MISTRESS ELARA DUSKWOOD
EldoriansMaster Bard and Royal Chronicler
"History is not what happened. It is what we choose to remember. I choose to remember everything.""
Identity
- Residence
- Oakenhall, the Grand Concert Hall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Elegant and ageless with chestnut hair streaked with silver, expressive hazel eyes, and a voice that commands attention. Her movements are theatrical and deliberate. • Clothing: Performance attire in rich colors that shift with the seasons, with her bardic instruments always within reach. Bears the Master Bard's medallion. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands are calloused from instrument strings; a small tattoo of a musical note behind her ear.
Relationships
- Family - Scattered performers she rarely sees; considers her fellow bards family
- Allies - Lady Cordelia, who uses her as an information source; the royal family; historians across Eldoria
- Rivals - Other bards competing for her position
Personality
- Traits: Charismatic, genuinely passionate about history and music, surprisingly observant, struggles with the weight of her position
- Mannerisms: Hums when thinking; quotes historical figures in conversation; becomes animated when discussing music
- Voice: Rich and melodious, capable of shifting between speaking, singing, and storytelling seamlessly.
Backstory
Elara was born to a family of traveling performers and discovered her gift for chronicling history through song. She's risen to become the royal chronicler, responsible for preserving Eldoria's history in ballad and verse. She's also a trained observer who reports to Lady Cordelia.
Daily Life
Days in research and composition, evenings in performance, nights in social gatherings where she observes and reports. She travels frequently to collect new stories and songs.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs help recovering a lost historical artifact that could reveal the true history
Narrative Value
Source of historical knowledge and cultural context; quest giver for history-related missions; provider of atmosphere through music and performance; potential ally with unique information-gathering abilities. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════