Calypso Songdew
NereidsVoice Instructor
"The voice is an instrument, yes, but it is also a window to the soul. Treat it with reverence.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Conservatory of Tides, Nereidum
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Elegant with age, her scales have faded to a soft pearl-gray. She moves with the grace of someone who has spent her life in performance. • Clothing: Wears flowing teaching robes that allow freedom of movement for demonstrations, adorned with musical symbols. • Distinguishing Marks: Her throat bears subtle markings from years of vocal magic; wears a pendant that amplifies her voice.
Relationships
- Family - Never married, dedicated to her art; considers her students her children.
- Allies - Former students who have become successful musicians; the Conservatory faculty; music lovers across Nereidum.
- Rivals - Other instructors who disagree with her methods; former rivals from her performing days; her own fading voice.
Backstory
Calypso was once the most celebrated singer in Nereidum until a throat injury ended her performing career. She turned to teaching and has trained three generations of musicians. She still dreams of performing one final concert.
Daily Life
Calypso teaches voice lessons from morning until evening, working with students of all ages and skill levels. She spends her free time composing music she knows she'll never perform.
Secret
She's discovered a healing technique that might restore her voice, but it requires a rare ingredient from a dangerous location.
Story Hooks
- 1 Calypso needs adventurers to retrieve the rare ingredient that could restore her voice.
- 2 She's been offered a position at a prestigious foreign conservatory and needs help deciding whether to leave Nereidum.
Narrative Value
Teacher and mentor; quest giver for retrieval missions; source of musical knowledge and connections. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════