SELENE NIGHT-WALKER
AerielsNight Watch and Security Chief
"The night holds dangers that daylight never sees. Someone must watch. I am that someone.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Watch Towers, Caelum
- Civilization
- Aeriels
Appearance
• Physical: Lean and alert with feathers of deep blue-black that blend with the night sky. Her eyes are a sharp silver that seems to glow in darkness. She moves silently, as if part of the night itself. • Clothing: Dark practical gear designed for stealth and combat. She carries numerous weapons and tools. Everything is designed to make no sound. • Distinguishing Marks: Her wing feathers are specially treated to absorb light. She has scars from countless night encounters. She never makes noise when moving.
Relationships
- Family - She has no family, having dedicated her life to her work. She has no mate or children.
- Allies - Her watch members who share her dedication. Officials who depend on her protection.
- Rivals - Criminals who want her dead. Those who question the need for constant vigilance.
Personality
- Traits: Alert and watchful, genuinely dedicated to protection, surprisingly compassionate, deeply tired
- Mannerisms: Scans constantly, speaks in minimal words, becomes restless during daylight
- Voice: Low and controlled, with no wasted words. She rarely speaks above a whisper.
Backstory
Selene has spent her life watching over Caelum during the night hours when most Aeriels sleep. She's seen every kind of threat and danger, from criminals to monsters to things that defy explanation. She's kept Caelum safe for centuries, but the weight of constant vigilance has taken its toll.
Daily Life
Her nights are spent patrolling - watching for threats, responding to emergencies, coordinating her watch. She sleeps during the day, rarely seeing sunlight. Her rare free moments are spent maintaining her equipment and training her successors.
Secret
Selene has seen something during her patrols - shapes moving in the distant darkness that don't match anything in her experience. She's been tracking them, afraid to report officially for fear of being dismissed as paranoid.
Story Hooks
- 1 Selene needs help investigating the mysterious shapes she's seen in the night sky.
- 2 Her watch has been infiltrated, and she needs help finding the traitor.
Narrative Value
Selene provides access to security information and night-time activities. Her mysterious sightings are a plot hook. Her watch protects important locations. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════