Wyrmfeld Chronicles

Rowena

Character Report: SAMIRA (Dragon’s Blood, Children of Hydra)

I. Core Information

  • Character Name: Samira
  • Age: 9 (as stated in the script)
  • Gender Identity & Pronouns: Female (She/Her)
  • Physical Description:
    • Described as having “Disney princess eyes,” suggesting innocence and wide-eyed wonder.
    • Later seen with “bruises and bites” after her ordeal, highlighting her vulnerability and trauma.
    • Her movements are often timid or clinging, especially to Jason.
  • Role in the Story: A young, innocent victim of the dragon attack who becomes a symbol of the widespread human cost of the apocalypse. She serves as a catalyst for Jason’s transformation and a source of emotional grounding and vulnerability for the Westfield family. She also possesses unexpected cultural knowledge.

II. Background & History

  • Origin: Indian.
  • Family: Lost both her “mata” (mother) and “paapa” (father) in the initial dragon attack on the plane.
  • Purpose of Travel: Was flying to Delhi for her “nani’s antyesti” (grandmother’s funeral), adding another layer of loss to her situation.
  • Cultural Background: Hindu, which provides her with knowledge of Sanskrit and Devanagari script.

III. Inner Life & Psychology

  • Core Desire/Objective: Safety, comfort, and a return to normalcy. She longs for her parents and the security of her home. She seeks protection and reassurance from her new guardians.
  • Motivation: Primarily driven by fear and the trauma of her loss. She seeks comfort and stability in a world that has been turned upside down.
  • Personality Traits:
    • Innocent/Vulnerable: Her initial portrayal emphasizes her youth and fragility.
    • Traumatized: Deeply affected by the loss of her parents and her subsequent ordeal. She expresses fear and hides.
    • Clinging/Dependent: Forms an immediate and strong attachment to Jason, relying on him for comfort and safety as he rescued her twice from harm.
    • Observant/Intelligent: Despite her age and trauma, she possesses cultural knowledge (Devanagari).
    • Resilient (in her own way): Despite her fear, she continues to function and eventually accepts comfort.
    • Childlike Pragmatism (briefly): Her line about fairy tales not being true despite her immediate trauma. “Bears can’t make porridge.”
  • Values & Beliefs: Family, safety, and the comfort of familiar routines. Her Hindu background is a part of her identity.
  • Strengths: Her innocence and vulnerability bring out the best in Jason and the other characters. Her cultural knowledge proves unexpectedly useful. Her resilience, though childlike, allows her to endure. She proves surprisingly resourceful during her captivity, leaving a trail of ‘breadcrumbs’ for Jason.
  • Weaknesses: Physically vulnerable, deeply traumatized, and dependent on others for survival. Her fear can be overwhelming.
  • Secrets: The full extent of her ordeal with “Pete” (the implied sexual assault) is a hidden trauma, only hinted at by her physical state and the reactions of others.
  • Temperament: Shifts between quiet, fearful withdrawal and moments of childlike curiosity or need for comfort.

IV. Relationships

  • Jason Westfield: Her primary protector and emotional anchor. Their bond is the strongest new relationship in the script. He becomes her surrogate older brother, driven to extreme acts to save her.
  • Dr. Isabella Salazar Westfield: Takes on a maternal role, offering comfort and care, and sharing a moment of silent understanding through shared trauma.
  • Alexandra “Ali” Westfield: Also protective, though her direct interactions are fewer.
  • Tanisha: Shares a bond of shared survival and helps care for Samira.
  • Her Deceased Parents: The profound absence of her parents is a constant emotional undercurrent, driving her fear and longing for home.

V. Arc & Transformation

  • Initial State: A happy, innocent child traveling with her parents.
  • Catalyst: The dragon attack and the loss of her parents immediately thrust her into a nightmare, where she becomes reserved in her interactions with other.
  • Pivotal Moments:
    • Her rescue by Jason from the plane and then the stampede.
    • Her ordeal with “Pete,” which marks her with physical and emotional trauma.
    • Her reunion with Jason and the Westfields at the castle, where she finds a new, albeit temporary, sense of safety.
    • Her cultural insight into Devanagari, providing a crucial plot point.
    • The cemetery scene, where her grief is acknowledged and she finds comfort.
  • Transformation: Samira transforms from an innocent child into a traumatized survivor. Her arc is less about active change and more about enduring profound loss and finding a new, fragile sense of security and belonging within her “found family.” She becomes a symbol of the world’s shattered innocence and the reason for the heroes’ fight.

VI. Practical & Miscellaneous

  • Voice & Speech Patterns: Likely soft-spoken, perhaps with a slight Indian accent. Her dialogue is simple, direct, and often focused on her immediate needs or fears.
  • Physicality: Often clinging to Jason or Isabella. Her movements might be hesitant or small, reflecting her fear and vulnerability.
  • Sensory Details: The roar of the dragon, the chaos of the plane, the cold of the cellar, the warmth of Jason’s hug, the smell of clean clothes after her bath.
  • “Animal” Analogy: A frightened, lost fawn – vulnerable and dependent, seeking shelter and comfort, but with an inherent, quiet resilience that allows it to survive in a dangerous world.