Selkath Drakewind
Head of House Drakewind (a.k.a. Master of the Winds)
Selkath Drakewind is the current head of House Drakewind, a house famed for its mastery of wind and air magic and control over a number of trade routes in The Dragonlands.
Known for his impeccable leadership and unyielding will, Selkath is both a tactician and a diplomat, ensuring that his house thrives in a competitive environment. His storm-grey scales and intense gaze reflect his affinity with wind magic, which has long been a hallmark of his house. Selkath has overseen numerous expansions in House Drakewind’s trade networks, fortifying their influence in the Dragonlands' economy. Though his house has been embroiled in rivalry over control of routes with House Flamescale, Selkath remains resolute in maintaining his house's dominance.
Physical Description
Body Features
His storm-grey scales shimmer with a faint metallic sheen, which becomes more apparent when he uses his wind magic.
Facial Features
Selkath’s piercing silver eyes, reminiscent of a lightning storm, are his most striking feature.
Identifying Characteristics
A scar running from his neck to his collarbone.
Physical quirks
Selkath has a habit of glancing toward the horizon, a reflection of his constant strategic thinking.
Special abilities
Apparel & Accessories
Selkath is often seen wearing robes of deep blue and grey, embroidered with silver thread representing wind currents. He also carries a staff of polished ironwood topped with a small crystal that glows faintly in the presence of air magic.
Specialized Equipment
His staff, known as the "Tempest's Whisper," amplifies wind magic and allows him to create strong gusts or summon temporary storms to aid in combat or trade negotiations.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Selkath was born into the wealth and privilege of House Drakewind, raised in the city of Alonharl, where his house controls major trade routes. From a young age, he was fascinated by wind magic, which became a core element of his training. His father, Vorath Drakewind, led the house during turbulent times, and Selkath often accompanied him on diplomatic missions, learning the art of negotiation. Upon his father’s death, Selkath rose to leadership, quickly proving himself capable of expanding his house’s influence. Under his leadership, House Drakewind shifted from a reliance on Dragonlands-based trade to a network of trade routes with other empires as well as the Vahnu, which bolstered the house’s status.
Education
Selkath was trained in both the arcane and the practical. As a youth, he studied under wind mages and scholars, learning not only the intricacies of wind magic but also economics, logistics, and diplomacy. His education was supplemented by on-the-ground experience, as he travelled with his father to observe trade deals, and political negotiations, and resolve disputes.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Failures & Embarrassments
Early in his career, Selkath lost a critical trade route to House Flamescale, resulting in temporary economic decline. Though he recovered from the loss, it remains a sore point.
Morality & Philosophy
Selkath operates on a principle of pragmatism and efficiency. He believes in the importance of power and influence, but not at the cost of outright tyranny or cruelty. While he values honour, he places the welfare and success of his house above all else. He believes the strong guide the winds of change and sees himself as the wind that drives progress in The Dragonlands.
Taboos
Selkath considers betrayal from within his house a grave offence, far worse than any external threat. He also holds contempt for those who abandon their duties to their family or house.
Personality Characteristics
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Likes & Dislikes
Virtues & Personality perks
Vices & Personality flaws
Social
Contacts & Relations
Mannerisms
Current Location
Species
Family
Children
Eyes
Piercing Yellow
Aligned Organization
Ruled Locations