Calliope Depthwriter
NereidsEpic Poet
"Epic poetry is not entertainment. It is memory made immortal, heroes living forever in verse.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Writer's Tower, Cultural District
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Distinguished with scales of deep purple and an air of literary authority. Her eyes are sharp, seeing stories everywhere. • Clothing: Wears scholarly robes befitting her status, always carrying writing materials. • Distinguishing Marks: Her fingers are stained with ink; wears jewelry inspired by her own epics.
Relationships
- Family - Her parents were scholars; she has siblings who work in academic fields.
- Allies - Literary scholars who study her work; fellow writers; patrons who support her career.
- Rivals - Competing poets; critics who challenge her interpretations; her own fear of not living up to her reputation.
Personality
- Traits: Intellectual, passionate about storytelling, demanding of herself, surprisingly humble about her talent
- Mannerisms: Writes constantly; speaks in literary references; sees epic potential in everyday events.
- Voice: Rich and resonant, with a tendency toward dramatic storytelling.
Backstory
Calliope is Nereidum's most celebrated epic poet, her works studied in academies across the world. She's chronicled heroes and events that have shaped history. She feels the weight of preserving memory through story.
Daily Life
Calliope writes epic poetry, researches historical events, and teaches writing to apprentices. She performs her works at public gatherings.
Story Hooks
- 1 Calliope needs help researching a historical event for her next epic.
- 2 She's seeking help dealing with the side effects of her muse-inducing substance.
Narrative Value
Source of literary entertainment; quest giver for research missions; intellectual ally. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════