Flameheart Iskani

Eyes of flame burned in the dark of the night — not a single sound floated in the still air, save for the crackling of burning embers, and the slow, measured footsteps of a controlled burn.   This control, of course, would give at any moment. Such was the nature of fire.

  The Flameheart are a form of Iskani, infused with the essence of the elemental plane of fire. Fit to withstand blistering temperatures, these Iskani are often found in lands marked by extreme heat and volcanic activity.

Born of Fire

With the essence of fire in their blood, the flameheart iskani are known for being both elegant and supremely temperamental, carrying with them the volatile spirit that is the nature of fire.   Most elemental manifestations among the flameheart are minor, but quite striking in appearance. The element of fire may manifest itself in the iskani as limbs formed of animated magma or burning coals, glowing or flaming hair, and burning eyes, among others. Some may have cracks or ridges in the skin, between which the glow of magma may show through, and some might have flames shoot from open wounds; the latter is an example of how flameheart manifestations might not be immediately visible.

Hearts of Smoke

Some Flameheart Iskani may take on the aspect of smoke, rather than flame. These wispy Iskani often lack the bright, bold colors of flames and magma, though the stark contrast between their often pale grey skin and charcoal manifestations makes them bold in their own right. These Iskani often smolder and smoke, taking on similar manifestations to their more fiery counterparts, but their tempers are more controlled.

Heat Seekers

Flamehearts are seldom found in any climate cool enough to see ice and snow; a lack of extreme heat sources can be harmful over long periods of time. Though they are equipped to survive in the cold, doing so may drain their energy at dangerous rates.   These iskani are most pleased living in and around pools of magma, open flames, or oppressive sunlight. Rarely, one might find magma chambers tucked away in frigid locales where the flameheart have found safe haven in an otherwise inhospitable zone.