DAME ISOLDE MOONWHISPER
EldoriansKnight of the Sylvan Guard, Night Warden
"The night is not evil. It is simply the other half of the day. And it, too, needs its guardians.""
Identity
- Residence
- Moonwhisper Tower, Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Tall and pale with silver-white hair she refuses to dye, sharp features that seem carved from moonstone, and eyes that reflect light like a cat's. Her movements are silent and fluid. • Clothing: Dark armor that absorbs light, with a cloak woven from shadow-spun thread. Bears the crescent moon crest of the Night Wardens. • Distinguishing Marks: Her eyes glow faintly in darkness; a tattoo of the lunar cycle covers her left arm.
Relationships
- Family - A daughter who serves as her daytime liaison; a sister she's estranged from
- Allies - Her night watch; Sister Morwen (shared understanding of darkness); those who work while others sleep
- Rivals - Daytime commanders who don't understand her methods
Personality
- Traits: Mysterious, genuinely dedicated to protection, surprisingly warm to those she trusts, struggles with isolation
- Mannerisms: Speaks softly as if afraid to break silence; prefers darkness to light; touches her lunar tattoo when making decisions
- Voice: Soft and melodious, with an odd echo quality. She rarely raises her voice.
Backstory
Isolde was born with an unusual sensitivity to moonlight that made her unsuited for daytime life. She found her place in the Night Wardens, an ancient order that protects Eldoria while others sleep. She's commanded the Oakenhall night watch for fifteen years.
Daily Life
Sleeps during daylight hours, rises with sunset to command the night watch, patrols the darkest corners of the city, investigates crimes and threats that emerge in darkness. She rarely sees the sun.
Secret
Isolde has discovered that something ancient and hungry wakes in the city's depths during the new moon. She's been fighting it alone, terrified of causing panic.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs help investigating the ancient thing that wakes during new moons
- 2 Her night watch has been infiltrated, and she needs help identifying the traitor
Narrative Value
Source of information about nocturnal threats; quest giver for night-related missions; provider of atmospheric setting; potential ally with unique perspective. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════