SPARKVALVE MIRRORSILVER
GnomesMirror Maker & Glass Silverer
"A mirror shows us what is, but also what we wish to see—the trick is knowing the difference.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Reflective Surface, Gearhaven Artisan Quarter
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Physical: Sparkvalve has eyes that seem to reflect light unusually, a result of years of working with reflective surfaces. Her hands are steady and precise, capable of applying the thinnest layers of silver without error. • Clothing: She wears protective clothing that covers her skin from the chemicals used in silvering, with a leather apron over everything. Her workshop clothes are stained with various compounds, but she keeps a clean dress for meeting clients. • Distinguishing Marks: A small chemical burn on her wrist from an early accident, and permanently silver-stained fingernails.
Relationships
- Family - Her daughter is apprenticing with her, continuing the family tradition
- Allies - Interior designers, wealthy clients, other glassworkers
- Rivals - Cheaper mirror importers, a former partner who started a competing business
Backstory
Sparkvalve learned mirror-making from her mother, who learned from hers in an unbroken line of craftswomen. She's perfected techniques for creating mirrors of exceptional clarity and has experimented with unusual reflective surfaces—obsidian, polished metal, even magically treated materials. Her mirrors adorn the finest homes in Gearhaven.
Daily Life
She spends her days cutting glass, applying silvering compounds, and perfecting the reflective surfaces that are her specialty. Her workshop is filled with mirrors in various stages of completion, from simple hand mirrors to elaborate wall pieces. She consults with clients on custom designs.
Secret
She's created a mirror that shows not just reflections but glimpses of possible futures, and she's terrified of what it might reveal.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs help recovering a stolen mirror that has unusual properties
- 2 Someone is using her mirrors for scrying without her knowledge, and she needs help stopping them
Narrative Value
Provider of specialized items and potential source of divination tools. Her mirrors can reveal truths or deceive. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════