Ragnar

An enigmatic new figure to Absalom, the Pyromancer Ragnar.

## **Appearance**

Ragnar is a man who is almost immediately noticed wherever he goes. Due in no small part to his towering height, standing head and shoulders above most of the citizens of Absalom.

While his height is a readily obvious distinction the man is no less strange when taking in his other features, while most of his race is more vibrant in color, Ragnar's skin is gray as smoke however, his eyes, horns, and scales shine with a golden hue that is the unmistakable mark of the lineage of a golden dragon.

Beyond his bodily appearance for those who know something of Ifrit culture, most favor brightly colored vibrant clothing Ragnar, however, favors more subdued clothing, typically wearing either dull grays or blackish reds.

## **Background**

Those few who have deigned to ask of Ragnar's past are met with curt, simple answers. Hailing originally from Numeria's silver mount, he has wandered from place to place studying his magic, as well as researching elemental power, particularly that of the plane of fire, eventually deciding to come to Absalom as part of his research.

However, what story he gives to those who ask, while true, is not the whole truth.

What he leaves out of his story, is the fact that he set out from Numeria with a specific goal in mind, one that would eventually lead him to Ilizmagorti, a settlement on Mediogalti Island.

The island is not much to most, it has no exceptional resources or creatures, however, it is host to the infamous Red Mantis Assassins. The organization Ragnar has now become heavily affiliated with.

The reason he has chosen to become a member of the Red Mantis is a simple, mutually beneficial arrangement, Ragnar's research would be nigh impossible without the aid of serious amounts of gold and are conducted with such disrespect for danger that even Cheliax would question the process, and the Red Mantis gain a valuable ally in whatever affairs they need of a magical nature. Or just when they need to erase some evidence in hellfire. Afterall, it is hard for even magically inclined investigators to determine if there was any wrongdoing involved in the "Accident" of a mage who died of a sudden accident from the testing of a new spell.

Now a resident of Absalom, as of yet none suspect the recent addition that has aided the city in several minor incidents and even started schooling children of the city in return for an absolute minimum of pay, to actually be planning anything darker than his afternoon coffee.

## **Personality**

Ragnar is a quite enigmatic person, many of those who meet him in his day to day business would be likely to describe him as a friendly, sociable person, granted something of a trickster, and they would be correct for the most part.

However, those who have seen in "At work" would likely have a significantly different view of his personality, while maintaining his friendly attitude, he also has a disturbing smile on his face as he uses his powers to burn his enemies to a cinder.

## **Abilities**

Ragnar has a number of talents in his repertoire, while many would assume him to be a backline combatant, Ragnar throws himself into the fray with total abandon, fighting with a combination of magical power and iron fists, he is able to handle a wide variety of situations.

In non-combat scenarios, Ragnar is a dedicated researcher of magic, specializing in evocation and fire magic. This has given him power over flames few can claim to command. And fewer still truly wield.

## **Other notable aspects**

### Religion

A common sight for those who see him is his necklace which bears the marks of two gods, the two-toned mask of Nethys, and the blue hand of Irori. Symbols that proclaim to all his devotion to magic, and to self-perfection.

However, few in the city know of the third god that holds his worship, Achaekek, the Red Mantis itself.