LADY SERAPHINA OAKHEART
EldoriansHigh Councilor and former Queen's Advisor
"Trees do not rush to grow, yet they outlast mountains. Patience, young one, is the root of all wisdom.""
Identity
- Residence
- Oakenhall, Oakheart Manor
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Frail of body but sharp of eye, with long white hair woven with living ivy that she maintains through Harmony Arts. Her face is a map of wisdom lines and knowing smiles. • Clothing: Robes of forest green silk embroidered with gold thread depicting the seasons. Wears the Council Medallion—a disk of enchanted oak showing all Eldorian regions. • Distinguishing Marks: Her eyes have turned amber from decades of practicing Wisdom's Sight; a small oak tree tattoo on her palm pulses with faint light.
Relationships
- Family - Three children scattered across Eldoria as regional governors; twelve grandchildren she dotes on
- Allies - The current Queen; the Elder Treant Deeproot; a network of informants in every tavern
- Rivals - Lord Chancellor Vex, who believes the Council has too much power
Personality
- Traits: Cunning, patient, deeply principled, surprisingly playful
- Mannerisms: Taps her medallion when thinking; grows miniature flowers in her teacup; quotes ancient texts then pretends she made them up
- Voice: Soft but commanding, with a musical quality that makes even harsh truths sound like poetry.
Backstory
Born to a minor foresting family, Seraphina's gift for Wisdom's Sight was discovered young. She rose through the druidic circles to become the youngest High Councilor in three centuries. She helped draft the current constitution and has advised three monarchs.
Secret
Seraphina knows the location of the mythical Crown of Seasons, said to grant control over Eldoria's forests. She's kept it hidden for fifty years, fearing what would happen if it fell into ambitious hands.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs trusted agents to retrieve a component from the Crown of Seasons before a dark cult finds it
- 2 Someone is killing her informants, and she needs protection while identifying the traitor in the Council
Narrative Value
Powerful political ally and information source; quest giver for high-stakes missions; moral compass who can provide guidance but never direct answers. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════