Appearance

Body Features

Tall and slender build, surprisingly well built, for a sorcerer.
His two tone scales are a unique feature; the darker blue encroaching on the base white coat of scales like layers of frosted snowflakes laid down.
 
His scales are hardened like spikes around the periphery of his body to form a natural defensive armour.
Has a slightly luminous blue tattoo on the arms, shoulders, chest and back that layers on top of the second tone dark blue scales.

Facial Features

A noble and charismatic looking face with smoother, softer scales. His cheeks have a small patch of the darker blue scales with a small half-formed frosted flake of luminous blue.

Physical quirks

Frost-Breathing: Due to his frost magic, he occasionally exhales a visible, frosty mist, especially when he's focused or casting spells. This breath can create small, intricate ice crystals that float momentarily in the air before melting.
Luminescent Eyes: His eyes glow faintly with a blue luminescence, especially in the dark or when he's using his magic. This glow intensifies during moments of high emotion or magical exertion.
Scars and Battle Marks: His hardened scales have visible scars and battle marks from his past conflicts. These marks not only tell the story of his struggles but also add a rugged, experienced look to his appearance.
Clawed Fingers: His fingers end in sharp, draconic claws that are not only a physical weapon but also a reminder of his draconic heritage. These claws might have a slight frost coating due to his magical nature, making them appear icy and cold to the touch.
Tattoo: Shardrax has a tattoo across most of his back, arms, legs and chest. It originated from a botched right of rebirth ritual when he was younger. Though his clan’s intentions were good; they wished him reborn under the same metallic scales as

Apparel & Accessories

Wears a utility belt that holds pouches of arcane supplies, an arcane focus and other survival tools. Often wears shorts and a vest / jerkin that is sleeveless, to prevent the clothes from being damaged by his hardened armour-like scales.
As a cosmetic choice often goes shirtless or opened jackets to show off his impressive set of abs.

Special abilities

A White Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer with great magical affinity for cold spells.

Mentality

Personal history

Youth
Born in WinterVeil to a family clan of Silver Dragonborn known as the Sveargith - he grew up with the given name Zyrethior, but also the disdain and fear that came natural to parents of an unexpectedly chromatic scale child.
They could not understand how their clan of honourable and noble silver Dragonborn, with historic heritage of renown, could birth such a tragedy.
During early childhood, the clan tried to put aside their judgement and concern with the goal of raising their child like any other.
But Zyrethior was unruly; didn’t respect clan tradition nor adhere to the traditional family structure. As much as the clan had initially rejected Zyrethior, he too rejected them.
Teenage Years
By the time Zyrethior had grown into his teenage years his magical affinity for the cold had grown to an unstable and dangerous disposition. Both he and the clan had realised it would be best for everyone if he left and forged his own journey - and take a new name: Shardrax.
He spent a great deal of time unprepared for the harsh winter climate, just learning to survive and control his power in the safety of isolation, before eventually arriving in the town of Elendriel where he met, for the first time, people who were unconcerned by his appearance.
He forged a friendship with a young elf called Eldrin Sylvanis, the son of an elven wandright called Aelar Sylvanis, and came to discover that his arcane affinity had use in the field of wand creation. Though he was never talented enough to master the trade; he was paid to help magically initiate wands for spellcasters and created a living for himself.
He learned to temper his power, but the more he rebelled against its primal nature to seek control, the more it grew hungrier for battle.
His elven friend warned him that if he could not contain his magic; he’d endanger the town and his father. Although agreeing to part ways: alas, it was not a bitter ending. The elven friend and his father encouraged Shardrax to put his power to good use in taking up bounties to kill monsters and slay violent creatures.
Early Adulthood
Taking the advice of his closest friend to heart and parting ways; he journeyed to the central nation of Tildren where he became an apprentice of the monster hunter Tharion.

Education

Shardrax is a self-taught sorcerer, having learned everything through experimentation, with some later guidance from a wandright.
He was taught the basics of survival in the extreme cold by his clan along with its customs and traditions - not that he ever cared for them.
He became an apprentice wandright - but in name only. His magical affinity contributed to the tempering of the wands; but he lacked the particle mastery to properly craft his own works. He was educated in the affairs of combat magic to kill monsters by Tharion.

Employment

Shardrax worked in his teenage years as an assistant wandright for Sylvani Enchantments.
Having taken the advice of Eldrin Sylvanis, he made his way towards Tildren to try and mitigate his power’s growing hunger for violence in the trade of monster slaying. There, he was taught by a veteran monster hunter named Tharion and worked alongside him as an apprentice and assistant.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Crafting a Unique Wand: During his apprenticeship with the elven wandright, he successfully crafted a unique wand that integrated a rare frost gem he discovered. This wand became renowned for its ability to amplify frost magic, earning him recognition and respect among the elven artisans. His creation was even gifted to a prominent elven mage, solidifying his reputation as a talented craftsman.
Defeating a young Dragon: While assisting his mentor Tharion, he played a crucial role in tracking and defeating a young white dragon that was terrorising a remote village. Using his knowledge of cold magic, his uncanny knowledge of the dragon’s behaviours and tendencies and his innate draconic abilities, he devised a strategy to overcome the creature’s defences. This act allowed his mentor to launch a well constructed ambush to kill it. Though he played only a small part in defeating this foe; and was almost entirely useless in combat when facing a foe immune to his magic - he was gratified nonetheless.

Failures & Embarrassments

Exile from the Clan: As a young member of the Silver Dragonborn clan, his white scales were a constant reminder of the clan's tainted bloodline. Despite his efforts to prove himself, he was ultimately exiled from the clan after a failed ritual meant to "purify" his bloodline. The ritual not only failed but backfired, causing a magical backlash that left permanent frost patterns on his scales and further cementing the clan's belief in his impurity.
Ruined Magical Experiment: During his apprenticeship, he once attempted an ambitious magical experiment to impress his elven mentor. He aimed to create a wand that could channel multiple elemental magics simultaneously. However, the experiment went awry, resulting in a chaotic explosion that destroyed valuable materials and damaged the workshop. This failure not only embarrassed him but also strained his relationship with his mentor, who viewed the mistake as a reckless misuse of rare resources.
Botched Hunt: On one of his early assignments with the monster hunter, he underestimated the cunning of a shapeshifting creature. Tasked with tracking the beast, he led the team into an ambush where several hired hands were injured. His misjudgment and overconfidence in his tracking abilities resulted in a failed hunt and a near-fatal encounter for the team. This incident haunted him, teaching him a harsh lesson about the importance of caution and thorough preparation.

Mental Trauma

Tormented by Ancestral Rejection: Being born with white scales instead of the noble silver ones marked him as an outcast from birth. The disdain and rejection from his family and clan have left deep psychological scars. He constantly battles feelings of unworthiness and struggles with his identity, fearing that the evil attributed to his scales might indeed reside within him. The failed purification ritual and subsequent exile only exacerbated this trauma, instilling in him a persistent fear of rejection and a belief that he must prove his worth through deeds.

Morality & Philosophy

Embrace of Personal Freedom: His chaotic good alignment reflects his belief in personal freedom and individuality. Having experienced the stifling traditions and expectations of his clan, he values the right to forge his own path and make his own choices. He believes in the goodness of people and strives to help those in need, especially the marginalised and oppressed, recognizing a part of himself in them.
Ends Justify the Means: He holds a pragmatic view that the ends often justify the means, especially when it comes to combating greater evils. He is not above bending or breaking rules if it means achieving a just outcome. His past as a criminal and a monster hunter has taught him that sometimes, unconventional methods are necessary to protect the innocent and defeat the wicked.
Inner Struggle with Power: His philosophy is also shaped by his inner struggle with his draconic power. He views his magic as both a gift and a curse, a tool that can bring about great good or immense harm. This duality drives him to master his abilities, constantly striving to use his power responsibly and to prevent it from causing unintended destruction.

person.sexuality

He struggles with promiscuity as a form of rebellion against his clan's strict traditions and as a means to assert his independence and personal freedom. This behaviour, however, often leaves him feeling empty and more isolated, as it doesn't fulfil his deeper need for meaningful connection and acceptance. His promiscuity can sometimes put him at odds with others, create complications in his relationships, and distract him from his goals.

Taboos

Abuse of Power: Given his own struggle with controlling his immense power, he has a strong aversion to the abuse of power in any form. Whether it’s a ruler oppressing their subjects, a bully tormenting the weak, or a mage misusing their magic, he finds such actions abhorrent and feels compelled to intervene.
Harming the Innocent: He has a deep-seated taboo against harming innocents. This stems from his fear of becoming what his clan believed he might be—a bringer of destruction. He goes to great lengths to ensure that his actions do not cause collateral damage, and he is haunted by any instance where innocents are harmed as a result of his actions.
Strict Adherence to Tradition: Having been ostracised by his clan for not fitting into their traditional mould, he rejects strict adherence to tradition and societal norms. He views these as constraints that stifle individual potential and creativity. He is particularly disdainful of those who rigidly follow traditions without questioning their purpose or fairness.

Personality

Social

Birthplace

WinterVeil

Current Residence

A cottage in