PLUME SKY-DANCER
AerielsDance Instructor and Performance Artist
"Dance is the body speaking what words cannot express. I teach the language of movement.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Academy of Aerial Arts, Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Graceful and expressive with feathers of soft rose that seem to flow with her movements. Her eyes are a warm brown that invite participation. She moves with the fluid grace of a master dancer. • Clothing: Elegant practice clothes designed for movement. She carries instruments for teaching. • Distinguishing Marks: Her wing feathers are perfectly maintained for dancing. She has a habit of moving rhythmically when thinking. She always carries her dance shoes.
Relationships
- Family - Her family supports her career. She has no mate or children, claiming her students are her family.
- Allies - Fellow dancers who share her passion. Students who appreciate her teaching.
- Rivals - Other instructors competing for students. Those who think her methods are too harsh.
Personality
- Traits: Expressive and encouraging, genuinely loves dance, surprisingly demanding, deeply committed to her art
- Mannerisms: Demonstrates movements constantly, speaks in dance metaphors, becomes animated when teaching
- Voice: Musical and rhythmic, with a tendency to count beats unconsciously.
Backstory
Plume has spent her life studying and teaching dance, becoming one of Caelum's foremost instructors. She believes that dance is the highest form of expression, a way to communicate beyond words. She's trained generations of dancers and takes pride in their achievements.
Daily Life
Her days are filled with teaching - leading classes, choreographing performances, mentoring students. She pushes her students hard, believing that excellence requires effort. Her evenings are for personal practice and planning.
Story Hooks
- 1 Plume needs help understanding the magical effects of her dances.
- 2 Someone wants to use her magical dances for dangerous purposes and she needs help refusing.
Narrative Value
Plume provides dance instruction and artistic perspective. Her magical dances are a plot hook. Her performances can be beautiful set pieces. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════