Eukelade Songweaver
NereidsChoir Director
"A choir is not individuals singing together. It is one voice with many parts, harmony made flesh.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Grand Cathedral, Cultural District
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Graceful with scales of soft silver and an air of musical authority. Her hands move constantly, conducting even in conversation. • Clothing: Wears formal attire appropriate to her position, always carrying a tuning fork and sheet music. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands bear calluses from conducting; wears a pendant marking her directorship.
Relationships
- Family - Her parents were musicians; she has siblings who are also in musical professions.
- Allies - Her choir members who respect her leadership; musicians who collaborate with her; patrons who support the choir.
- Rivals - Competing choirs; singers who challenge her authority; critics who dismiss her style.
Personality
- Traits: Perfectionist, passionate about music, demanding of her singers, surprisingly nurturing
- Mannerisms: Conducts constantly; sings scales to demonstrate; speaks in musical metaphors.
- Voice: Clear and commanding, with perfect pitch that she uses to demonstrate for her choir.
Backstory
Eukelade has directed the Grand Cathedral Choir for ten years, building it into one of the finest ensembles in Nereidum. She's trained hundreds of singers and performed for royalty. Music is her life.
Daily Life
Eukelade rehearses with her choir, plans performances, and trains individual singers. She conducts services and special events.
Secret
She's been using forbidden vocal magic to enhance her choir's performances.
Story Hooks
- 1 Eukelade needs help dealing with a rival choir director who is sabotaging her performances.
- 2 She's seeking help finding a legendary musical artifact that could perfect her choir's sound.
Narrative Value
Source of musical entertainment; quest giver for musical missions; artistic ally. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════