Nyx the Shadowseer
MystaransShadow Prophet who reads darkness
"Light reveals what wants to be seen. Shadows show what tries to hide. Both are necessary. Both are true.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Umbral Observatory
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Nyx seems made of shadow herself—dark, fluid, hard to focus on directly. She moves silently and seems to exist partially in darkness. Her eyes are pools of absolute black that reflect no light. • Clothing: She wears garments woven from shadow-stuff that shift and flow around her. She carries no light sources and avoids bright places. • Distinguishing Marks: She casts no shadow—she is shadow. Her touch leaves temporary darkness on skin.
Relationships
- Family - Unknown—shadowseers rarely maintain family connections
- Allies - Other shadowseers; those who value hidden knowledge
- Rivals - Light-seers who consider shadow prophecy inferior; those who want to eliminate darkness entirely
Backstory
Nyx was born during an eclipse and has always been more comfortable in darkness than light. She discovered she could read prophecies in shadows—seeing hidden truths that light conceals. She's become the foremost shadowseer in Mystara, consulted by those who need to know what hides in darkness.
Daily Life
She reads shadows for prophecies, maintains the Umbral Observatory's darkness, and receives visitors seeking knowledge of hidden things. She spends her nights exploring the shadowy spaces between realities. Her days are spent in deep sleep, as sunlight weakens her abilities.
Secret
Nyx has seen something in the shadows that terrifies her—a darkness that is coming for all light, and she's hiding this knowledge while desperately searching for a way to prevent it.
Story Hooks
- 1 Nyx has seen a shadow-prophecy about the party and summons them to hear it in darkness
- 2 The shadows are behaving strangely and she needs help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Nyx provides shadow-based prophecy and access to hidden knowledge. Her terrifying vision creates urgency while her connection to darkness offers unique plot opportunities. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════