First Scion Skrizzik Swiftfang
First Scion Drakrarroth Skrizzik Swiftfang (a.k.a. Emerald Talon)
First Scion Skrizzik Swiftfang is the sharp-witted, fiercely loyal leader of Drakrarroth, a Kobold settlement hidden in the treacherous Savage Grove. A symbol of the Kobolds’ resurgence and draconic heritage, Skrizzik serves as the youngest ever to rise to leadership within the Conclave of Scales and Roots. Known for his speed, cunning, and unwavering commitment to reclaiming Kobold relevance in Astrium, he balances the traditions of his people with the calculated diplomacy required to advance their ambitions. His legacy is one of stealth, fire, and iron—every word he speaks echoes with the determination to see Kobolds honored once more among the great powers of the world.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Lean, fast, and agile. Quick on his feet with lightning reflexes.
Body Features
Whip-like tail, reinforced claws on hands and feet, thin wing-stubs on his back (non-functional).
Facial Features
Narrow snout with a scar over the left eye from the basilisk duel. Sharp, expressive brow ridges.
Identifying Characteristics
Golden scale pattern down his spine; wears a necklace with a prismatic dragon scale centerpiece.
Physical quirks
Flicks his tail when thinking; hisses under stress.
Special abilities
Draconic Roar (minor frighten effect).
Innate sense for locating relics.
“Swiftfang Dash” — a burst of speed to evade or reposition once per short rest.
Apparel & Accessories
Wears a leather-mesh mantle stitched with glider membranes and trimmed with gnome embroidery. Carries a council medallion made of bone and bronze.
Specialized Equipment
“Whispershard,” a dagger made from the fang of a shadow wyvern.
“Scalemask,” a magical item that grants limited invisibility when still.
Compact scroll satchel filled with treaties, maps, and relic blueprints.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Skrizzik was raised in a survivalist clutch in the perilous Xublouze Archipelago. Displaying an unusual gift for tactics and persuasion from a young age, he was sent on a Relic Quest at just 9 years old and returned with a fragment of a metallic dragon's horn. His rise through the Draconic Order and election to leadership came swiftly thereafter, earning him renown for uniting Kobold and Gnome interests in Drakrarroth.
Education
Educated by the Draconic Order and mentored by Eldwyn Greenthumb in diplomacy and natural lore. Learned reading and arcane theory from ancient draconic tomes.
Employment
Leader of Drakrarroth, councilor in the Conclave of Scales and Roots, and honorary instructor in the Caves of Crafting.
Accomplishments & Achievements
- Discovered and restored a hidden draconic shrine deep in the Grove.
- Brokered the Green Claw Alliance.
- Survived a duel against a basilisk to protect younglings.
- Initiated trade networks with gnomish outposts and shadow elves.
Failures & Embarrassments
Lost an entire team of scouts during a misjudged relic expedition.
Struggled to maintain full unity with extremist elements of the Hidden Talon.
Mental Trauma
Recurring nightmares of a burning sky and the Buried Wyrm rising—possibly prophetic.
Intellectual Characteristics
Highly analytical, skilled in ambush tactics, strategic planning, and negotiation. Passionate about history and relic preservation.
Morality & Philosophy
Believes Kobolds must earn—not demand—respect. Favors pragmatic decisions that serve long-term draconic ideals. Practices a hybrid of utilitarianism and reverence-based moral code.
Taboos
Mocking dragons or their image; harming forest spirits; abandoning a clutchmate
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To see Drakrarroth recognized by Astrium, to restore the legacy of dragonkind, and to ensure Kobolds never again live in the shadows of history.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Savvy with traps, political negotiations, wilderness survival. Inept at large-scale warfare and naval travel (he gets seasick).
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: Old tomes, spicy root stew, nighttime hunts, relics.
Dislikes: Elitism, wasteful magic, being underestimated.
Virtues & Personality perks
Loyal, wise beyond his years, relentlessly dedicated, inventive.
Vices & Personality flaws
Secretive, mildly paranoid, occasionally manipulative when it benefits Drakrarroth.
Personality Quirks
Tilts head when processing new ideas; collects broken trinkets for meditation.
Hygiene
Fastidious about claw and tooth maintenance; uses scented oils from Burrowtail Apothecary.
Representation & Legacy
Skrizzik is fast becoming a legend among young Kobolds, inspiring a new generation to believe in the draconic destiny. Statues in his honor already sit in Talon’s Keep and the Hall of Scales.
Social
Reign
871–present (10 years)
Contacts & Relations
Eldwyn Greenthumb (co-founder, ally)
The Draconic Order (senior member)
The Hidden Talon (strained trust)
Forest Warden Kaela Starwhistle (druidic contact in Lustrum)
Family Ties
Unknown clutchmates; believed to have no surviving parents. Views young Kobolds in the Hatchery as his children.
Religious Views
Reveres the ancient dragon pantheon. Favors deities of Knowledge and Nature. Observes rites associated with Bahamut and a lesser draconic spirit called Kessathyr.
Social Aptitude
Charming in small groups; commanding in council; uncomfortable in large, unfamiliar crowds.
Mannerisms
Speaks with emphasis on sibilant sounds; paces in tight circles when nervous; salutes with tail flick and hand over chest.
Hobbies & Pets
Trap design, stargazing, collecting ancient dragon proverbs, tea brewing with gnomish herbs.
Speech
Speaks in clipped but articulate Common with a rhythmic Draconic lilt. Often peppers his speech with dragon-related idioms and proverbs.
Wealth & Financial state
Modest personal wealth; allocates most resources to the town. Possesses several priceless draconic relics.
Current Status
Secure Drakrarroth's recognition on the Astrium Council and recover lost draconic relics.
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
First Scion of Drakrarroth, Warden of the Grove, Speaker of Scale and Root
Age
24
Date of Birth
12th Veritas 857
Birthplace
Hatchery Burrows, Xublouze Archipelago
Children
Current Residence
Talon’s Keep, deep within the command warrens beneath the Whispering Grove.
Sex
Male
Eyes
Piercing amber with slit pupils, often glowing faintly in darkness.
Hair
None; smooth-scaled head with small, backward-facing horns.
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Glossy emerald-green scales flecked with gold, indicative of metallic dragon ancestry.
Height
3'1"
Weight
35lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
“Claw sharp. Mind sharper.”
“We were forged in shadow. Now we burn with purpose.”
“The dragon’s legacy lives through us.”
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