# ![[Pasted image 20251012223911.png|200]] ```toon character: identity_id: daymaster_v1 name: The Daymaster species_or_type: Human (rumored partial Elf) apparent_age: 42 height: 178 cm build: "lean, upright, graceful" skin_tone: "#E8D8C4" face: shape: oval with refined jawline brow: "slight arch, well-groomed" eyes: color: "#C0C0C0" shape: narrow almond distance: average nose: "straight, elegant bridge" mouth: "soft smile, thin upper lip, balanced lower lip" distinctives[3]: silver-white hair with pale roots slight crow’s feet at outer corners of eyes perpetual serene smile hair: color: "#F5F5F5" length: medium (to collar) style: "smooth, combed back" part: center palette[5]: "#F5F5F5" "#C0C0C0" "#E8D8C4" "#9CA9C6" "#FFD85E" signature_items[2]: sunburst medallion of polished brass The White Book (civic ledger) wardrobe_default: "formal Rivermarch attire—silver coat with navy lining and sun-gold trim, immaculate gloves" allowed_variations: hair: minor styling only; no color change makeup: none aging: ±3 years weight: stable do_not_change[4]: eye color hair color smile shape facial structure notes: Always appears pristine and public-facing; posture and expression must evoke calm authority and benevolent control. ``` #### **Basic Information** - **Name:** Unknown (Alias: _The Daymaster_) - **Race/Species:** Human (assumed), though some claim Elven blood - **Class/Profession:** Civil Architect, Orator, Cultural Strategist - **Alignment/Morality:** Lawful Neutral (utilitarian, charismatic authoritarianism) - **Age:** Late 30s to early 50s (uncertain; youthful voice, but eyes speak of endurance) - **Gender & Pronouns:** He/Him (assumed) - **Appearance:** Always seen in immaculate, formal attire tailored in the Rivermarch style—often bright silver, navy, and sun-gold accents. Hair either snow white or carefully bleached, eyes a piercing shade of pale gray. Wears a sunburst medallion over his heart—polished, not magical. He is always smiling, always welcoming, always watching. Clean-shaven, average height, but carries the posture of someone used to balconies and speeches. --- #### **Personality & Traits** - **Personality Summary:** Graceful, eloquent, and endlessly patient, the Daymaster is the **face of the Vigil**—a man of impeccable manners and dangerous optimism. He presents tyranny as structure, surveillance as civility, and control as _community engagement_. Unlike his counterpart, he **revels in visibility**, shaking hands while reshaping law. - **Strengths & Skills:** - **Public Manipulation:** Master orator, expert in framing unpopular decisions as civic duty. - **Behavioral Engineering:** Designs festivals, curfews, citizen programs to reinforce obedience. - **Administrative Power:** Oversees permits, civic rewards, and the kingdom’s merit-based systems. - **Surveillance Through Routine:** Converts everyday structure (temple hours, trade times, school chants) into data collection. - **Charisma & Diplomacy:** Rarely refused. His invitations are feared and sought in equal measure. - **Weaknesses & Flaws:** - **Overexposure:** Because he is always seen, he is also easier to track. He relies heavily on popularity and cannot afford scandal. - **Believes in Civility as Weapon:** Cannot grasp that some people resist with faith or emotion, not logic. - **Dependency on Systems:** His strength is institutional. Remove the system, and he becomes limited. - **Never Alone:** Always escorted—less out of protection and more because he fears what happens when he loses the audience. - **Mannerisms & Speech Patterns:** Warm, confident tone. Frequently uses inclusive language (“we,” “our city,” “for the good of Rivermarch”). Delivers praise and correction in the same breath. Never curses. Never yells. Believes every disagreement is a misunderstanding he can _correct_. Pauses strategically for applause—even when none comes. --- #### **Background & Story Role** - **Backstory Summary:** The Daymaster appeared in Rivermarch weeks after the Vigil began formalizing its presence. No one recalls his arrival, but everyone remembers his **first address in the Square**, where he calmly explained the **"Transitional Stability Accord"** that justified the Volunteer Guard’s displacement. He is not a native. He is not from Brevoy. And yet, he speaks as if he has always been here. - **Current Motivations:** To ensure the Vigil becomes the _public face_ of Rivermarch’s safety. While the Nightmaster crushes rebellion in silence, the Daymaster **codifies it into policy.** His goal is to render the old guard obsolete—not with force, but with ceremony, policy, and _overwhelming positive reinforcement._ - **Connections & Relationships:** - Loyal to [[Valerius Crowne]], though the two are never seen in the same place - Knows of the Nightmaster, but their interactions are _ritually asynchronous_—their shifts do not overlap - Politely hostile toward [[Maximus]]; respects his symbolism but sees him as outdated - Courteous toward [[Brinn Whitewood]] in public, but quietly maneuvering to isolate him politically - Uses occasional gestures of support to manipulate [[Linzi Fairwind]] and the public’s morale - **Factions or Allegiances:** - **The Vigil** (public leader during daylight operations) - **[[Valerius Crowne]]’s Network** (instrument of social restructuring) - Has the support of multiple civil offices and minor bureaucratic leaders (via favors, promotions, etc.) - **Notable Items or Equipment:** - **Sunburst Medallion:** Not magical. Purely symbolic—worn during every appearance. A promise of “illumination through order.” - **Civic Ledger (The White Book):** Tracks names, violations, attendance, and contributions. Often used for awarding civic "merit tokens." - **The Laurel of Silence:** A wreath placed on citizens deemed “disruptive to cohesion.” Public, nonviolent, and terrifying. No one knows what happens afterward. - **Scroll of 47 Voices:** A speech he reads aloud at key gatherings, meant to “remind the people of unity.” It changes slightly each time—and no one remembers when it started. --- #### **Additional Notes** - **Recurring Themes:** - The velvet hand behind the iron fist - Beauty as control - The illusion of consent - Order made joyful - “Soft tyranny” via structure and social engineering - **Player/GM Notes:** - Never directly threatens anyone. His cruelty is always polite. - When in doubt, he praises someone—before explaining why they are being reassigned, retrained, or silenced. - When roleplaying him, think “benevolent cult leader crossed with a city spokesperson.” He believes what he says. - Loves public forums. Prefers to let others damn themselves with their own words. ---