DELPHINE SONGWEAVER
Islanders of Shimmering IslesMusician and Composer
"Music is the language of the soul. It needs no translation, no explanation. It simply is.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Harmony Hall, Port Aquamarine
- Civilization
- Islanders of Shimmering Isles
Appearance
• Physical: Elegant and expressive with the look of an artist. Her skin is a warm bronze, her black hair worn long and often adorned with flowers. Her hands are long and graceful, constantly moving as if playing invisible instruments. • Clothing: Wears flowing dresses in vibrant colors that catch the light when she performs. Jewelry of silver and shells adorns her wrists and ears. • Distinguishing Marks: Her voice, which can convey any emotion; her hands, which seem to dance when she speaks
Personality
- Traits: Passionate and emotional, genuinely loves music, occasionally dramatic, surprisingly practical about business
- Mannerisms: Hums constantly; gestures with her hands when speaking; becomes lost in thought when composing
- Voice: Rich and versatile, capable of whisper or thunder, laughter or tears
Backstory
Delphine was born to musicians and showed gift for composition from childhood. She studied under masters across Landorya, blending Islander traditions with foreign techniques. Now she's one of the most sought-after composers in the Shimmering Isles, her works performed from humble taverns to noble courts.
Daily Life
Delphine's days are filled with music—composing in the morning, teaching students in the afternoon, performing in the evening. She maintains a busy schedule of commissions and concerts, her reputation growing with each successful work.
Secret
Delphine's greatest composition was stolen from a dream—a melody taught to her by a spirit of the sea. She's terrified of the spirit's price but can't stop performing the work.
Story Hooks
- 1 Delphine needs help dealing with the sea spirit who claims ownership of her greatest work
- 2 Someone has been plagiarizing her compositions, and she needs help proving the theft
Narrative Value
Delphine provides artistic inspiration, access to cultural events, and quests involving creativity and the supernatural; serves as a source of beauty and emotion. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════