MISTRESS WILLOW DREAMWEAVER
EldoriansWeaver and Tapestry Artist
"Every thread is a story. Every pattern is a history. Weaving is memory made visible.""
Identity
- Residence
- Dreamweaver Looms, Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Slim and graceful with long silver-streaked hair she wears braided with threads, nimble fingers that move constantly, and distant eyes that seem to see patterns others miss. • Clothing: Simple robes in colors that shift like her tapestries, with weaving tools always within reach. Her own clothes are of her own making. • Distinguishing Marks: Her fingers are permanently stained with dyes; she has small scars from loom accidents; thread seems to follow her movements.
Relationships
- Family - Siblings who manage the family's other looms
- Allies - The weavers' guild; wealthy patrons; those who appreciate her art
- Rivals - Competing tapestry artists; those who've commissioned work she wouldn't complete
Personality
- Traits: Dreamy, genuinely talented, struggles with practical matters, surprisingly sharp when discussing her art
- Mannerisms: Weaves patterns in the air when thinking; talks to her loom; becomes lost in her work for hours
- Voice: Soft and musical, with a tendency to use weaving metaphors. Often trails off mid-sentence.
Backstory
Willow was born to a family of weavers and showed an early gift for creating tapestries that seemed almost alive. Her work hangs in noble houses and temples across Eldoria, telling stories in thread and color.
Daily Life
Days at her loom, creating tapestries that take months or years to complete, training apprentices, consulting on special projects. She loses track of time when working.
Secret
Willow has discovered that her tapestries can capture and hold memories. She's hidden this ability, fearing what would happen if it became known.
Story Hooks
- 1 Someone has commissioned a tapestry for sinister purposes, and she needs help refusing without endangering herself
- 2 One of her tapestries has captured a dangerous memory, and she needs help dealing with it
Narrative Value
Provider of art and historical record; quest giver for art-related missions; source of unique perspective; potential creator of magically significant items. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════