You are the last living connection to Vorriska Bloodsteel, a ferocious Ferrous dragon whose heart was as sharp as her claws. Known for her merciless might in battle yet fiercely protective of those she deemed worthy, Vorriska’s legend spread across mountains and valleys alike.
As a young child abandoned in the wild, you would have perished—had Vorriska not found you. She raised you alone, teaching you survival, the ways of dragons, and the weight of legacy. On her deathbed, she entrusted you with her final inheritance: a dragon egg, the last hope of her lineage. Unlike her bloodline, the egg was untouched by the curse of a vengeful White dragon, having been laid before the curse took effect.
Even so, Vorriska warned you that the White dragon’s curse now shadows you, subtly affecting your fate, magic, and interactions with the world.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose one: Arcana(from exposure to dragon magic and lore), Stealth(from surviving in the wild under Vorriska’s tutelage), and Survival(from learning to endure and hunt in harsh environments)
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools: (smith’s tools, alchemist’s supplies, or calligrapher’s supplies – representing your connection to dragon hoards, treasure, or magical study)
- Languages:
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You know Draconic
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One additional language of your choice
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- Equipment:
- A small token of Vorriska (dragon scale, claw pendant, or fragment of her hoard)
- set of traveler’s clothes
- A pouch containing 10 gp
The dragon egg you inherited from Vorriska Bloodsteel is the last remnant of her lineage. When it hatches (DM-determined timing), the hatchling bonds with you in a unique and magical way.
Bonded Companion:
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The hatchling is a lifelong companion, primarily serving as a mentor, ally, and narrative presence. Its personality, instincts, and elemental nature provide rich roleplaying opportunities.
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Resilient Bond: If the hatchling dies, it can return after a long rest as long as the egg or a small token from Vorriska’s hoard remains in your possession.
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Minor Magical Conduit: The hatchling can channel a predetermined spell or class ability (of your choosing with DM discretion) through itself. You may change the chosen spell or ability during a long rest, allowing the bond to adapt as your character grows. These effects are limited, supportive, and flavor-driven.
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Bonded Guidance: Once per long rest, the hatchling can provide advantage on a single skill check or saving throw, representing its instinctive guidance and protective nature.
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Narrative guidance: The hatchling can warn of danger, sense magical disturbances, or provide advice rooted in its draconic instincts.
Cursed Legacy:
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The lingering influence of the White dragon’s curse affects you directly. You might experience unnatural frost, magical interference, or subtle manipulations of fate, sometimes causing minor setbacks, strange coincidences, or narrative complications. These manifestations are primarily story-driven, but the DM may introduce minor mechanical effects tied to the curse as appropriate.
Story Hooks:
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The hatchling may grow alongside you, deepening your bond and unlocking minor abilities over time.
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Enemies may target the hatchling, making it central to conflicts and story arcs.
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The curse may influence your path in unexpected ways, shaping decisions, encounters, or opportunities.
Suggested Characteristics
| d4 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I often speak or act as if I know things I have no right to know. |
| 2 | I feel a constant pull to protect those weaker than me. |
| 3 | I am wary of betrayal, especially from powerful beings. |
| 4 | I am both awe-inspiring and intimidating without meaning to be. |
| d8 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Legacy: I carry Vorriska’s memory and will honor her teachings. |
| 2 | Knowledge: Understanding dragons, magic, and the curse is my path. |
| 3 | Freedom: I will not let the White dragon’s curse dictate my destiny. |
| 4 | Protection: Those who cannot defend themselves deserve my protection. |
| 5 | Power: Strength and mastery are necessary to survive in a harsh world. |
| 6 | Justice: I cannot stand idly by while others suffer under tyranny or cruelty. |
| 7 | Curiosity: The mysteries of the world, magic, and dragons drive me forward. |
| 8 | Redemption: I strive to atone for past failures or mistakes, especially those tied to my lineage. |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I must protect the dragon egg at all costs. |
| 2 | I am driven to uncover the truth about the White dragon’s curse. |
| 3 | Vorriska’s memory guides every decision I make. |
| 4 | I owe my life to Vorriska and will honor her legacy. |
| 5 | I will defend those who cannot defend themselves, even at great personal risk. |
| 6 | I am determined to prove the world wrong about what someone like me can achieve. |
| d6 | Flaw |
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| 1 | I am obsessed with proving myself worthy of my dragon ancestor. |
| 2 | I underestimate those who appear weak or ordinary. |
| 3 | The curse makes me sometimes reckless or paranoid. |
| 4 | I struggle to trust others, fearing betrayal at every turn. |
| 5 | I can be overly proud or arrogant, believing my connection to Vorriska makes me exceptional. |
| 6 | I sometimes act impulsively, letting emotion drive my decisions rather than reason. |
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