MADAME CELESTE STARCHART
Islanders of Shimmering IslesAstrologer and Fortune Teller
"The stars show possibilities, not certainties. What you do with what you see—that's where true power lies.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Starlight Tent, Port Aquamarine Market
- Civilization
- Islanders of Shimmering Isles
Appearance
• Physical: Ageless and mysterious with the look of someone who exists outside normal time. Her skin is smooth and pale, her silver hair worn long and unbound. Her eyes are an unsettling violet color. • Clothing: Wears layers of scarves and shawls in starry patterns, adorned with silver jewelry shaped like celestial bodies. A heavy cloak protects her from the elements. • Distinguishing Marks: Her violet eyes; her voice, which seems to come from far away; the faint scent of incense that follows her
Relationships
- Family - Unknown; claims to have no living kin
- Allies - Clients who value her counsel, fellow practitioners of the mystical arts, certain nobles who consult her privately
- Rivals - Skeptics who dismiss her as a fraud, other fortune tellers who covet her clientele
Personality
- Traits: Enigmatic and theatrical, genuinely believes in her craft, occasionally troubled by what she sees, surprisingly compassionate beneath the mystique
- Mannerisms: Looks at the sky even indoors; speaks in riddles; touches her crystal ball when concentrating
- Voice: Soft and distant, with an odd resonance that makes listeners lean in
Backstory
Celeste claims to have been born under a once-in-a-century conjunction that granted her the sight. Whether true or not, she's been reading fortunes for forty years, with enough accurate predictions to build a reputation. She never speaks of her past before the tent, and her origins remain a mystery.
Daily Life
Celeste's days are spent in her tent, reading the stars and telling fortunes to a steady stream of clients. She maintains detailed star charts and records of her predictions, studying patterns to improve her craft. Evenings find her on the beach, watching the night sky in solitude.
Secret
Celeste's gift is genuine but unpredictable—she sees true visions mixed with false ones, and cannot always tell the difference. A recent vision showed her own death, and she's been desperately trying to prevent it without understanding how.
Story Hooks
- 1 Celeste has had a vision of a great disaster and needs help preventing it
- 2 Someone is trying to kill her, and she needs protection while she figures out why
Narrative Value
Celeste provides prophecy and divination, information about celestial events, and quests involving fate and free will; serves as a source of mystical guidance. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════