LAGOON SHALLOWWADE
NaiadsBeach Guardian and Lifeguard
"The water gives joy, but it can take life just as easily. I stand between those two truths.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Crescent Lagoon, a popular swimming area
- Civilization
- Naiads
Appearance
• Physical: Lagoon has a strong, athletic build designed for rescue work. She moves with the confidence of someone completely at home in the water. • Clothing: She wears practical lifeguard gear, with rescue equipment always at hand. • Distinguishing Marks: A whistle she uses to direct swimmers, numerous rescue scars.
Relationships
- Family - Her family has guarded the lagoon for generations
- Allies - Fellow lifeguards, grateful swimmers she's saved
- Rivals - Those who resent her strict enforcement, competing beaches
Personality
- Traits: Protective, vigilant, occasionally stern, genuinely caring about swimmers' safety
- Mannerisms: Constantly scans the water, blows her whistle at unsafe behavior, practices rescue techniques
- Voice: Loud and commanding, trained to carry across water
Backstory
Lagoon was born near the Crescent Lagoon and has spent her life protecting swimmers. She's saved hundreds of lives and takes her responsibility seriously.
Daily Life
Lagoon patrols the Crescent Lagoon, watching for swimmers in distress, enforcing safety rules, and training junior lifeguards. She rarely relaxes while on duty.
Secret
She's been experiencing visions of drownings before they happen and doesn't understand why.
Story Hooks
- 1 Her visions have shown her a mass drowning event, and she needs help preventing it
- 2 Something supernatural is causing the drownings, and she needs help investigating
Narrative Value
Protector NPC, quest giver for rescue missions, source of safety knowledge ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════