ECHO WIND-SINGER
AerielsMinstrel and Storyteller
"Stories are how we remember who we are. I keep the stories alive so we don't forget.""
Identity
- Residence
- Mobile - performs across Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Small and energetic with feathers of bright green that seem to shift color as she moves. Her eyes are a warm brown that invite trust. She moves constantly, unable to stay still. • Clothing: Colorful performance clothes designed to catch attention. She wears numerous small instruments and noisemakers. Everything jingles when she moves. • Distinguishing Marks: Her wing feathers are decorated with small bells that chime as she flies. She has a collection of small scars from her travels. She always smells slightly of woodsmoke from campfires.
Relationships
- Family - Her family still travels together, performing as a group. She's the only one who strikes out alone.
- Allies - Fellow performers who share stories and opportunities. Audiences who remember her fondly.
- Rivals - Other minstrels competing for the same audiences. Those who want to suppress certain stories.
Personality
- Traits: Endlessly curious, genuinely loves stories, surprisingly brave, deeply lonely
- Mannerisms: Sings constantly, collects stories from everyone she meets, speaks in narrative cadences
- Voice: Rich and musical, capable of shifting to match any story's needs. She rarely speaks without performing.
Backstory
Echo was born to traveling performers and has spent her life on the road, collecting and sharing stories from across Caelum and beyond. She's become a repository of oral history, knowing tales that have never been written down. She loves her life but sometimes wonders what it would be like to have a home.
Daily Life
Her days are spent traveling between performances, collecting new material, and practicing her craft. She performs most evenings, adapting her repertoire to her audience. Her rare free moments are spent writing down her stories, hoping to preserve them.
Secret
Echo has learned a story that someone powerful wants suppressed - a true tale of corruption and murder. She's been hiding while deciding what to do with the dangerous knowledge.
Story Hooks
- 1 Echo needs help protecting herself from those who want to silence her.
- 2 She's searching for the ending of an ancient story that may hold important historical truth.
Narrative Value
Echo provides access to oral history and folklore. Her dangerous story is a plot hook. Her performances can convey important information or foreshadowing. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════