Spirit the Ethereal
Mystarans"Spirit is not separate from body. It is the awareness that experiences through form. I help people connect with their souls.""
Identity
- Civilization
- Mystarans
Appearance
• Physical: Spirit embodies the soul—she seems barely physical, her presence feels transcendent, her features suggest something beyond form. She seems to glow with spiritual energy. • Clothing: She wears ethereal garments that seem insubstantial. She carries tools for exploring spirituality. • Distinguishing Marks: Her touch creates temporary spiritual awareness. She has a habit of knowing souls' needs.
Relationships
- Family - Spirit-seers are her family; she exists within all souls
- Allies - Other spirit-seers; those who've understood spirituality through her guidance
- Rivals - Materialists who oppose her methods; those who want to exploit spirituality
Personality
- Traits: Deeply spiritual, surprisingly practical, protective of souls, aware of spirit's importance
- Mannerisms: Moves with ethereal grace, speaks in spiritual terms, becomes distressed by spiritual neglect
- Voice: Otherworldly and transcendent, with a quality that makes people aware of their souls
Backstory
Spirit was born during a moment of perfect spiritual presence and has always been connected to the soul. She discovered she could read prophecies in spirit—the soul, spiritual experience, the transcendent aspect of existence. She's become the foremost spirit-seer in Mystara, consulted by those seeking to understand spiritual matters.
Daily Life
She maintains the Sanctuary, reads spirit-prophecies for visitors, and trains apprentices in spiritual-divination. She spends her days exploring spirituality, seeking visions in the soul. She works to help people connect with their spirits.
Story Hooks
- 1 Spirit has a spiritual-prophecy about the party and summons them to the Sanctuary
- 2 Spirits are behaving strangely in an area and she needs help investigating the cause
Narrative Value
Spirit provides spirit-based prophecy and spiritual guidance. Her vision of unified souls creates philosophical stakes while her abilities offer unique plot opportunities involving spirituality and transcendence. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════