NEBULA DREAM-CATCHER
AerielsDream Mage and Sleep Specialist
"Dreams are windows to the soul. But sometimes, something else is looking through.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Sanatorium of Gentle Winds, Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Soft and ethereal with feathers of pale lavender that seem to shimmer like dreams. Her eyes are a misty grey that seems to look into other worlds. She moves slowly, as if walking through deep water. • Clothing: Flowing robes of soft colors that seem to shift and flow. She wears jewelry made from dream-crystals that glow faintly. • Distinguishing Marks: Her wing feathers are unusually soft and downy. She smells faintly of sleep herbs. Her voice has a soporific quality.
Relationships
- Family - Her family supports her work. She has a mate who understands her unusual profession.
- Allies - Fellow healers who respect her specialty. Patients who remember her kindness.
- Rivals - Traditional healers who question her methods. Those who fear dream magic.
Personality
- Traits: Gentle and soothing, genuinely cares about others' wellbeing, surprisingly strong-willed, deeply empathetic
- Mannerisms: Speaks slowly and softly, maintains gentle eye contact, uses touch to comfort
- Voice: A soothing alto that seems to induce relaxation. She rarely raises her voice.
Backstory
Nebula discovered her gift for dream magic as a child when she accidentally entered her mother's nightmare and helped her escape it. She's spent her life studying the dream world, learning to help others with sleep disorders and nightmare afflictions. She's one of Caelum's foremost experts on dreams.
Daily Life
Her days are spent helping patients - entering their dreams, guiding them through nightmares, teaching them to control their dream experiences. She takes her work seriously, knowing that sleep is essential for health. Her evenings are for study and self-care.
Story Hooks
- 1 Nebula needs help investigating the external dreams she's discovered.
- 2 She's treating a patient whose dreams show evidence of external manipulation and needs help finding the source.
Narrative Value
Nebula provides access to dream magic and sleep-related healing. Her external dreams are a plot hook. Her abilities can reveal hidden information. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════