SELENE MOONWATER
Islanders of Shimmering IslesMidwife and Healer
"Birth is the sea's greatest miracle. I'm merely honored to witness it.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Birth House, Crescent Bay
- Civilization
- Islanders of Shimmering Isles
Appearance
• Physical: Warm and maternal with the look of someone who brings life into the world. Her skin is a rich bronze, her black hair worn long and loose. Her hands are gentle and capable. • Clothing: Wears simple, clean clothing in soft colors—dresses that are practical for her work. A small bag of herbs and tools hangs from her belt. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands, which seem to calm anyone they touch; a small scar on her wrist from a difficult birth
Relationships
- Family - Her grandmother trained her; her mother assists in her work
- Allies - Fellow healers, the women she's served, Talia the sea priestess
- Rivals - Male doctors who dismiss her skills, competitors who covet her position
Personality
- Traits: Compassionate and capable, genuinely loves her work, occasionally exhausted, surprisingly fierce when protecting her patients
- Mannerisms: Touches people instinctively; speaks softly; becomes still when concentrating
- Voice: Warm and soothing, with a hint of authority when necessary
Backstory
Selene was trained as a midwife by her grandmother, learning the craft from childhood. She's delivered hundreds of babies in the Shimmering Isles, her skill and compassion making her beloved in her community. Her knowledge of women's health is unmatched.
Daily Life
Selene's days are unpredictable—waiting for calls, attending births, checking on new mothers, teaching apprentices. She's always on call, her sleep interrupted by the rhythms of birth.
Secret
Selene has been using sea magic in her work, channeling the ocean's power to ease difficult births. She's never told anyone, fearing accusations of witchcraft.
Story Hooks
- 1 Selene needs help dealing with a difficult birth that seems almost supernatural
- 2 Someone has accused her of witchcraft, and she needs help clearing her name
Narrative Value
Selene provides healing services, information about women's health, and quests involving birth and healing; serves as a source of compassion and life. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════