👁️ Xerocomath

Character Overview

Xerocomath, in the surface sun, finds himself forced to recalibrate. Gone is the chaos and disdain of the Underdark, replaced by the lawful weight of the surface world. Yet from this dissonance he finds purpose. He gathers vibrations and truths, weaving the echoes of the deep into his own craft. His goal remains clear: one day he will bring his son to the surface, to the light of the sun, to a world remade in their image. That day lies ahead. For now, he learns, he adapts, and he waits.

Detailed Background

From the Depths

Xerocomath hails from the Underdark, a realm where chaos reigns and disdain is currency. As an Oculon bard, he thrived in the shadows, learning to weave vibrations and echoes into his craft. His connection to Tarkir's borderlands hints at ancient influences—particularly the domain once touched by Silumgar, the elder dragon whose corruption still lingers in dark corners.

The Surface Recalibration

In the surface sun, Xerocomath finds himself forced to recalibrate. Gone is the chaos and disdain of the Underdark, replaced by the lawful weight of the surface world. Yet from this dissonance he finds purpose. He gathers vibrations and truths, weaving the echoes of the deep into his own craft. Where others see conflict between chaos and order, Xerocomath sees opportunity.

A Father's Quest

Xerocomath's ultimate goal remains clear: one day he will bring his son to the surface, to the light of the sun, to a world remade in their image. His son remains in the Underdark, a constant motivation for everything Xerocomath does on the surface. That day lies ahead. For now, he learns, he adapts, and he waits—gathering the knowledge, power, and resources necessary to make the surface safe for his child.

The Black-Watch Connection

Hints suggest that Xerocomath may have connections to—or knowledge of—an ancient branch of the Black-Watch that once infiltrated the realms. Whether he seeks to uncover their secrets, avoid their notice, or use their methods remains unclear. But his Oculon abilities make him uniquely suited to perceiving truths others miss, including the hidden movements of shadow organizations.

Personality & Traits

• Adaptive: Constantly recalibrating to the surface world's expectations
• Purposeful: Everything he does serves his ultimate goal
• Patient: Willing to wait and learn before acting
• Collector: Gathers vibrations, truths, and echoes of power
• Visionary: Dreams of remaking the world for his son

Special Abilities & Items

Quest Hooks

• Confronting the old influence of Silumgar over his domain
• Finding a way to bring his son to the surface safely
• Discovering hints of the Black-Watch's ancient infiltrations
• Bridging the gap between Underdark chaos and surface order
• Weaving echoes of the deep into new forms of power

Relationships & Connections

His Son (Motivation): Xerocomath's child remains in the Underdark. Every action on the surface, every piece of knowledge gathered, every alliance forged—all serve the ultimate goal of bringing his son to the light of the sun.

Silumgar's Domain (Past): The shadow of the elder dragon Silumgar still touches Xerocomath's former home. Confronting this old influence may be necessary to truly break free from the Underdark's chains.

The Black-Watch (Mystery): Ancient hints suggest infiltrations by this shadow organization. Xerocomath's Oculon senses may allow him to uncover secrets others cannot perceive.

With the Party: Xerocomath brings a unique perspective shaped by the Underdark. His bardic talents preserve the group's stories while his Oculon nature allows him to perceive truths others miss.

Home Plane: From the Underdark, now exploring Tarkir's Borderlands and adapting to the surface world