Dominic Butler was born amidst the neon glow and shadowy undercurrents of Seattle, a place where magic and technology intertwined in an electrifying dance. Raised by his father, a mage with a penchant for fire spells, Dominic inherited not just fiery talent but also an intense passion for the mystic arts. His early years were spent wandering the emerald campus of the University of Washington, where he found solace in dusty tomes and ancient runes. Under the watchful eye of his mentor, Professor Teremun Amari, a prominent figure in hermetic studies known for his groundbreaking research on elemental magic, Dominic flourished as a student. His days comprised late-night spellcasting and spirited debates about arcane theories intermixed with fleeting moments of fellowship with friends like Nathan Poole.
However, fate took a cruel turn when what should have been an ordinary semester ended with Dominic being expelled from the school. A catastrophic blaze engulfed one of UW's main lecture halls-a tragic accident that left students injured and some even missing-but it was Dominic who bore the brunt of suspicion when shadows whispered about jealous ambitions fueled by envy among peers. Despite being framed for arson amid increasingly frenzied rumors stoked by competitive students wanting him out of their way, there was someone who stood firm beside him: Professor Amari belied wholeheartedly in Dominic's innocence since Dominic's fire tended to have a purple hue to it, but the fire that day was bluer. The professor fought tirelessly to reveal any traceable evidence to clear Dominic's name while navigating through university politics riddled with corruption, despite the setbacks to his own position and reputation. Deciding to embrace his love and fascination of fire and hoping for an eventual "rebirth" into regular society, he decided to go by the moniker Phoenix.
Though expelled from university grounds amidst turbulent accusations and unfounded allegations, Phoenix found solace-abnd unexpected allies-in uncommon places. Searching for wisdom amid chaos led him to Nightowl, a seasoned human Talismonger whose eclectic shop brimmed with mystical artifacts packed with potential power hidden within charm-laden trinkets. Similarly, Cloud, a cunning elf Fixer with insatiable connections in Seattle's nightlife provided clandestine deals and late-night escapades that danced dangerously close to legality but promised adventure against drear corporate confinement. These newfound contacts provided sanctuary from judgement while sharpening Phoenix's abilities; unlike any rigid curriculum offered in academia, they introduced thrumming currents beneath Seattle's surface where street mysticism flourished under shadows cast by teeming megaplexes littered across its skyline. Meanwhile. his friend Nathan, who really never gave up on Dominic, graduated and was eventually hired as a mid-level mage by Ares Corporation.
Now, forever haunted by lingering doubts about what truly happened that fateful night at UW, while armed with friends old and new, and newfound skills honed on Seattle's streets rather than lecture rooms, Phoenix is determined not just to clear his name but also reclaim control over both destiny and power within the city's sprawling underworld which he now calls home, with purple tinged flames dancing ever brighter around him each day, despite darkness encroaching upon all sides.
However, fate took a cruel turn when what should have been an ordinary semester ended with Dominic being expelled from the school. A catastrophic blaze engulfed one of UW's main lecture halls-a tragic accident that left students injured and some even missing-but it was Dominic who bore the brunt of suspicion when shadows whispered about jealous ambitions fueled by envy among peers. Despite being framed for arson amid increasingly frenzied rumors stoked by competitive students wanting him out of their way, there was someone who stood firm beside him: Professor Amari belied wholeheartedly in Dominic's innocence since Dominic's fire tended to have a purple hue to it, but the fire that day was bluer. The professor fought tirelessly to reveal any traceable evidence to clear Dominic's name while navigating through university politics riddled with corruption, despite the setbacks to his own position and reputation. Deciding to embrace his love and fascination of fire and hoping for an eventual "rebirth" into regular society, he decided to go by the moniker Phoenix.
Though expelled from university grounds amidst turbulent accusations and unfounded allegations, Phoenix found solace-abnd unexpected allies-in uncommon places. Searching for wisdom amid chaos led him to Nightowl, a seasoned human Talismonger whose eclectic shop brimmed with mystical artifacts packed with potential power hidden within charm-laden trinkets. Similarly, Cloud, a cunning elf Fixer with insatiable connections in Seattle's nightlife provided clandestine deals and late-night escapades that danced dangerously close to legality but promised adventure against drear corporate confinement. These newfound contacts provided sanctuary from judgement while sharpening Phoenix's abilities; unlike any rigid curriculum offered in academia, they introduced thrumming currents beneath Seattle's surface where street mysticism flourished under shadows cast by teeming megaplexes littered across its skyline. Meanwhile. his friend Nathan, who really never gave up on Dominic, graduated and was eventually hired as a mid-level mage by Ares Corporation.
Now, forever haunted by lingering doubts about what truly happened that fateful night at UW, while armed with friends old and new, and newfound skills honed on Seattle's streets rather than lecture rooms, Phoenix is determined not just to clear his name but also reclaim control over both destiny and power within the city's sprawling underworld which he now calls home, with purple tinged flames dancing ever brighter around him each day, despite darkness encroaching upon all sides.