WELLSPRING ANCIENTSONG
NaiadsLorekeeper and Ritual Master
"I have seen springs run dry and rivers change their course. The only constant is memory, and the duty to preserve it.""
Identity
- Residence
- The First Spring, the legendary origin of all naiads
- Civilization
- Naiads
Appearance
• Physical: Wellspring is ancient beyond measure, his form translucent and ethereal. He seems to exist partially outside of normal time, sometimes appearing as he was centuries ago. • Clothing: He wears robes of ancient design, preserved through powerful magic, adorned with relics from the dawn of naiad civilization. • Distinguishing Marks: His eyes see through time, showing visions of past and possible futures.
Relationships
- Family - All long dead, remembered only in his stories
- Allies - The current generation of ritual masters, those who value tradition
- Rivals - Those who would modernize or abandon ancient ways
Personality
- Traits: Ancient wisdom, patient, occasionally confused by the present, deeply traditional
- Mannerisms: Speaks in riddles and ancient phrases, pauses as if listening to voices from the past
- Voice: Echoing and distant, as if coming from deep underwater or long ago
Backstory
Wellspring is one of the oldest living naiads, having witnessed the rise of naiad civilization from its earliest days. He maintains the rituals and lore that connect modern naiads to their origins.
Daily Life
Wellspring performs ancient rituals at the First Spring, trains ritual masters, and interprets omens and prophecies. He receives visitors seeking wisdom from across the waterways.
Story Hooks
- 1 He reveals the true origin of the naiads, which has profound implications
- 2 He needs help performing a ritual that requires components from across the world
Narrative Value
Source of ancient knowledge and prophecy, quest giver for history-related missions, mentor figure ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════