SISTER LUMINA DAWNBRINGER
EldoriansAcolyte of Solarius, Sun Priestess in Training
"Even the longest night ends with dawn. Solarius promises us this.""
Identity
- Residence
- Temple of the Twin Gods, Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Petite and energetic with golden-blonde hair that seems to glow in sunlight and warm brown eyes full of earnest faith. Her smile could light a room. • Clothing: Acolyte's robes in golden yellow, simpler than the High Priestess's finery but carefully maintained. Wears a small sun medallion that was her mother's. • Distinguishing Marks: A faint golden glow to her skin when she channels solar magic; a birthmark on her palm shaped like a sunburst.
Relationships
- Family - None known; considers the temple her family
- Allies - Sister Morwen, her mentor; the temple's other acolytes; the poor she serves
- Rivals - More cynical acolytes who mock her earnestness
Personality
- Traits: Earnestly devout, somewhat naive, genuinely kind, struggling with doubts she won't admit
- Mannerisms: Prays under her breath when nervous; faces east during conversations; grows quiet during discussions of darkness or shadow
- Voice: Bright and enthusiastic, with a tendency to rise in pitch when excited. Often speaks in scripture quotes she's memorized.
Backstory
Lumina's mother died giving birth to her during a solar eclipse, considered a blessing from Solarius. She was raised in the temple and has never known any other life. She's approaching her final trials to become a full priestess and is terrified of failing.
Daily Life
Dawns with prayers to the rising sun, mornings in study and meditation, afternoons in temple duties and helping the poor, evenings in contemplation and preparation for her trials. She sleeps little, using the time for extra study.
Secret
Lumina has begun having visions of darkness and death that she can't explain. She's terrified they mean she's unworthy of Solarius's blessing and has told no one.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs help understanding her dark visions and determining if they're prophecy or corruption
- 2 Someone is stealing temple artifacts, and she needs help investigating while maintaining her duties
Narrative Value
Innocent perspective on religious matters; quest giver for temple-related missions; potential character growth arc; source of prophecy and divine insight. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════