Starter Player Character — Obsidian Satrapy
Name: Drakar Flameborn
Race: Dragonborn (Red)
Class (Suggested): Fighter, Sorcerer (Fire/Elemental), or Warlock
Faction: Obsidian Satrapy
Appearance:
Drakar is tall and imposing, with deep crimson scales that shimmer like molten rock. Golden eyes burn with intensity, and small curved horns sweep back from his skull. He wears blackened armor reinforced with obsidian plates and carries a warhammer etched with runes that glow faintly when he channels fire.
Backstory:
Born in the volcanic heartlands of the Obsidian Satrapy, Drakar was raised amidst lava-forged cities and militarized satrapies. From a young age, he trained in the art of war, elemental manipulation, and obedience to the draconic Emperor. His clan’s honor demanded mastery of both fire and steel. When a rival satrap defied the Emperor, Drakar distinguished himself in quelling the rebellion. Now he serves as a young commander, seeking to prove his skill, expand the Satrapy’s influence, and embody the fiery might of his homeland.
Important Characters of the Obsidian Satrapy
1. Emperor Tharagon Volcrath
Race: Dragonborn (Red)
Class/Role: Sorcerer (Fire Elemental / War Magic)
Title: Supreme Emperor of the Obsidian Satrapy
Appearance & Backstory:
Tharagon is massive, with red-gold scales and obsidian-black horns. He claims direct descent from an ancient fire dragon. Raised to rule through conquest and fear, he commands satraps across volcanic plains. Tharagon’s ambition drives expansion into neighboring realms like the Sylvanreach Enclaves and the Crystal Caliphate, blending fire-magic and military might to maintain loyalty and domination.
2. Satrap Kael Drakescale
Race: Dragonborn (Red)
Class/Role: Fighter / Regional Governor
Title: Satrap of the Western Volcanic Marches
Appearance & Backstory:
Kael has deep crimson scales and a jagged scar across his snout. Tasked with overseeing a key satrapy and its lava-forges, Kael balances governance with military preparedness. He rose through the ranks via loyalty and tactical skill, crushing rebellions swiftly. His satrapy serves as both an industrial and military hub of the Obsidian Satrapy.
3. High Arcanist Velithra
Race: Human
Class/Role: Wizard (Evocation / Fire Magic)
Title: Imperial Magister of Flame
Appearance & Backstory:
Velithra wears robes dyed black with molten runes etched in gold. A human prodigy trained in the Satrapy’s most secretive fire-forges, she channels elemental power to maintain the empire’s dominance. Velithra oversees magical weapons, arcane engines, and ritual enhancements for satrapial armies, ensuring that the Obsidian Satrapy’s fire-magic superiority remains unchallenged.
4. Commander Thrynn Ashspire
Race: Dragonborn (Red)
Class/Role: Fighter / Commander
Title: Captain of the Emperor’s Guard
Appearance & Backstory:
Thrynn’s scales are scarred from lava and battle, his crimson eyes piercing and intense. A lifelong warrior, he commands the Emperor’s elite guard and enforces loyalty among satraps. Raised in the volcanic heartlands, Thrynn believes in the Emperor’s divine right and views rebellion or dissent as unforgivable.
5. Spymaster Seriss Obsidianveil
Race: Human
Class/Role: Rogue / Shadow Operative
Title: Master of Satrapial Secrets
Appearance & Backstory:
Seriss is lean and shadowed, her dark eyes reflecting candlelight like molten obsidian. Born in a mining settlement, she rose through covert operations, gathering intelligence and eliminating threats to the Satrapy. She monitors rebellious satraps, spies on enemies, and maintains a network of operatives across volcanic plains and trade routes. Seriss is feared as much as respected, blending diplomacy, assassination, and espionage to serve the Emperor.