FLITTER BUTTERWING
FeyMessenger and Scout
"I have one month. One month to live a lifetime. I will not waste it. I will fly, I will help, I will love. And when I go, I will go knowing I did everything I could.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Flutter Fields, where butterflies gather
- Civilization
- Fey
Appearance
• Physical: A tiny sprite with wings like a monarch butterfly and hair like antennae. She's barely visible, appearing as a flash of orange and black. She leaves trails of butterfly dust. • Clothing: She wears a dress made from a single butterfly wing. • Distinguishing Marks: Her lifespan is visible—she's already beginning to fade.
Relationships
- Family - Her clutch-mates, most of whom have already died
- Allies - A mortal child who can see her and thinks she's magical
- Rivals - Time itself
Personality
- Traits: Cheerful, surprisingly wise for her age, deeply aware of her mortality, determined to make her short life count
- Mannerisms: Flits constantly, speaks quickly, collects experiences
- Voice: Light and breathless, with an urgency
Backstory
Flitter was born a year ago, and she'll die within the month. Butterfly sprites have the shortest lifespans of any fey, but she refuses to waste a moment. She's determined to experience everything, help everyone, and leave the world better than she found it.
Daily Life
She spends her days delivering messages, scouting dangerous areas, and helping anyone who needs it. She doesn't sleep—she doesn't have time. She's trying to fit a lifetime into a month.
Secret
She's been seeking a way to extend her life. She knows it's probably impossible, but she can't accept that she'll be gone so soon. She's desperate enough to try anything.
Story Hooks
- 1 She's heard of a way to extend her life and needs help finding it
- 2 She has vital information but will only give it if the PCs help her complete her bucket list
Narrative Value
Inspiring NPC, quest giver, embodiment of mortality and meaning, tragic figure making the most of limited time ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════