LYRA SONG-WEAVER
AerielsBard and Cultural Historian
"Music is memory made audible. I ensure we remember who we are.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Grand Library, Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Elegant and refined with feathers of silver-white that mark her as a scholar. Her eyes are a warm brown that invites trust. She moves with the grace of someone who has spent centuries studying. • Clothing: Formal scholar's robes adorned with symbols of her expertise. She wears jewelry marking her academic achievements. • Distinguishing Marks: Her wing feathers are carefully maintained. She has a habit of humming ancient melodies. She always carries a small harp.
Relationships
- Family - Her family are all scholars. She has no mate or children, claiming her work is her family.
- Allies - Fellow scholars who share her passion. Students who carry on her work.
- Rivals - Other experts competing for prestige. Modernists who want to change traditions.
Personality
- Traits: Knowledgeable, genuinely loves learning, surprisingly humble, deeply committed to preservation
- Mannerisms: Quotes ancient texts constantly, speaks in academic cadences, becomes animated when discussing her specialty
- Voice: Rich and musical, trained for performance. She rarely speaks without considering her words.
Backstory
Lyra has spent her life studying and preserving Aeriel culture, collecting songs and stories that would otherwise be lost. She's become the foremost expert on Aeriel musical history, knowing melodies that haven't been performed in millennia. She sees herself as a guardian of her people's heritage.
Daily Life
Her days are spent in research - reading ancient texts, transcribing old songs, teaching students. She performs occasionally, demonstrating historical pieces. Her evenings are for study and composition, creating new works based on ancient traditions.
Secret
Lyra has discovered a song that shouldn't exist - a melody that predates Aeriel civilization and seems to have power when performed. She's been hiding this while trying to understand what she's found.
Story Hooks
- 1 Lyra needs help investigating the ancient song she's discovered.
- 2 Someone is trying to steal her research and she needs help protecting it.
Narrative Value
Lyra provides access to cultural knowledge and historical information. Her ancient song is a plot hook. Her performances can convey important historical context. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════