Vesuv the Draug-Queen
- Race: Draugr (formerly Nord)
- Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
- Class: Sorceress (Final Fantasy-inspired), with Necromancer and Pyromancer traits
- Special Ability: Instant Vulcanization Magic
- Titles:
- Mistress of Magma
- The Burning Revenant
- Keeper of the Charred Throne
Appearance
Vesuv appears as an imposing, undead figure with an eerie mix of Nordic regalia and volcanic corruption. Her armor is fused with blackened magma and molten metal, forming a smoldering breastplate that flickers with embers. Her eyes glow with a fiery orange hue, while her skin, charred and cracked, seeps wisps of smoke. Long, ash-covered braids cascade down her back, and her crown resembles jagged obsidian, wreathed in perpetual flames.
Backstory
Long before her transformation, Vesuv was a proud Nord shieldmaiden from Eastmarch, a region brimming with geothermal activity. She was a champion of her clan, known for her valor and deep bond with Kyne, the Nordic goddess of storms. However, during a raid on a rival settlement near the volcanic Mount Vesuvio, she and her warriors were consumed by a catastrophic eruption triggered by an ancient Daedric artifact.
The eruption buried her in molten rock, but the artifact preserved her consciousness, warping her soul with Daedric fire. She emerged centuries later, a Draugr queen imbued with the destructive power of vulcanization magic. Now she roams Skyrim and The Continent, torn between vengeance against the gods who abandoned her and a desire to rebuild a kingdom forged in fire.
Abilities
1. Instant Vulcanization Magic
Vesuv’s signature ability allows her to convert organic or inorganic material into solid volcanic glass or molten magma instantly. This magic has devastating utility:
- Offensive Use:
- Eruption Wave: Turns the ground beneath her foes into molten rock, creating geysers of magma.
- Glass Cascade: Rapidly encases enemies in volcanic glass, immobilizing or suffocating them.
- Defensive Use:
- Molten Aegis: Forms an unbreakable shield of lava that hardens into obsidian under pressure.
- Ash Veil: Surrounds herself in a blinding cloud of smoke and ash, obscuring her movements.
- Environmental Manipulation:
- She can reshape landscapes by creating obsidian walls or rivers of molten rock.
2. Draugr Resilience
As a Draugr, Vesuv is highly resistant to physical damage, immune to fire, and partially resistant to frost magic. Her undead nature also allows her to regenerate by absorbing heat or flame.
3. Necropyromancy
Vesuv combines necromantic arts with fire magic to raise undead minions wreathed in flame. These servants, called Ash Revenants, are Draugr infused with searing heat, exploding into firestorms upon defeat.
Personality
Vesuv is a complex figure, embodying the bitterness of a betrayed warrior and the ambition of a queen seeking to carve out her dominion. She has moments of great cruelty but is not without honor. Vesuv admires strength and respects those who survive her wrath, occasionally forging alliances with the bold and fearless. Her interactions are tinged with her tragic backstory, often revealing her loneliness and longing for the camaraderie of her mortal life.
Goals and Conflicts
- Primary Goal: Establish her kingdom of fire in Skyrim’s volcanic regions, using her magic to terraform the land.
- Moral Conflict: Though she despises her undead form, her desire for power and revenge outweighs any attempt to reclaim her humanity.
- Rivalries:
- The Greybeards, whose Thu’um seeks to silence her fiery rampages.
- Daedric worshippers, particularly followers of Mehrunes Dagon, whose artifact caused her downfall.
- Alliances:
- Flame Atronachs, who serve as her scouts and messengers.
- Certain factions of the Dwemer, whose ancient lava-forging techniques intrigue her.
In-Game Role
Vesuv could serve as a major antagonist in a volcanic region, presenting moral dilemmas to the player. She might offer power in exchange for loyalty, challenging their ethics. Alternatively, she could become a reluctant ally against a greater threat, providing access to her vulcanization magic for crafting unique weapons and armor.
