AQUALIA DEEPMERE
NaiadsLake Matriarch and Judge
"The surface may ripple with the wind, but the depths remain constant. So too must wisdom prevail over passion.""
Identity
- Residence
- Lake Serenitas, the largest freshwater lake in the region
- Civilization
- Naiads
Appearance
• Physical: Aqualia's form is majestic and imposing, her presence causing the water around her to grow still and reflective. Her eyes are deep pools of ancient knowledge, and her hair flows like a waterfall frozen in time. • Clothing: She wears robes woven from the silk of water spiders, dyed in shifting patterns of blue and silver that represent the lake's moods. • Distinguishing Marks: A crown of living coral that grows directly from her forehead, marking her as a matriarch.
Relationships
- Family - Matriarch of the Deepmere lineage, mother to seven naiad daughters
- Allies - The Council of Waters, human fishing guild leaders
- Rivals - A young upstart naiad who challenges her traditional methods
Personality
- Traits: Authoritative, fair but stern, deeply traditional, patient
- Mannerisms: Pauses before speaking, as if consulting with the lake itself
- Voice: Resonant and commanding, with an echo that seems to come from deep waters
Backstory
Aqualia has ruled Lake Serenitas for three centuries, mediating disputes between the various water spirits who call the lake home. She remembers when the first human settlements appeared on its shores and negotiated the ancient treaties that govern their coexistence.
Daily Life
Each day, Aqualia holds court in her underwater palace, hearing cases and disputes from naiads, undines, and other lake dwellers. She spends her evenings in meditation, communing with the lake's ancient consciousness to maintain its balance.
Story Hooks
- 1 A series of drownings around the lake suggest something ancient is awakening in the depths
- 2 She needs outsiders to retrieve a sacred artifact from a sunken temple without alerting her political rivals
Narrative Value
Political figure, quest giver for serious matters, source of ancient wisdom and judgment ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════