Clio Tidescribe
NereidsHistorian
"History is not the past. It is our understanding of the past, and understanding can be true or false.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Historical Archives, Academic District
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Scholarly with scales of soft gray and an air of academic intensity. Her eyes are sharp, seeking truth in the past. • Clothing: Wears scholarly robes appropriate to her position, always carrying research materials. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands bear ink stains; wears jewelry made from historical artifacts.
Relationships
- Family - Her parents were teachers; she has siblings who work in academic fields.
- Allies - Fellow historians who respect her integrity; students who value her teaching; truth-seekers of all kinds.
- Rivals - Those who want to hide the past; officials who prefer comfortable lies; competing historians who challenge her conclusions.
Personality
- Traits: Intellectual, obsessive about accuracy, surprisingly passionate about the past, deeply principled
- Mannerisms: Speaks in historical references; takes notes constantly; challenges inaccurate statements.
- Voice: Clear and precise, with a tendency to explain historical context in detail.
Backstory
Clio has dedicated her life to understanding Nereidum's past, uncovering truths that have been forgotten or hidden. She's challenged official narratives and paid a price for her integrity. She believes history must be truthful.
Daily Life
Clio researches historical events, writes scholarly works, and teaches history to students. She advises on matters of historical precedent.
Secret
She's discovered evidence that could overturn Nereidum's understanding of its own origins.
Story Hooks
- 1 Clio needs help accessing restricted archives to prove her controversial historical theory.
- 2 She's seeking help protecting her discovery from those who want to suppress it.
Narrative Value
Source of historical knowledge; quest giver for research missions; principled ally. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════