Commander Dietrich Naberius Lee
Demographics
Name: Dietrich Naberius Lee
Age:30
Sex/Gender: Cis Male
Sexuality: Bisexual
Occupation: Commander, Mage/Mercenary outside of GW2 Universe
Playlist: Dietrich (Spotify)
Pinterest Inspo BoardDietrich
Art Refs
Physical Appearance
Eye color: Bright Blue
Skin color:Light beige
Hair color:Light Blonde,with blue/pastel green tint on the bottom
Height:6’7
Weight:245 lbs
Body type: Extremely Muscular
Fitness level:Extremely fit
Scars/Birthmarks: Dietrich has a scar over his eye and a bit of flame/dragon magic on that same eye from dragonstorm,several scars on his arm,and a very large scar that goes across his entire midsection(Thanks Balthazar). He has opalescent lightning type veins running up and down his arms after EoD.
Other: He has horns lol.
Current Art
Yao
Older Art
2023 and onwards
2015-2022
FFXIV
Written Stories & Info
In my personal canon/GW2 Universe,Dietrich is in a relationship with Yao.Random tidbits and ask game answers:
-He favors Fire and Earth, but can use all of the elements.
-Dietrich loves spicy food
-He's much closer to the "very silly and rebellious but with good intentions"as he knows how to be a good leader, rally people, and be in command of a situation but tends to be a bit more...fireball first,negotiations later in some situations if left on his own. His rage is explosive,literally.
-He likes to tease his friends and is always down for an adventure rather than doing paperwork. He was raised on the streets as well, so he's had to learn alot about how to politely act in front of nobles etc.
-He's human! Aurenes magic affected him alot over the years, thus the horns and growth spurt.
3. Is there anything non-canon/unique about your Champion and Aurene? Powers, ways to communicate, transformations/brandings, etc
Yes!! Dietrich was a relatively normal human before he became Aurene's Champion. As she grew and he began to take in more of her power, his own body began to change. Dietrich began to grow, becoming taller and more muscular, and more shockingly, he grew horns. The ends of his hair began to turn an opalescent blue/green and his canines turned into actual fangs. In the final battle against Soo-Won, Dietrich receives a branding of opal lightning veins up and down his arms as a remanent of Aurene's power.
5. How did the Champion spend time with baby Aurene? Do they still spend time together once she’s an adolescent/an Elder Dragon?
Dietrich and Aurene were very close-as his own body changed, he often found solace in Aurene-who understood him better than anyone.
As a baby,they spent lots of time hunting and playing together. They spent a lot of time with Ion,Ptolemy and Anastasia,exploring the area around Tarir. As Aurene grew,she could often be found near Dietrich and his lion griffon Xerxes. Dietrich often visited Aurene once she was fully grown,still bringing her snacks and things he thought would fascinate her (Ugh embarrassing dad, stop it)
6. Did Aurene learn any quirk or habit from her Champion? Is her Champion aware of it? Did they try to correct her or was it intentional? Did they develop any habit during their time with her?
Aurene being raised by Dietrich meant that she became far snarkier than an elder dragon was likely meant to be. Dietrich has done nothing to stop this. Rioko was horrified the first time teenage Aurene snapped at a diplomat and Dietrich simply smirked. She sat them both down and scolded them regarding political language and keeping the peace. They did not listen.
9. Is there anyone Aurene dislikes? Why? Does she show it? Are they aware of it? What would have to happen for that to change?
There has not been anyone that Aurene truly dislikes other than Bangar. She knows it,he knew it. He was a pain in her butt.
10. How does your Champion feel about Aurene leaving? Do they believe they’ll see her again?
Dietrich has been devastated by Aurene's departure. He hopes he will see her again, but feels lost without her in many ways. This leads him to withdraw from his friends towards the start of SOTO, disappearing entirely when he gets dragged into Nayos with my canon wayfinder Hye-Jin.13.) What is your commander’s relationship with other authority figures? Do they often agree with the political situations they find themself in?
Dietrich grew up on the streets and has always had issues with authority figures-which made it much harder to maintain political relationships as he became an authority figure himself. Dietrich has walked out of dinners, punched nobles in the face, and straight up refused offers of funding and support for the guild if it came at the price of harming others. Rio tends to deal with any paperwork and political dealings as the second in command of the guild, and has spent plenty of time coaching Dietrich on navigating situations. He has a hard hiding his distaste towards certain authority figures-but he will show you respect if you show him-and others-that respect in return.
19.) What is your commander’s relationship with how they are publicly perceived? Do they appreciate this perception, or is it something they wish they could change? If so, how would they change it?
Dietrich is perceived as a folk hero-he will come in and spend time with the soldiers on the ground, and is never afraid to get his hands dirty. He came from those exact ranks and is hyper aware that nothing he has been able to do is without the sacrifice of others. He prefers this perception of himself and enjoys when people treat him normally, especially as he strays further and further from being a regular human.If your gw2 OCs had access to social media, what kind of account would they run and(/or) on what platform?Dietrich-Thirst traps and aesthetic photos of places he's been, lots of travel selfies with his griffon and other mounts. Eventually becomes solidly 50%photos of Yao and them together lol. Probably Instagram5.) Whose death has had the biggest impact on your commander? How has that death shaped the person they are now?
In terms of canon character deaths ,Dietrich was most deeply affected by the loss of Tybalt (one of his best friends and mentor),and later Demmi (who he came very close to being in a relationship with). His time with the order of whispers and the losses of two such important people has shaped Dietrich to be extremely protective of those around him, and for a long time, very wary of allowing himself to have any kind of romantic relationships.
15.)Does your commander have any pets/close animal companions?
Yes! Dietrich has his Lion Griffon Xerxes, who he raised and who is his main mount. He also has a small pet bioluminescent skyscale, Ao, who can often be found curled up in Xerxes's mane or perched on Dietrich's shoulder.
20.)How is your commander depicted in popular media (i.e. Snargle Goldclaw's novels)? Do they approve or disapprove of this depiction?
Dietrich is already tall,handsome,etc...but he is not even half as suave as the version depicted in the Snargle novels. It never really bothered Dietrich until he actually had someone he was interested in.👀😂 At the least the general news seemed to keep his portrayal slightly more toned down.
gw2 community prompt: what is your commander's defining feature? their stature, their fashion sense, their physical appearance, their scars, freckles? what is their signature sign, in terms of physical appearance?Dietrich has many unique physical traits that make him easy to identify as the commander. He's picked them up along the timeline...in HoT, when we have to end Trahearne, a piece of Caladbolg breaks off, cutting him in the face and leaving the scar over his left eye. After we meet Aurene and become her Champion, Dietrich begins to grow horns. The magic even began to affect his hair,the ends taking on a blue/green tint, and he actually begins to grow slightly taller. The horns are fully fledged and grown out over the years. He has a huge scar across his midsection from the fight with Balthazar. In the story arc of Primordus/Jormag, he absorbs some of thier magic into his scarred eye, leaving it with a slight blue fire when he activates his elemental magic. Finally, after the final battle in End of Dragons, he has iridescent lightning veins up and down his arms, a sign of all the magic we absorbed from Aurene.
👪 FAMILY - what is their family like? what is your ocs relationship to them? does your oc have any siblings?
Dietrich's birth mother passed away during childbirth and his father is unknown. He was raised by her best friend Sharisa, who he also lost at a young age. He does not have any siblings, but loves the guild members as family.
👑 CROWN - what does your oc want to be remembered as? why?
Dietrich wants to be remembered as someone who tried to do the right thing. He came from the streets and recognizes that while he has come a long way, he should never turn away from who he used to be. He wants to be someone Sharisa, his adopted mother, would be proud of.
💖 SPARKLING HEART - are they a subtle or a showy lover?
He is more of a showy lover. He wants everyone to know who his lover is, he adores them, and he wants to display that. That being said, he respects his partner's wishes if they do not want that kind of public attention.
💤 SLEEPING - do they fall asleep easily? what helps them sleep?
Dietrich has not slept easily in a very long time. He has chronic insomnia due to the nightmares that often plague him, reliving battles and deaths of comrades,and his own death,over and over.
What does help him sleep is being at the side of someone he trusts. The guild quickly figured that out, and they usually sleep in shifts, dogpiled together, to make sure their commander actually gets some rest (Yes, picture a large pile of charr, asura, sylvari ,norn and humans snuggled together near a fire pit, snoring loudly, hitting each other in the stomach, having to move fluffy charr tails out of their faces etc lol)
🍓 STRAWBERRY - do they eat their fruit & veg? what is their favourite fruit or vegetable?
He does! Dietrich loves trying new foods and will try literally any type of plant you pass him. His favorite vegetables are carrots, and his favorite fruits are pears and raspberries.
🌋 VOLCANO - how bad is their temper? is it a slow boil, or a instant explosion?
Dietrich has matured much through the years- he used to explode in anger, but becoming the commander demands a sense of decorum and behavior. Now, he simmers, the anger building up slowly until he eventually lashes out.
🌱 SEEDLING - what is their most vivid memory from childhood?
I could get angsty here, but lets go happy instead ;) Dietrich's most vivid memory from childhood is a festival day with his adopted mother Sharisa. She dressed them both in bright colors and bells, and took him to the streets to perform with her. He remembers the vibrant colors, crisp sounds and absolute joy of that day as she spun him around the streets dancing, her bright smile being the most important thing of the memory. They made plenty of coin that day, and spent the evening treating themselves to various food stalls. That was also the day Sharisa bought Dietrich his striped scarf, which he wore for many years, taking it on his adventures through Tyria.
What's their class/elite spec? Weapon of choice? Did they purposely train for it or did it just sort of happen?
Dietrich is an Elementalist/Weaver elite spec. He started out as a staff based ele as he learned to control his elemental powers. After meeting Ren though, (our resident grumpy Ex-Blood Legion Centurion and future Guild Weapon Master) Dietrich began training with a sword. Ren recognized the destructive power he could harness, and knew it would be much more deadly in close range. As Dietrich continued to grow in strength, he took up a large mace/greatsword for frontline fights. He still has his staff but uses it very sparingly.What do they consider their home/base of operation?
The Scribes guild owns a large property in Divinity's Reach that encompasses quarters for all 27 current members, stables for their mounts, storage, a huge garden and farm plot, and training grounds. This serves as a primary base for members to come and go from as they please. As of EoD however, many of the guild members, including Dietrich, have been basing out of Arborstone.
🗡️ and Dietrich!
Categories:
Raw power. ★★★★★
Dietrich has a ton of raw elemental power, which took him many years to master, and is most affiliated with Fire and Lightning. With Aurene's imbued dragon magic, his raw power has almost tripled.
Formal Training. ★★★
Dietrich was a street rat, and learned only bits and pieces of controlling his elemental magic from Rioko's tutors and Elementalists passing through the city as a child. Much of what he learned came from his experiences wandering through Tyria, and trial and error.
Combat experience.★★★★
Dietrich has travelled extensively and has been involved in many battles at this point. He is deadly both in close combat and ranged, which often catches opponents off guard.
Willingness to kill.★★★
Dietrich will kill when he has too, but does not enjoy it.
Previous victims.★★★
Dietrich has had his share of kills over the years, but tries to spare life when he can.
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