VERNAL POOLSPRING
NaiadsSeasonal Guardian and Student
"My pool is temporary, but while it exists, it is full of life. That is enough.""
Identity
- Residence
- A temporary vernal pool
- Civilization
- Naiads
Appearance
• Clothing: She wears simple clothes suitable for her seasonal existence, with tools for maintaining her pool. • Distinguishing Marks: Her form flickers slightly, reflecting the temporary nature of her pool.
Relationships
- Family - Other seasonal naiads who share her transient existence
- Allies - Creatures that depend on her pool, fellow temporary guardians
- Rivals - Drought, those who would drain her pool
Personality
- Traits: Energetic, aware of her temporary existence, determined to make the most of her time, occasionally melancholy
- Mannerisms: Works constantly, aware that her time is limited, celebrates the rain that sustains her
- Voice: Bright but with an undertone of sadness
Backstory
Vernal was born in a vernal pool that only exists during the rainy season. She's spent her short life making the most of her temporary existence, knowing that drought could end her at any time.
Daily Life
Vernal tends her vernal pool, maintaining its ecosystem, celebrating the life that blooms in the temporary water, and preparing for the dry season that will end her current existence.
Secret
She's discovered that her temporary pool has unique magical properties that could be valuable.
Story Hooks
- 1 Drought is threatening her pool early, and she needs help preserving it
- 2 Someone wants to exploit her pool's magical properties
Narrative Value
Temporary ally, quest giver for seasonal missions, tragic figure ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════