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Callirrhoe Depthsinger

Nereids

Opera Singer

Nereid Age: 35 Female

"Music is not sound. It is emotion given voice, truth that cannot be spoken, only sung.""

Identity

Residence
The Grand Opera House, Cultural District
Civilization
Nereids

Appearance

• Physical: Stunning with scales of deep amethyst and a voice that commands attention. She carries herself with theatrical grace.

Relationships

  • Family - Estranged from her family who resented her success; has no spouse but many admirers.
  • Allies - Wealthy patrons who support her career; fellow performers; musicians who accompany her.
  • Rivals - Competing singers; critics who dismiss her style; younger performers threatening her position.

Personality

  • Traits: Dramatic, passionate, demanding, surprisingly insecure
  • Mannerisms: Sings constantly; gestures expansively; speaks as if addressing an audience.
  • Voice: Powerful and controlled, capable of expressing the full range of human emotion.

Backstory

Callirrhoe rose from a poor family to become Nereidum's most celebrated opera singer through sheer talent and determination. She's performed for royalty across the world. She lives for the applause and fears the silence when it ends.

Daily Life

Callirrhoe spends her days in vocal training, rehearsing for performances, and managing her career. She performs several times a week to sold-out audiences.

Secret

She's been using a forbidden vocal enhancement that could destroy her voice permanently.

Story Hooks

  • 1 Callirrhoe needs help dealing with a blackmailer who knows about her forbidden enhancement.
  • 2 She's seeking help recovering her stolen voice-enhancing artifact before an important performance.

Narrative Value

Entertainment and cultural connection; quest giver for dramatic missions; connection to high society. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

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