Dorian Storm, born Brontë Secondsun Wyvernwind, is an air genasi[5] bard who appeared in Exandria Unlimited Prime, Campaign Three of Critical Role, and Exandria Unlimited: Kymal. He is a member of the Crown Keepers and Bells Hells. He is played by Robbie Daymond.
Description[]
Official full-body portrait of Dorian in Exandria Unlimited Prime, by Hannah Friederichs.[art 4]
Official full-body portrait of Dorian in Campaign Three, by Hannah Friederichs.[art 5]
Appearance[]
Dorian has sky-blue skin, crystal-blue eyes, and jet-black hair that falls in an ombre finishing in white and sky-blue just past his shoulders. He is 6'1"[15] and more lightweight than he appears. Most of his clothes and his lute are sunburst blue, but the inside of his cape is colored the oranges and reds of a sunset.[16] On his chest is a metallic plate in the shape of wings, and it's unclear whether it's purely ornamental or armor. As an air genasi, he moves with a lightness that could be mistaken for confidence.[17]
For his return to Marquet, Dorian was uncharacteristically clean, spotless and shined.[18]
Personality[]
Dorian is well spoken and charismatic. He seems to have come from a very secluded place, and likes to see different kinds of people living together.[19] He desperately wants to prove himself.[20] Dorian appears to have left home to look for a better life, but he often dodges questions about his past, seemingly uncomfortable when talking about it.
When Poska said Dorian seems to come from money, Dorian nervously brushed it off and claimed to just be a humble bard.[21]
After his conversation with Lolth and his offering to give her Poska in exchange for power, Dorian's alignment switched from Chaotic Good to Chaotic Neutral.[22]
Biography[]
Background[]
Fan art of Dorian, by Stephanie Brown.[art 6]
Born as Brontë Wyvernwind in about 816 PD, he is the second son of the prominent and wealthy Wyvernwind family and is second in line to the family inheritance.[23] His home was among the tents of the Silken Squall,[24] where he lived "a very cloistered life".[20] Growing up, when he was caught trying to lie, his family would hire someone to cast Zone of Truth on him to force a confession.[25]
Around Misuthar 842 PD, he left home and took the name Dorian Storm, later saying of "Brontë" that he "left that name behind".[26][27] His travels away from home started in Marquet,[28] where he spent at least one night in a hostel in Jrusar and had his purse strings cut overnight.[29] Seven months later, around Quen'pillar 842, he was playing music gigs in Emon on the continent of Tal'Dorei.[30]
Exandria Unlimited Prime[]
"The Nameless Ones" (E1x01)[]
With the rest of the Exandria Unlimited Prime party, Dorian woke up in a house in Emon with no memory of the preceding week. When investigating the Blightstar, Dorian picked up the crate containing the Circlet of Barbed Vision but immediately became nauseous and vomited oily black ichor. When they needed a more convenient method of transporting the circlet, Dorian dumped it from its crate into his cloak and gave it to Dariax to carry.
"The Oh No Plateau" (E1x02)[]
While camping on the road to the Flamereach Outpost, during Dorian's watch he heard a faint lullaby being sung in Undercommon, took out his flute, and softly played along with it. He sensed a pair of eyes watching him, pleased.
"A Glorious Return" (E1x03)[]
The party made their way to Gilmore's Glorious Goods and asked Gilmore for his help. Dorian, alongside most of the party, was instantly charmed and enamored by Gilmore, so much so that he almost introduced himself as Brontë before catching himself. Dorian managed to wangle a free healing potion from Gilmore after failing to negotiate a sufficient discount from Inanna. He additionally purchased some ball bearings, smoke bombs, caltrops, and an immovable rod.
"By the Road" (E1x04)[]
On the road to Byroden, Dorian told the party a little about his upbringing, and that he had a brother. Upon arriving, he participated in the Gem of Byroden pageant, but did not place.
"A Test of Worth" (E1x05)[]
Fan art of the Spider Queen's offer to Dorian, by MyHistrionics.[art 7]
While camping on the road to the Qoniiran ruins in the Rifenmist Jungle, Dariax woke up Dorian and told him he had a nightmare. They settled down to sleep back-to-back, but Dariax was still carrying the circlet and it gave Dorian an electric shock. Dariax admitted that his dream was of the Spider Queen, and Dorian responded loudly enough to wake the rest of the party.
Dorian told Fy'ra about the Circlet of Barbed Vision and that they were being pursued by Poska and the Nameless Ones. Fy'ra admitted that she had been following the party for some time, waiting to see if they needed her. Fearne offered to carry the circlet for a while, then suddenly, Dorian's nose began to bleed and his ears began to ring, which grew louder each time Fy'ra Rai approached him, or Fearne approached with the circlet. Spiders then began appearing on the party, and they agreed to put the circlet in the middle of the campsite and go back to sleep.
Dorian then had a dream where he saw Fy'ra being pulled into the darkness and tried to push against it. The dream began to shift as he called out to the Spider Queen to bring back his memories from the past week, in exchange for him handing the Circlet of Barbed Vision over to Poska. While this caused a shift in his alignment, Lolth kept her promise and gave back his memories.[31] Fy'ra was still on watch when he awoke, and he looked towards her. She told him there was still time to sleep, so he rolled over but did not go back to sleep.
Upon reaching the Qoniiran ruins, The Wildmother asked each member of the party in turn what they wanted. Dorian responded that if they were prevented from getting what they needed, he wouldn't allow it. At the end of their test, Dorian offered to carry the circlet for a while, and when Dariax tossed it to him, Dorian caught and held it without any of the problems that had previously beset him. When he packed it away, Orym confronted him, saying that if he didn't give it back to Dariax, they were going to have a problem. Reluctantly, Dorian returned it to Dariax. Orym saw a glint of spider silk shining on the back of Dorian's hand, and Dariax saw the same thing on Dorian’s eye.
"The Gift Among the Green" (E1x06)[]
The party arrived in Niirdal-Poc and ate a meal with Fy’ra’s friend Elam Genar. Over dinner, Dorian admitted his real name, Bronte and explained that "Dorian Storm" was a stage name. The party were attacked in the city, and after fending off their attackers, Fy'ra Rai told the party she must go search for her sister and said her goodbyes. She went to Dorian, took his head in her hands, and pulled their foreheads together. She told him that she knew something drove him to a terrible choice, making him think it was better to be alone. She urged him to stay with his new found family. Doiran told her not to worry, he would do anything for his friends.
"Beyond the Heart City" (E1x07)[]
Dorian went back to the battle scene to find his ax among the bodies. When he recovered it, he pulled away a strand of spider silk and heard the voice of the Spider Queen taunting him for his cowardice.
During their fight in the ruins of Niirdal-Sarqet, Dorian heard the voice of the Spider Queen taunting him multiple times, insulting the party’s capabilities and Dorian’s leadership, goading him into putting on the circlet, but Dorian resisted and ignored her.
"What Comes Next" (E1x08)[]
After the defeat of Myr'atta Niselor, Dorian performed a ritual to reunite Opal and Ted, using the residuum they took from Emon. The sisters successfully restored, the party tried to decide what to do next. Dorian pointed out that they hadn't found Tetrarch Umejii, and that they were still being hunted by assassins. They dubbed themselves the Crown Keepers and agreed to stick together for a while.
Between campaigns[]
Following the events taking place in Exandria Unlimited Prime, Dorian returned to Byroden and accepted the mission from Keyleth. She sent Orym and his friends Fearne and Dorian to investigate the source of the attack on Zephrah. Keyleth used Transport via Plants to sneak them to the skyship port in Emon, on which they eventually traveled to Jrusar.[32]
Campaign Three[]
"The Draw of Destiny" (3x01)[]
As soon as he stepped on the ground of Marquet, Dorian found himself responding to a mysterious attack of animated objects in the streets, fighting alongside Ashton Greymoore, Fresh Cut Grass, Imogen Temult, and Laudna, and they attracted the attention of Bertrand Bell, who promised to make introductions to high-placed people in the city.[33] Bertrand introduced the party to Lord Ariks Eshteross, who immediately challenged them to combat as a test of their abilities.
"Trial by Firelight" (3x02)[]
After passing their test, Eshteross sat and discussed business with the party. As most of the group gathered around him, he adjusted the top of his cane and those closest felt a warmth which Dorian only much later realized was a Zone of Truth.
"The Trail and the Toll" (3x03)[]
Following a relatively successful mission, the party headed out to the Spire by Fire Inn where they drank and chatted, agreeing to meet up in the morning. Bertrand bought the drinks and paid for rooms for Dorian, Fearne and Orym, and gradually everyone either went home or to their rooms as Bertrand continued to celebrate with multiple drinks. Dorian stayed up with him to take care of him, playing songs in the hope that he’d fall asleep. Bertrand gradually became drunker and more loquacious as the evening progressed, until eventually, he decided to go for a walk and sent Dorian to bed.
"On the Trail of a Killer" (3x04)[]
Hunting down Bertrand’s killer, Dorian found a tiefling who knew Dugger. Dorian pressed him for information, and cast Charm Person on him. The tiefling happily shared more information, and flirted very aggressively. Once Dorian had all of the information he needed, he awkwardly left.
"Growing Bonds and Teasing Threads" (3x06)[]
The party decided to play a drinking game to get to know each other better: What the fuck is up with that? Dorian revealed he’s part of a wealthy noble family, and is second in line to inherit. He explained that he was trying to fulfill expectations he's put upon himself that he wouldn't be able to fulfill within his family. As the party began to wind down, Dorian played a song and Laudna gave him a doll of Bertrand Bell she had crafted from chicken bones and Bertrand's hair.
The next day, they went to the Krook House to see if they could find more information on Oshad Breshio from Anni Aughta. After some bantering, Dorian entered into a musical contest with her, which he ultimately won when one of the strings of Anni's fiddle snapped. Later that day, when the party was investigating the Dreamscape Theater, Dorian was approached by a figure cloaked in a hood, eventually revealing themselves to be Cyrus Wyvernwind, Dorian's brother.
"A Woodworker's Quandary" (3x08)[]
The next evening, while the party was drinking, Orym noticed the mysterious cloaked Hubbat Corsair from the theater had followed them and was watching them. Orym and Chetney followed him and persuaded him to talk to them, where he told them he wanted to talk with Dorian. Orym quickly retrieved Dorian and the rest of the party. The figure revealed himself to be Cyrus Wyvernwind. He said just wanted to see how Dorian's doing. He explained why he left home, how he ended up with a large bounty on his head, and why he’s working with the Corsairs. The party decided to continue their conversation inside.
Cyrus didn’t want to go home until this situation was resolved. He and Dorian were the only children of the noble leadership of the Silken Squall - the best analogous title is probably "prince", although Dorian expressed some discomfort about being referred to that way. Dorian told the party his real name, Brontë Wyvernwind, and explained a little more about the Silken Squall. Dorian then escorted Cyrus back to the Elder's Post, the safe house of the Corsairs. On the way, Dorian gave him the Sending stone and told him to use it if he needed anything.
"Ghosts, Dates, and Darker Fates" (3x10)[]
Dorian confessed to the party that he gave his sending stone to Cyrus, so Orym gave him the corresponding stone so he could talk to his brother. The party then split up, Dorian, Orym, and Chetney staying to keep watch on the Moon Tower. Dorian and Chetney bonded as they pretended to be passers-by, calling each other friend.
"Chasing Nightmares" (3x11)[]
During their fight against Ira Wendagoth within the Moon Tower, Dorian used Shatter to free Gurge Kisgregg from his cage. After Ira teleported away with Dimension Door and initiated the destruction of the tower, the party fled as fast as possible without outright running. Behind them the tower exploded and Dorian was struck by falling debris, knocking him unconscious.
The party then went to the Diamond Horizon Bathhouse to clean up before meeting Ela Lumas. Dorian took Chetney to go get massages.
"Make It Fashion" (3x12)[]
The party went shopping for suitable attire for the upcoming ball, and Dorian happily gave everyone advice on fashion and etiquette. When asked what outfit he wanted, he said that he already had one, intending to wear the garments he’d previously purchased in Byroden for the pageant there. They decided to craft their own masks and Chetney gifted Dorian the wooden toy airship he'd promised him. Dorian’s mask was made out of fabric and sculpted to look like it was blowing in the wind.
Upon returning to Eshteross’s manor, the party decided that Dorian should go as himself, possibly pretending to be interested in employing Armand's Paragon's Call mercenaries. Eshteross approved of this plan, saying it would make things easier. Dorian realized that if he was to go as Bronte Wyvernwind, he would need a change in attire. He borrowed a suit and mask from Eshteross, the mask stern and regal, the suit severe, elegant and lacking in flair. He pulled out his handmade mask and crumpled it into a ball, leaving it in Eshteross’s bureau. He asked if Eshteross could promise his family protection if he used his real identity, and Eshteross admitted that everything came with a risk but he would do everything in his power.
"A Dance of Deception" (3x13)[]
At the ball, Orym noticed that Cyrus was in attendance and informed Dorian. Dorian told Chetney to go figure out why he's here and make sure he wasn't going to do anything stupid.
The party reconvened on the dance floor to enact their plan to steal Armand Treshi’s ring. There was much discussion about exactly what they were going to try and little agreement, but Dorian ended up with the tracking ring as he and Fearne joined the dance. They began trying to get closer to Armand by working their way via other partners as the dance continued. Fearne managed to pull his ring from his thumb and dropped it. As Armand searched the floor, Dorian kicked the real ring away but Armand noticed and went toward the sound, ignoring Dorian's attempt to pull him into the dance. The party were eventually able to successfully switch the rings.
Fan art of Dorian farewell with Bells Hells, by Rebecca Snowden.[art 9]
"In Too Deep" (3x14)[]
At the ball, the party fought against Emoth Kade, almost catching her. As Emoth retreated, the group heard Cyrus's voice outside in the hall. Dorian and Laudna ran out and witnessed a shackled Cyrus being escorted out of the ball by a guard and the Green Seekers.
Dorian threw a smoke grenade, dashed into the obscured area, and bumped into one of the Seekers holding Cyrus. He successfully Charmed him, but the other one was holding Cyrus's other arm. Using his cane, Lord Eshteross whacked her on the head, and with a natural 20, Dorian convinced the Charmed guard to let them go. Toward the edge of the smoke cloud, he cast Invisibility on Cyrus and they succeeded in reaching the carriages unnoticed.
The rest of the party joined them, and with a very tense Lord Eshteross they traveled to his manor. Once there, Cyrus explained that one of the Hubatt Corsairs occasionally worked for Lady Emoth, who had worked with Dugger for a while. Emoth hired him to help her steal things at the ball in return for part of her "great treasure". Emoth had often spoken of a business partner she worked with, referred to as "Mother". When Cyrus was arrested, however, the guards thought he had been involved with the recent destruction of the Moon Tower by the party. The group realized the authorities were confusing Dorian and Cyrus.
Eshteross offered his skyship to smuggle Cyrus to Emon, but pointed out that the guards still would be looking for "a certain type of person", staring pointedly at Dorian. In addition, Dorian also realized that due to the way he last left Emon, they really shouldn't go there, but reluctantly agreed to accompany Cyrus. As the carriage holding Dorian and Cyrus pulled away, Dorian's toy airship was left floating via Levitate. A child on the street ran up, snatched it, and ran down the street.
"The Shade Mother" (3x16)[]
Fearne, Imogen and Orym used their sending stone to send Dorian a message, telling him they missed him and asking how he was. He responded, telling them he had not been gone that long and was still in the air.
"Exandria Unlimited: Kymal, Part 1" (E2x01)[]
Dorian and his brother arrived in Emon and sought out Gilmore's aid to travel to Kymal. The two successfully arrived in the casino city and reunited with Fy'ra Rai, Opal and Dariax Zaveon. While catching up at the bar of the Maiden's Wish casino, the group caught the attention of Morrighan Ferus, and Cyrus and Dorian decided to try to flirt with her to get information on money making opportunities in Kymal, so they could clear Cyrus's bounty. Morrighan asks them to talk to her when she isn't at work and offers to meet the group at a nearby theater. There, Morrighan revealed that she's a thief and specialized in robbing casinos, so the group planned a casino heist.
Fan art of Dorian and his new instrument, by ElesirArt.[art 10]
While enacting the first part of their plan, Dariax and Opal gifted Dorian a mandolin they "acquired" for him in Byroden. He played a tune on it, and as he wasn't attuned, took psychic damage. He spent the rest of the time the group was preparing attuning to the mandolin. While the rest of the group were attempting to steal the key to Phaedrov Krishtan's penthouse, Dorian and his brother sat in the audience and watched the performance. Dorian enjoyed it, despite the bad reviews, and Cyrus reminded him of the time he accused Cyrus off being "pitchy" when he sang for their mother's birthday. Dorian remembered this, and stood by what he said, so Cyrus gently slapped him.
"Exandria Unlimited: Kymal, Part 2" (E2x02)[]
While preparing for their heist, the Crown Keepers went to the Chroma Dawn Spa to meet with Fy'ra's contact Jinoir. While there, Dorian decided to try out every treatment available, including several facial scrubs and a deep tissue massage, the latter of which was interrupted by Fy'ra telling everyone she had something she wished to discuss in private, urging everyone to go back upstairs.
Later that night, Cyrus, having awoken early as he'd gone to bed very early, woke up Dorian, and asked for his advice. Cyrus admitted that he wasn't ready to go home to the Silken Squall, let alone assume rule. The brothers talked openly, and acknowledged that their upbringing often kept them distant and sheltered from the world. Dorian told Cyrus that he would become a good leader, and admitted that he also wanted to stay out in the world, exploring and experiencing it, and that when they're both ready they could go home together. Cyrus became emotional and told Dorian that he was proud of him. The two played a few rounds of cards before going back to sleep near the fireplace.
During the heist, the party faced off against a goliath lieutenant of the Nameless Ones. The goliath filled the area with a poison vapor, which Dorian resisted the effects of by holding his breath. Dorian cast Warding Wind which deafened the goliath, and later attacked him with Dissonant Whispers, which prompted the man to tell him he's wanted, presumably by the Nameless Ones. The party then killed the goliath and continued on to the vault and took all the gold they needed. The party then escaped on a sky bar held aloft with brumestone, Dorian casting Fly on his brother with his new mandolin so they could steer it.
"Promise and Potential" (3x22)[]
When Bells Hells were about to leave Jrusar to look for Armand Treshi Orym, before going to sleep, used the sending stone to speak to Dorian, informing him of where were they going, and telling him that he had been missed. The bard, who was already sleeping, woke up with the message and told the halfling he missed them as well, and informed him that crazy things had happened where he was, mentioning the floating bar on which he and the Crown Keepers had left Kymal, and promising to tell Orym more about it later.
"Breaking Point" (3x31)[]
Outside the Calloway Layaway Orym used the sending stone to tell Dorian that he and his optimism were still missed, and wondering about his current location and happiness. The air genasi quickly responded, commenting how difficult landing the floating bar had been, and adding that his own group was keeping him busy; he said he missed Bells Hells as well, and asked Orym not to die.
"Compulsions" (3x40)[]
Fan art of Dorian's Sending to Orym, by Melissa Hahn.[art 11]
During Bells Hells' trip to Yios aboard the Silver Sun, after Chetney lost control during a flare of Ruidus and Imogen dreamed with her mother, Orym left his friends talking below deck and used the sending stone to speak with Dorian, informing him of their travel plans, the discoveries regarding the deaths of Will and Derrig, as well as the passing of Lord Eshteross; the halfling fighter expressed his relief at the genasi's absence, though admitting that he wished he was with them. Dorian answered, telling Orym he was sorry he couldn't be there with Bells Hells, and sending encouragement to his halfling friend.
"The Aurora Grows" (3x49)[]
A few days before the apogee solstice Orym contacted Dorian three different times to check on him and his friends. The bard informed him that Opal was getting "a little dark", and that the Crown Keepers were busy in their own corner of Exandria; he confirmed that the ley lines were visible from there as well, and accepted the fighter's advice when he told him to find a safe place soon.
"Somewhere Out There" (3x59)[]
After Ludinus Da'leth's Malleus Key activated during the solstice, a flash of energy sent Orym, Laudna and Ashton to Issylra. The halfling tried to use one of his sending stones to contact Dorian and ask him how the sky looked like in his corner of Exandria, and if he was alright. However, the magical object only produced a loud echo, shaking in Orym's hand.
"Crisis of Faith" (3x61)[]
When Elder Joan Abaddina of Hearthdell used her scrying well with some of Dariax's hair that Deni$e gave her, the water showed both Dariax and Dorian looking nervous and worried in an unknown location. Ashton was very surprised, since he didn't expect to see his old teammate during Deni$e's turn with the scrying well; when she asked about him, the earth genasi said that the bard was "their bag of dicks".[34]
Relationships[]
Dariax Zaveon[]
Dorian has referred to Dariax as a friend, which Dariax appeared touched by. Dorian told Poska that "if he doesn't like someone, I don't like someone."[35]
Fy'ra Rai[]
Dorian was a little hesitant in trusting Fy'ra Rai originally when she joined the party given the amount of time he has spent with Orym, Dariax, Fearne, and Opal. He gradually respects her more as she proves trustworthy on their journey south of Byroden, and into Niirdal-Poc, with her strong urge of protection over the group.
Orym[]
Fan art of Orym missing Dorian, by Taylor Weltzer.[art 12]
Dorian's feelings were hurt when Orym expressed alarm about Dorian holding onto the Circlet of Barbed Vision tightly because for Dorian it wasn't so much about personal power but about ensuring that their party collectively kept stewardship of the evil artifact.[36] By the time of Campaign Three, Dorian considered Orym their small group's leader.[37] At some point between the time of EXU and Campaign Three, Orym told Dorian, along with Fearne, about his deceased husband.[38]
After Dorian left Marquet, he kept a sending stone with him, and Orym used it to contact him several times, letting him know that Bells Hells didn't forget about him.
During an exercise about honesty Orym admitted that he still missed Dorian, and although sometimes he felt that those feelings were okay, sometimes he felt that they weren't.[39]
Cyrus Wyvernwind[]
Growing up, Dorian felt that there was often distance between him and Cyrus, and since Cyrus was the heir to the leadership of the Silken Squall and Dorian was second line.[40] This changed after the brothers reunited in Jrusar and after Cyrus revealed the situation in which he'd found himself. Dorian began to feel protective of his brother, and by the time they were traveling to Kymal, felt that losing him would be his worst fear.[41]
Bertrand Bell[]
Dorian quickly became fond of Bertrand after meeting him, and the two shared a moment at the Spire by Fire the night after their first encounter with Dugger, shortly before Bertrand was killed, in which Bertrand urged Dorian to make the most of his opportunities.[42] Afterward, Dorian felt upset about Bertrand's death,[43] and referred to him as a friend when he took his revenge on Dugger.[44]
Character information[]
Exandria Unlimited Prime stats[]
Dorian's character stats were rerolled between Exandria Unlimited Prime and Campaign Three.[45] His original stats at level 2 were:[46]
| HP: 13 | AC: 14 | DC: 12/10 |
| Str: 14 | Dex: 14 | Con: 10 |
| Int: 12 | Wis: 10 | Cha: 15 |
Notable items[]
Fan art of Dorian with his lute, by Deandra Scicluna.[art 13]
- Winged Boots, passed down through his family[47][48]
- Moon-Touched Scimitar, kept hidden beneath his lute by an extra tuning pin[49][50]
- Handaxe, with a handle that detaches to be a flute;[51] the flute is a fipple flute in the style of a Native American flute: two-chambered with an external block and held vertically in front of the player[52]
- Immovable Rod[53]
SixFive smoke grenades[54]- Caltrops[55]
- Bag of ball bearings[56]
- Bertrand Bell doll made from chicken bones and Bertrand's hair, gifted by Laudna[57]
- Sending stone, twin to one held by Orym[58]
- Mimic-tooth necklace, made and given to him by Fearne.[59]
- Canaith Mandolin of deep red mahogany, given to him by Dariax Zaveon upon Dorian's return to Tal'Dorei[60]
Former items[]
- Wooden airship with "S.S. Brontë" carved into it from Chetney Pock O'Pea[61]. It was left floating in the street by Dorian on his departure and was snatched by a child.[62]
Abilities[]
- Limited Blindsight[63]
Genasi abilities[]
Feats[]
- Magic Initiate: Sorcerer[66]
- Chromatic Orb (1/day)
- 2 Sorcerer cantrips
Proficiencies[]
Skills: Deception,[67] Sleight of Hand,[68][69] Persuasion[70]
Expertise: Performance,[71][72] Athletics[73][74]
Bard abilities[]
- Bardic Inspiration (1d8)[75]
- Jack of All Trades
- Song of Rest (1d6)
- Bard College: College of Swords
- Font of Inspiration
Bard spells[]
| Spell level | Spell | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0 (cantrip) | Blade Ward[78] | |
| 0 (cantrip) | Mending[79] | |
| 0 (cantrip) | Minor Illusion[80] | |
| 0 (cantrip) | Thunderclap[81] | |
| 1st | Charm Person[82] | |
| 1st | Cure Wounds[83] | |
| 1st | Dissonant Whispers[84] | |
| 1st | Thunderwave[85] | |
| 2nd | Invisibility[86] | |
| 2nd | Shatter[87] | |
| 2nd | Warding Wind[88] | |
| 3rd | Hypnotic Pattern[89] | |
| 3rd | Motivational Speech[90] |
Behind the scenes[]
Robbie Daymond named Dorian after the Dorian musical mode, in reference to his youthfulness through a connection to The Picture of Dorian Gray, and after his first pet, a Great Dane. Brontë Secondsun Wyvernwind was chosen for its similarly thematic connections: Brontë being "thunder" in Greek for a weather theme, and Secondsun in reference to him being a second son. Dorian's stage surname "Storm" was chosen because he "wanted a cheesy stage name" and for its thematic relation to Brontë.[91]
Dorian's character was developed specifically to contrast with Robbie's self-described extroversion and social confidence. He sought to play a bard opposite to his own comfort as a musical performer and to the type of bard Scanlan Shorthalt from Campaign One was established as. Going into Exandria Unlimited Prime, he drew from being a new cast member and sought to "find a character that is competent and charming, but also nervous". He found "a bard with stage fright" and "high charisma with social anxiety" to be a fun, complex character.[91]
Dorian was brought into Campaign Three as a guest character after Liam and Ashley chose to play the campaign with their Exandria Unlimited Prime characters Orym and Fearne, who started as initial Campaign Three concepts, leading to Dorian being a "perfect fit" to bring with them. His stats, which were originally determined using the standard array method, were re-determined under the same rules as other characters in Campaign Three and in prior campaigns: using the rolled method in the Player's Handbook with a homebrewed rule that if the sum of the scores was less than 70, they could reroll the scores.[92][93]
Appearances and mentions[]
- Exandria Unlimited Prime, every episode
- Exandria Unlimited: Kymal, every episode
- Campaign Three
- "The Draw of Destiny" (3x01)
- "Trial by Firelight" (3x02)
- "The Trail and the Toll" (3x03)
- "On the Trail of a Killer" (3x04)
- "The Threat Between the Walls" (3x05)
- "Growing Bonds and Teasing Threads" (3x06)
- "Behind the Curtain" (3x07)
- "A Woodworker's Quandary" (3x08)
- "Thicker Grows the Meal and Plot" (3x09)
- "Ghosts, Dates, and Darker Fates" (3x10)
- "Chasing Nightmares" (3x11)
- "Make It Fashion" (3x12)
- "A Dance of Deception" (3x13)
- "In Too Deep" (3x14)
- "The Tunnels Below" (3x15), mentioned only
- "The Shade Mother" (3x16), via sending stone [DM]
- "Heart-to-Heartmoor" (3x17), mentioned only
- "A Hungry Jungle" (3x18), mentioned only
- "Promise and Potential" (3x22), via sending stone [DM]
- "Dark Portents" (3x29), mentioned only
- "Breaking Point" (3x31), via sending stone [DM]
- "Blood and Dust" (3x33), mentioned only
- "Pyrrhic Return" (3x35), mentioned only
- "Compulsions" (3x40), mentioned only
- "Call of the Wild" (3x41), via sending stone
- "The Aurora Grows" (3x49), via sending stone [DM]
- "Somewhere Out There" (3x59), mentioned only
- "Crisis of Faith" (3x61), via Scrying
- "A Haunted Past" (3x63), mentioned only
- "For The Tempest" (3x68), mentioned only
- "Nice" (3x69), mentioned only
- "To Hurt Is to Heal" (3x79), mentioned only
- "The Eve of the Red Moon" (3x81), mentioned only, indirect
- "Doorways to Darker Depths" (3x86), mentioned only
- "True Heroism" (3x91), mentioned only
Quotations[]
- "Mm-hmm. Sorry, bacon lips."[94]
- (during a parting toast with Bells Hells) "You know what's funny? I've always felt, my entire life, always, like I was on the outside looking in. And you, you have all made me feel like I am part of something bigger, and I will be forever grateful for that. Thank you."[95]
- (in response to Orym's sending stone message) "Oh, Orym. My heart aches that I cannot be there to help you. Find strength. Stay steadfast. Sending you fairer winds. Is this thing on?"[96]
Trivia[]
Screenshot of Matthew Mercer cosplaying as Dorian Storm from "What Comes Next" (E1x08).[art 15]
- Unlike the rest of the party in Exandria Unlimited Prime, Dorian's race was not clearly indicated in "The Nameless Ones" (E1x01). Instead, Robbie confirmed it in a Tweet a day after the initial broadcast.[5]
- Matt cosplayed Dorian in the sponsor segment of "What Comes Next" (E1x08).[97]
- The animation on his Campaign Three stat card features a ripple effect, similar to wind disturbing the surface of water.[13]
- Dorian has appeared in more consecutive episodes than any other guest character.
- His total appearances in a main campaign is also greater than Zahra Hydris' (13 episodes) and Kashaw Vesh's (12 episodes).
- His total appearances overall, including Exandria Unlimited and specials, remains greater than Zahra's and Kashaw's 14 overall appearances.
- Dorian is the second guest character from a miniseries or one-shot to appear in a main campaign, after Arkhan.
- Robbie Daymond revealed that Dorian had romantic feelings for a member of Bells Hells, though he kept some distance in that regard. When Marisha Ray asked if the bard was crushing on Imogen, Robbie simply said that the idea was "interesting" and that he was glad to know about Marisha's ships.[98]
- Robbie wrote and performed a song sung by Dorian during his airship journey back to Tal'Dorei in memory of his former traveling companion and fellow adventurer, "The Ballad of Bertrand Bell".
- Dorian is (so far) the only character to be a player character in three campaigns, namely Exandria Unlimited Prime, Campaign Three: Bells Hells and Exandria Unlimited: Kymal.
- Matthew Mercer has confirmed he has plans for Robbie and Dorian, even if the character isn't currently with Bells Hells.[99] As of "Rush for the Bloody Bridge" (3x82) Robbie can confirm Dorian is still alive.[100]
Art gallery[]
For more images, see Category:Images of Dorian Storm.
![Fan art of Dorian, by MateuszWilma.[art 16]](/wiki/File:Dorian_-_Mateusz_Wilma.jpg "Dorian - Mateusz Wilma.jpg (493 KB)")
![Fan art of Dorian Storm, by Scout Villegas.[art 17]](/wiki/File:Dorian_Storm_-_Scout_Villegas.jpg "Dorian Storm - Scout Villegas.jpg (298 KB)")
![Fan art of Dorian playing flute, by Jake Wennik.[art 18]](/wiki/File:Dorian_playing_flute_by_@OddAlchemist.jpg "Dorian playing flute by @OddAlchemist.jpg (79 KB)")
![Fan art of Dorian, by Makenzie Polkas.[art 19]](/wiki/File:Dorian_wombywoo.jpeg "Dorian wombywoo.jpeg (485 KB)")
External links[]
- Exandria Unlimited Playlist: Dorian (June 30, 2021)
References[]
Art:
- ↑ Official portrait in Exandria Unlimited: Kymal, by Hannah Friederichs (source). This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.
- ↑ Official portrait in Campaign 3, by Hannah Friederichs (source). This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.
- ↑ Official portrait in Exandria Unlimited Prime, by Hannah Friederichs from "The Nameless Ones" (E1x01). This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.
- ↑ Official full-body portrait of Dorian in Exandria Unlimited Prime, by Hannah Friederichs (source). This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.
- ↑ Official full-body portrait of Dorian in Campaign Three, by Hannah Friederichs (source). This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.
- ↑ Fan art of Dorian, by Stephanie Brown (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of the Spider Queen's offer to Dorian, by MyHistrionics (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of Dorian, by @ambikyu (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of Dorian farewell with Bells Hells, by Rebecca Snowden (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of Dorian and his new instrument, by ElesirArt (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of Dorian's Sending to Orym, by Melissa Hahn (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of Orym missing Dorian, by Taylor Weltzer (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of Dorian with his lute, by Deandra Scicluna (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of Dorian with his lute, by LornArt (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Screenshot of Matthew Mercer cosplaying as Dorian Storm from "What Comes Next" (E1x08). This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.
- ↑ Fan art of Dorian, by MateuszWilma (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of Dorian Storm, by Scout Villegas (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of Dorian playing flute, by Jake Wennik (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Fan art of Dorian, by Makenzie Polkas (source). Used with permission.
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