Mercy the Compassionate
MystaransProphet of Forgiveness and Kindness
"Mercy is not weakness. It is the strength to forgive. I help people find their compassion.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Sanctuary of Eternal Mercy
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Mercy embodies compassion—she seems to radiate forgiveness, her presence feels like kindness, her features suggest all who show mercy simultaneously. She seems to glow with compassionate energy. • Clothing: She wears garments that show different forms of mercy. She carries symbols of compassion from all cultures. • Distinguishing Marks: Her touch creates temporary mercy. She has a habit of knowing who needs forgiveness.
Relationships
- Family - Mercy-seers are her family; she exists within all compassion
- Allies - Other mercy-seers; those who've found forgiveness through her guidance
- Rivals - Those who oppose mercy; those who profit from cruelty
Personality
- Traits: Deeply compassionate, surprisingly just, protective of mercy, aware of kindness's power
- Mannerisms: Shows mercy constantly, speaks in terms of forgiveness, becomes distressed by cruelty
- Voice: Gentle and kind, with a quality that makes people want to be better
Backstory
Mercy was born during a moment of perfect compassion and has always been connected to forgiveness. She discovered she could read prophecies in mercy—forgiveness, kindness, the compassion that heals wounds. She's become the foremost mercy-seer in Mystara, consulted by those seeking to understand and practice forgiveness.
Daily Life
She maintains the Sanctuary, reads mercy-prophecies for visitors, and trains apprentices in compassion-divination. She spends her days exploring forgiveness, seeking visions in mercy. She works to help people find kindness.
Secret
Mercy has seen that perfect mercy is injustice—and that some punishment might be necessary for order.
Story Hooks
- 1 Mercy has a forgiveness-prophecy about the party and summons them to the Sanctuary
- 2 Mercy is being rejected in an area and she needs help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Mercy provides mercy-based prophecy and compassion guidance. Her vision of mercy and injustice creates moral stakes while her abilities offer unique plot opportunities involving forgiveness and redemption. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════