ILSE FROST-SEER
FrostbornApprentice Shaman
"I know I'm not the best student. I know I don't come from an important family. But the spirits speak to me, and I'll do whatever it takes to serve them properly.""
Identity
- Residence
- Citadel of Eternal Ice
- Civilization
- Frostborn
Appearance
• Physical: Small and slight at 5'2", with the delicate build of someone still growing. Her pale skin has a faint blue luminescence that comes and goes. Her white hair is long and poorly maintained. Her pale eyes are too large for her face. • Clothing: Wears apprentice robes that are slightly too large, hand-me-downs from previous students. Her only jewelry is a simple ice crystal pendant. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands are always cold, even in warm rooms. Ice crystals form on her eyelashes when she's emotional.
Relationships
- Family - Parents still work in the mines; she's ashamed of their poverty. No siblings.
- Allies - Shaman Valtor (NPC #12), who sees her potential; fellow apprentice Kira (NPC #71).
- Rivals - Apprentice Maren (NPC #33), who constantly reminds her of her low birth.
Personality
- Traits: Eager to please, insecure about her humble origins, deeply spiritual, surprisingly stubborn about her beliefs
- Mannerisms: Apologizes constantly, fidgets with her pendant, speaks in questions when uncertain.
- Voice: Soft and hesitant, with occasional bursts of confidence when discussing spiritual matters.
Backstory
Ilse was born to ice miners who couldn't afford to support her, but she showed shamanic potential early. A traveling shaman sponsored her apprenticeship, and she's been training at the Citadel for three years. She struggles with the academic aspects but shows genuine spiritual connection.
Daily Life
Ilse divides her time between studying ancient texts, performing menial tasks for senior shamans, and attempting to commune with the spirits. She works harder than most apprentices, desperate to prove she belongs.
Story Hooks
- 1 Ilse needs help understanding the strange spirit she's been communicating with; it could be important or dangerous.
- 2 Someone is trying to sabotage her apprenticeship; she needs help identifying her enemy.
Narrative Value
Apprentice character, quest giver for spiritual missions, character representing aspiration and struggle, connection to Frostborn spirituality, potential for growth. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════