Andrew Ruddock

Andrew Ruddock is the in-game persona of Mark Wells, an employee of Zenido Studios who is conducting internal testing of the game Dragons of the Revolution   Andrew is a young man from rural Massachusetts.  

Physical Description

Andrew is a young man with dark hair and hazel eyes. Ruddy skin and a lean build speak to his upbringing on a family farm.   Andrew is training to become a Dragon Riders in the Continental Air Forces. Shortly after the start of gameplay, Andrew is summoned to the brood halls of the camp along with a number of other Rider candidates. They are all presented to an egg in one of the brood chambers and one-by-one the candidates step forward and touch the egg gently. Ruddock approaches the egg and lays his hand gently atop the pale purple and yellow shell. The egg begins to wiggle and Ruddock feels a pulse from the shell. A closed scroll materialized in the air in front of Andrew, hovering in the corner of his view, not obstructing the egg in his sight. Careful to avoid breaking the egg's shell, he holds his hand against the shell until the movement subsides to a gentle pulsing. After another few moments, the pulsing fades and Ruddock is instructed to remove his hand and step back. While waiting for the other candidates to continue the process, Andrew focused on the hovering scroll with a seal. With a thought the seal was broken and the scroll unfurled, floating into his view from the periphery.  
New Quest: New Rider Selection
Requirements:
  • Presentation to the Egg. 1 of 1
  • Selection by the Egg. 1 of 1
  • Acceptance of the Selection. 0 of 1
Rewards:
  • Promotion to [Insert Rank Here]
    After the presentation, the other candidates were filed out, while Ruddock was told to remain in the chamber. The Brood Master asked him to approach the egg again, to confirm the selection. As he reached out to the egg once more, the shell resumed it's wobble and pulse. Seeing this movement, the Brood Master and other officers in attendance offered Ruddock a round of handshakes and gave him orders to report to the Commanding Officer of the Rider Wing at the Camp. On his way out of the brood chambers, the Dragons in the Roost gave a chorus of roars to recognize the selection of a new rider. A new scroll appeared hovering in his view, focusing on the parchment roll, it unfurled before him.  
Quest Completed: New Rider Selection
Requirements:
  • Presentation of Riders to the Egg. 1 of 1
  • Selection by the Egg. 1 of 1
  • Recognition of the Selection by the Wing Officers. 1 of 1
  One of the officers directed him to the office of the Rider Commanding Officer at the camp, [Insert XO's Name Here]. Ruddock was promoted, conditional on the successful bonding of the War Singer at hatching. He received orders to report to the Rider Wing's quarters and to the Quartermaster for the Rider Wing in the morning for outfitting to assist with his final stage training in preparation for the Dragon's hatching.  
New Quest Received: Draconic Bonding
Your promotion has been conditioned on a successful bonding with the Dragon who has selected you. Learn more about the bonding process to ensure your success.   Requirements:
  • Learn about the bonding process. 0 of 1
  • Bond with the newly hatched Dragon. 0 of 1
Rewards:
  • Confirmation of your Promotion rank
  • Advanced Dragon Rider skill
New Quest Received: A Dragon Rider Follows Orders
After being selected to be a Dragon Rider, you are given orders to report to the Rider Wing's quarters and their Quartermaster for outfitting.   Requirements:
  • Report to the Rider Wing Quarters. 0 of 1
  • Report to the Rider Wing Quartermaster for Outfitting. 0 of 1
Rewards:
  • Dragon Rider Training Equipment Set
Leaving his new commanding officer, Ruddock made a quick trip to the crew barracks before reporting to the Rider Wing's quarters adjacent to the Roost on the bluff. The Rider Wing greeted Ruddock as he was guided through the halls by a Lieutenant towards a vacant room.  

Character Sheet

Name: Andrew Ruddock
Age: 23
Profession: Dragon Rider
Service: Continental Air Forces
Rank:
  Characteristics:
  • Strength
  • Agility
  • Stamina
  • Intellect
  • Wisdom
  • Charisma
Inventory: Prompt 1: Make a list of the things your main character keeps in their bag and/or pockets!   As a Dragon Rider, Andrew carries a messenger bag slung across his back with a set of maps, a number of rations, an extra set of clothes, a roll-up writing kit, a canteen, a mess kit, a tin of grease along with a flint and steel, a harness maintenance and repair kit. In his pockets, he carries a token from his mother, his wallet, a small flask of whiskey, a portrait of his family, a smooth black river stone and a small folding knife.
Dragon
Name: Maximilien
Breed: War Singer
Build: Heavyweight
Role: Front Line Fighter
  Prompt 2: Write a scene where your character interacts with an object important to them. What is it? How’d they get it? Why is it special? Andrew walked up to Maximilien’s drooping head with his left arm outstretched to let the dragon know he was there. He walked back toward the base of the dragon’s neck, stopping near the bespoke harness straps slung around Maximillien’s chest. He reached into a pouch hanging from the strap of his messenger bag and pulled out a pair of pliers along with a large brass and copper pendant. The design of the pendant, resembling an oak leaf, was etched in the brass surrounded with copper and brass wire trim and inlaid with lapis powder set with a resin. The whole piece was well polished to a handsome shine with a bail set into the top of the pendant and attached to a matching brass and copper chain.   Andrew took the ends of the chain and attached it carefully to a set of rings already in place on Maximillien’s harness. After a short time with the pliers, followed with a quick polish with a rag obtained from his messenger bag, the pendant was hanging smartly across Maximillien’s chest over the middle strap of his chest harness. When Andrew stepped back to survey his work, Maximillien finally stretched his neck around to admire the new shiny gift. After a moment of admiration, Maximillien twined his long neck around Andrew’s body in a draconic hug. He quietly asked Andrew in his melodic tone, “This is wonderful Andrew, did we do something extremely well?”

Relationships

Maximilien

Dragon

Towards Andrew Ruddock

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Andrew Ruddock

Dragon Rider

Towards Maximilien

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Age
23
Birthplace
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Sex
Male
Gender
Man
Eyes
Hazel
Hair
Dark, longer hair
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Ruddy complexion
Height
5'9"
Weight
210 lbs, lean build