Clymene Wavechanter
NereidsRitual Singer
"Sacred song is not performance. It is prayer made audible, the soul speaking to the divine.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Temple of Sacred Songs, Religious District
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Reverent with scales that seem to hum with sacred resonance. Her voice is her sacred instrument. • Clothing: Wears ceremonial robes adorned with religious symbols, always carrying sacred texts. • Distinguishing Marks: Her throat bears marks of sacred vocal training; wears jewelry blessed by religious authorities.
Relationships
- Family - Her family are all devout; she has siblings who serve in other religious capacities.
- Allies - Religious authorities who value her gift; fellow ritual singers; worshippers who find meaning in her chants.
- Rivals - Religious factions who disagree with her interpretations; those who would use religion for political ends; her own spiritual doubts.
Personality
- Traits: Devout, musically gifted, spiritually intense, surprisingly humble
- Mannerisms: Sings sacred chants constantly; speaks in religious metaphors; maintains an air of reverence.
- Voice: Beautiful and resonant, capable of reaching spiritual frequencies that move listeners to devotion.
Backstory
Clymene has sung sacred rituals for twenty years, her voice central to religious ceremonies across Nereidum. She's trained generations of ritual singers. She believes her voice is a gift from the divine.
Daily Life
Clymene performs sacred rituals, trains ritual singers, and maintains religious traditions. She advises on spiritual matters.
Secret
She's been experiencing spiritual doubts that she's hiding from her religious community.
Story Hooks
- 1 Clymene needs help recovering a stolen sacred musical artifact.
- 2 She's seeking someone to confide in about her spiritual doubts without endangering her position.
Narrative Value
Source of spiritual guidance; quest giver for religious missions; complex spiritual ally. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════