CHIME BELLSWEET
FeyTimekeeper and Alarm Ringer
"Time waits for no one. Not even me. I ring the hours, I mark the days, but I cannot stop time. I can only... only watch it pass.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Clock Tower, where Feywild time is kept
- Civilization
- Fey
Appearance
• Physical: A tiny sprite with skin like polished brass and hair like clock springs. Her wings are like tiny bells that chime when she moves. She smells of metal and time. • Clothing: She wears a uniform made from clockwork gears that tick constantly. • Distinguishing Marks: Her voice sounds like bells ringing, and she leaves trails of chimes.
Relationships
- Family - The bells themselves, which she considers her siblings
- Allies - A mortal clockmaker who admires her precision
- Rivals - Time itself, which keeps moving faster
Personality
- Traits: Punctual, surprisingly whimsical about time, deeply committed to her duty, terrified of being late
- Mannerisms: Counts time constantly, chimes when excited, collects moments
- Voice: Sounds like bells, with a rhythmic quality
Backstory
Chime was born from the first bell ever rung, and she's been keeping time ever since. She rings the hours, marks the days, and ensures the Feywild stays connected to the flow of time. She's never been late, never missed a chime. But she's terrified that one day she will.
Daily Life
She spends her days ringing bells, her nights maintaining the clockwork, and her rare free moments listening to the rhythm of time. She hasn't been late in six centuries.
Secret
She's been slowing down. Age is catching up with her, and she's terrified of being replaced. She's been taking stimulants, pushing herself harder, doing anything to maintain her speed.
Story Hooks
- 1 She's about to burn out and needs help finding a replacement, or a way to sustain herself
- 2 The clock has stopped and she needs help fixing it before time itself unravels
Narrative Value
Timekeeper NPC, quest giver, embodiment of time and mortality, tragic figure facing exhaustion ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════