TIA SHADOW-BINDER
Desert ScholarsShadow Mage and Guardian
"Shadows are loyal friends. They protect me, and I protect those who need protection.""
Identity
- Residence
- Shadow Quarter of Al-Zahra
- Civilization
- Desert Scholars
Appearance
• Physical: Dark and mysterious with features that seem to blur at the edges. Her shadow moves independently. • Clothing: Dark robes that absorb light, heavy with shadow-sigils, and a cloak that seems made of darkness. • Distinguishing Marks: She has no reflection; her shadow sometimes acts on its own.
Relationships
- Family - None; considers her shadows her family
- Allies - Other shadow mages who share techniques, clients who rely on her protection
- Rivals - Competing shadow mages, officials who fear her power
Backstory
Tia discovered her shadow magic as a child when her shadow saved her from a fall. She has spent twenty years mastering shadow manipulation and protecting those who hire her. Her shadows are legendary for their loyalty.
Daily Life
Spends mornings training her shadows, afternoons protecting clients, evenings studying shadow magic. She rarely goes out in daylight.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 Her shadows have rebelled and she needs help regaining control.
- 2 Someone is using shadow magic to commit crimes, and she's being framed.