## Name: Commander Raeskar Stormmark **Title:** Sky-Drake General of [[Thaurum’Zar]], Warden of the Tempest Gate **Race:** Storm Giant **Gender:** Male **Alignment:** Lawful Neutral **Affiliation:** [[Thaurum’Zar]], Royal Guard of [[King Vaelthor]] --- ## Appearance Raeskar is a formidable presence—an armored colossus of sky-forged muscle and discipline. His storm-hardened frame is etched with scars earned in battles both in the sky and on land. He wears a plate harness made from sky-iron and bound with braided lightning cables. His skin is a deep storm blue, and his silver hair is tied in a long warrior’s braid. His eyes crackle faintly with the remnants of battle-born lightning. He often rides a **storm drake** named _Varkal_ into battle, its wings marked with scars and battle runes. --- ## Personality - **Direct and Tactical:** Cuts through ambiguity with military precision. - **Loyal to [[Thaurum’Zar]]:** Devoted to [[King Vaelthor]] but not blind to his hesitations. - **Dislikes Political Stagnation:** Favors action, even at great risk. - **Honorable Warrior:** Respects strength, discipline, and the chain of command. --- ## Role in the Campaign - Serves as the **military commander of [[Thaurum’Zar]]** and the Storm Giant Legions. - Trains the party during the **two-month time skip**, pushing them to their limits. - Offers the party insight into the **Storm Giants’ battle doctrine** and the threat posed by [[King Aeradan]]’s rebellion. - May become a **mentor**, a rival, or a battlefield ally depending on the players’ choices. --- ## Motivations - Wants to see the Storm Giants **take action** before it’s too late. - Believes in preparing **mortal warriors** to fight alongside giants as equals. - Suspects the Cloud Giants’ plans go beyond the known and fears the true power of the **[[Necrotic Behemoth (Awakened Form)|Necrotic Behemoth]]**. --- ## Notable Abilities - **Skyblade Mastery:** Wields a massive storm greatsword that channels thunder into sweeping arcs. - **Drake Commander:** Commands storm drakes and air cavalry formations with precise tactics. - **Tempest Warcry:** Can shout a battle command that grants nearby allies advantage and temporary hit points.