# ![[Pasted image 20251012223911.png|200]] ```JSON { "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": [ "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": ["#F5F5F5", "#C0C0C0", "#E8D8C4", "#9CA9C6", "#FFD85E"], "signature_items": ["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": ["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. ---