeps, > The emerald slumbers, the amethyst sleeps. > Five hearts splintered, yet still they shine — > To weave the world, to mend the line._ > > _So follow the spark, and seek the sound — > For broken gems may yet be found. > And through the dark, the dragon’s call — > Shall wake the crown that binds us all._ ###### "The Kiss of a Copper’s Flame" _A playful, flirtatious tune about a quick-talking Dragonborn rogue who sweet-talks their way out of trouble._ > _She danced through fire and laughed at fate, > With copper scales and charm innate. > Her smile was gold, her voice was wine — > She whispered sweet, and stole you blind._ > > _"Oh trust me, love," she softly cooed, > "I’d never steal... unless I should." > She kissed his cheek, and left no shame — > But when he woke... she'd won the game._ > > _So raise a glass and toast her name — > The clever heart, the copper flame. > For if you chase her, beware her game — > She'll leave you smitten... and stripped just the same._ --- > [!scratch] DM Notes > ## Quirks & Mannerisms > > - Unconsciously hums melodies while thinking, each tune reflecting his current mood > - Has a habit of plucking single lute strings during conversation to punctuate important points > - Collects small mementos from significant locations he visits, keeping them in a leather pouch > - Refers to his lute as "Lyralei" and speaks to it affectionately when tuning > - Pauses mid-sentence to jot notes in a worn leather journal when he hears particularly interesting stories > > ## Background > > Draarjec hails from a dragonborn community in the distant eastern reaches, where he was trained in both musical arts and historical scholarship. He left home several years ago, driven by wanderlust and a desire to collect the great stories of the age. His travels have taken him across multiple continents, and he's developed a particular interest in events surrounding ancient artifacts and world-changing rituals. He arrived in the Stormspine Mountains region just as rumors of the siege began spreading, drawn by reports of an "ancient power awakening." > > ## Motivations & Goals > > - To witness and chronicle historically significant events as they unfold > - To compose an epic ballad cycle about the current age's heroes and conflicts > - To uncover the truth behind the various factions seeking powerful artifacts > - To find inspiration for his masterwork composition about the restoration of lost kingdoms > > ## Connections > > - Has encountered other traveling bards who speak of similar stirrings across the realm > - Maintains correspondence with a network of scholars and storytellers > - Recently met with refugees from various regions who all tell similar stories of faction conflicts > - May have crossed paths with some of the party members during their earlier adventures, though they might not remember him > > ## Secrets > > - He possesses fragments of an ancient song that supposedly reveals the location of hidden Prismatic Shards > - His interest in the party's recent adventures is more than casual—he suspects they're central to events that will reshape the world > - He carries a letter of introduction from a mysterious patron who has been funding his travels > > ## Voice Guide > > Draarjec speaks with a warm, melodious voice that carries easily without seeming loud. He has a slight formal cadence that hints at education, but peppers his speech with colloquialisms picked up from his travels. He tends to use musical metaphors ("That strikes a discordant note with me" or "We're all playing the same melody now") and often ends statements with "wouldn't you agree?" seeking engagement from his listeners. When excited, his voice takes on a storyteller's rhythm, naturally building toward dramatic peaks. > [!scratch] Inventory > - Text > - >```dataview >TABLE WITHOUT ID >file.link AS Name, type AS Type, subtype AS Subtype, owner AS Owner >WHERE contains(tags, "Item") AND owner = this.file.name >SORT type >```