TARN DEEPGUARD
NaiadsGuardian of the Mountain Lake
"The tarn reflects not just what is, but what was and what may be. To read its waters is to touch time itself.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Tarn of Reflections, a sacred mountain lake
- Civilization
- Naiads
Appearance
• Physical: Tarn has a majestic, imposing presence, his form reflecting the mountain peaks around him. He moves with the slow deliberation of someone who has watched centuries pass. • Clothing: He wears robes of mountain blue and white, adorned with symbols of his sacred duty. • Distinguishing Marks: His reflection in water shows visions of the past and future.
Relationships
- Family - Long dead, remembered in his visions
- Allies - Those who respect the tarn's sacred nature, seekers he has helped
- Rivals - Those who would exploit the tarn for profit
Personality
- Traits: Ancient wisdom, patient, deeply traditional, occasionally lonely
- Mannerisms: Speaks slowly, gazes at his lake's reflection, performs daily rituals
- Voice: Deep and resonant, echoing off mountain peaks
Backstory
Tarn has guarded the Tarn of Reflections for two centuries, maintaining its sacred nature and interpreting the visions it provides. He's advised generations of seekers who come to the lake.
Daily Life
Tarn maintains the lake's purity, interprets visions for seekers, and performs rituals to preserve the tarn's power. He rarely leaves his post, dedicated to his sacred duty.
Secret
He's seen a vision of the tarn drying up and has been desperately seeking a way to prevent it.
Story Hooks
- 1 The tarn is indeed drying up, and he needs help investigating why
- 2 A vision has shown him that the party is crucial to the tarn's fate
Narrative Value
Source of visions and prophecy, quest giver for sacred missions, mentor figure ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════