Eurynome Shellwarden
NereidsMuseum Curator
"Artifacts are not objects. They are memories of who we were, lessons for who we might become.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Royal Museum of Nereidum, Cultural District
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Distinguished with scales of deep burgundy and an air of scholarly authority. He moves with careful precision around valuable artifacts. • Clothing: Wears formal robes appropriate to his position, always carrying tools for examining artifacts. • Distinguishing Marks: His hands bear ink stains from cataloging; wears a pendant marking his curatorial authority.
Personality
- Traits: Knowledgeable, protective of artifacts, slightly obsessive, surprisingly passionate
- Mannerisms: Examines everything as if it might be an artifact; speaks in museum terminology; gets agitated when artifacts are mishandled.
- Voice: Precise and cultured, with a tendency to lecture about historical context.
Backstory
Eurynome has curated the Royal Museum for twenty years, building it into one of the world's finest collections of Nereid history and art. He's traveled the world acquiring pieces and negotiating loans. The museum is his life's passion.
Daily Life
Eurynome oversees museum operations, acquires new pieces, designs exhibitions, and conducts research. He gives tours to important visitors and negotiates with other institutions.
Story Hooks
- 1 Eurynome needs help recovering a stolen artifact from a thieves' guild before the theft becomes public.
- 2 He's seeking help authenticating a potentially legendary piece that could make or break his reputation.
Narrative Value
Source of historical knowledge; quest giver for retrieval missions; connection to cultural institutions. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════