Vaeltharion

INCOMING RESIDENT FILE

• Name: Vaeltharion
• Age: 10,000+ years
• Gender: Male
• Species: Ancient Dragon (Black-scaled)
• Height:
  • Dragon Form: 60 feet tall, 150 feet wingspan.
  • Human Form: 6’5” (195 cm)
• Weight:
  • Dragon Form: 18 tons.
  • Human Form: 220 lbs (100 kg).

STATS

To determine someone's stats, we distribute 40 points among the following attributes, with a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 10 in each category:

Human Stats

• Strength: 4
• Dexterity: 3
• Constitution: 5
• Intelligence: 7
• Wisdom: 7
• Charisma: 5
• Speed: 2
• Endurance: 6
• Luck: 1

[Below is the Interdimensional Arrival Interview transcript for Vaeltharion]

Facility: Nexus Convergence Settlement, Sector 7
Interviewer: Officer Rayna Kess
Interviewee: Vaeltharion (Dimensional Variant #9083-D)

[BEGIN INTERVIEW RECORDING]

Officer Kess: For the record, please state your full name.

Vaeltharion: I am Vaeltharion—once sovereign of the Voidspire Peaks, now a guardian of the Old Ways.

Officer Kess: Your file indicates you are of ancient lineage, with a history spanning over ten thousand years. Can you confirm?

Vaeltharion: Indeed. I am an Ancient Dragon by origin—a keeper of lost wisdom and a steward of the delicate balance between magic and progress.

Officer Kess: You were born among the Voidspire Peaks. Can you share with us your origins and how they have shaped your purpose?

Vaeltharion: My beginnings lie in an era when magic reigned unchallenged and the natural world was governed by elemental forces. In those distant days, I led my kin in shaping the realms we now traverse. Over the millennia, as the world evolved and mortal ambition grew, I embraced the role of protector—ensuring that the ancient truths and relics of my kind are not lost amidst the tide of change.

Officer Kess: What has driven you to assume the role of Protector of the Old Ways and Keeper of Lost Knowledge in this age?

Vaeltharion: As the ambitions of mortals and the rise of technological marvels threaten to tip the scales, I have taken up the mantle of preservation. My purpose is to safeguard the remnants of ancient lore and to guide those who show humility and genuine curiosity toward a harmonious future. Without the wisdom of the past, we risk repeating the mistakes that led to our present disarray.

Officer Kess: Your observations note both the ingenuity and recklessness of mortal innovations. How do you reconcile these contrasting facets?

Vaeltharion: There exists a delicate harmony between creation and destruction. While mortals possess boundless ambition capable of magnificent achievements, such ambition can also sow the seeds of ruin if left unchecked. I watch—and sometimes intervene—for those who demonstrate respect for the balance of nature and magic, in the hope that they may learn from the enduring lessons of old.

Officer Kess: You are known for offering guidance in the form of subtle, often metaphorical counsel. How do you decide when to share your wisdom?

Vaeltharion: I offer counsel only to those whose hearts and minds are open to understanding deeper truths. In a world that values the ephemeral, I believe that true wisdom must be shared with care—revealed only when the listener is prepared to perceive the echoes of a bygone era.

Officer Kess: With groups such as the Cogspire Guild seeking to exploit ancient magic for their own ends, what concerns weigh on you most for the future?

Vaeltharion: I am profoundly troubled by the misuse of magic for greed and the degradation of nature through unchecked industry. The ambitions of those who pursue power without heed for its cost threaten to disrupt the fragile equilibrium that sustains our world. I stand firmly against such recklessness, determined to preserve the balance that has guided existence for eons.

Officer Kess: Before we conclude, is there any final wisdom you wish to impart to the inhabitants of the Nexus?

Vaeltharion: Remember that every ending harbors the seed of renewal. Cherish the lessons of the past and nurture the balance between magic, nature, and progress. Even in times of great change, the enduring truths of ancient wisdom can illuminate the path forward.

Officer Kess: Thank you, Vaeltharion, for your insights and guidance. Welcome to the Nexus—we trust that your wisdom will help us navigate these transformative times.

Vaeltharion: I shall continue to watch over the old ways, hopeful that our shared future honors the lessons of the past.

[END INTERVIEW RECORDING]