EMBER ASH-WING
AerielsFirekeeper and Ritualist
"The flame connects us to our past and lights our way to the future. I ensure it never dies.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Temple of Eternal Flame, Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Warm and comforting with feathers of deep red-gold that seem to radiate heat. Her eyes are a warm amber that invites trust. She moves with the careful precision of someone who handles sacred fire. • Clothing: Ritual robes marked with flame symbols and protective wards. She wears jewelry made from eternal flames. • Distinguishing Marks: Her wing feathers are singed at the tips from sacred fire contact. She always smells of incense and smoke. Her touch is unusually warm.
Relationships
- Family - Her family is proud of her calling. She has no mate or children, claiming the flame is her family.
- Allies - Fellow ritualists who share her dedication. Those who value tradition.
- Rivals - Modernists who question the value of ritual. Other religions competing for followers.
Personality
- Traits: Devoted and caring, genuinely loves her calling, surprisingly fierce when protecting her flame, deeply spiritual
- Mannerisms: Tends her fire constantly, speaks in ritual cadences, becomes distressed when fire is disrespected
- Voice: Warm and resonant, with an undertone like crackling flames. She rarely speaks harshly.
Backstory
Ember was called to serve the Eternal Flame as a child and has spent her life maintaining this sacred duty. She tends the flame that has burned since Caelum's founding, performing rituals that bind the community together. She sees herself as a guardian of tradition.
Daily Life
Her days are spent in ritual - maintaining the flame, performing ceremonies, teaching the sacred traditions. She takes her duty seriously, knowing that the flame represents Caelum's continuity. Her evenings are for meditation and preparation.
Secret
Ember has discovered that the Eternal Flame is weakening - something is draining its power. She's been hiding this while desperately searching for a cause and solution.
Story Hooks
- 1 Ember needs help investigating why the Eternal Flame is weakening.
- 2 Someone is trying to extinguish the flame and she needs help protecting it.
Narrative Value
Ember provides access to religious rituals and traditions. Her weakening flame is a plot hook. Her temple can be an important location. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════