Eurybia Stormward
NereidsStorm Watcher
"The storm does not care about your plans or your prayers. It only cares that someone is watching, someone is warning, someone is ready.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Storm Towers, Outer Nereidum
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Tough with scales weathered by exposure to violent currents. Her eyes are sharp and constantly scanning the waters for signs of change. • Clothing: Wears reinforced gear designed to withstand violent underwater conditions, with numerous instruments attached. • Distinguishing Marks: Her body bears scars from close calls with storms; wears a pendant that detects pressure changes.
Relationships
- Family - Her parents were killed in a storm she failed to predict; she has no other family.
- Allies - Fellow storm watchers; fishing fleets who depend on her warnings; emergency responders who trust her judgment.
- Rivals - Officials who question her predictions; competing weather services; her own fear of failure.
Personality
- Traits: Vigilant, brave, slightly reckless, deeply committed to her duty
- Mannerisms: Checks weather instruments constantly; speaks in weather terminology; seems restless in calm conditions.
- Voice: Sharp and urgent, with a tendency to bark warnings even in safe conditions.
Backstory
Eurybia has been watching storms since she was a child, fascinated by their power. She joined the Storm Watchers after saving her village from a surprise tempest. She's predicted hundreds of storms and saved countless lives.
Daily Life
Eurybia monitors weather patterns from her tower, using specialized equipment to detect approaching storms. She issues warnings and coordinates evacuation efforts when necessary.
Secret
She's detected a storm pattern unlike anything in recorded history, approaching Nereidum, and she's afraid she can't predict its behavior.
Story Hooks
- 1 Eurybia needs adventurers to help her deploy emergency equipment before an unprecedented storm hits.
- 2 She's seeking help investigating the source of the strange storm pattern she's detected.
Narrative Value
Source of weather information; quest giver for emergency missions; early warning system for threats. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════