Glaucus Depthshaper
NereidsSculptor
"I do not create. I merely remove what is not the sculpture, revealing what has always been there.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Artist's Quarter, Nereidum
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Powerful with large hands scarred from years of working with stone and coral. His scales are dusted with fine particles from his materials. • Clothing: Wears practical work clothes covered in stone dust and coral fragments, with numerous tool loops. • Distinguishing Marks: His arms bear scars from chisel slips; wears a ring made from his first sculpture.
Relationships
- Allies - Art collectors who commission his work; fellow artists who appreciate his vision; students who study under him.
- Rivals - Critics who dismiss his work; competing sculptors; patrons who try to control his creative process.
Personality
- Traits: Intense, perfectionist, deeply emotional about his work, surprisingly humble
- Mannerisms: Touches surfaces constantly to assess their texture; sketches on any available surface; talks to his sculptures while working.
- Voice: Rough and gravelly from inhaling stone dust, with a tendency to lapse into technical art terminology.
Backstory
Glaucus was a struggling artist until he discovered his unique ability to sense the forms hidden within raw materials. His sculptures are celebrated for capturing the essence of his subjects. He believes every stone contains a masterpiece waiting to be freed.
Daily Life
Glaucus works in his studio from dawn until exhaustion, chipping away at stone and coral to reveal the forms within. He teaches students and occasionally takes commissions from wealthy patrons.
Secret
He's discovered a technique to bring his sculptures to temporary life but fears the ethical implications.
Story Hooks
- 1 Glaucus needs help retrieving a legendary block of living coral that he believes contains his masterpiece.
- 2 One of his sculptures has come to life and he's seeking help understanding what happened.
Narrative Value
Source of valuable art; quest giver for material retrieval; artist ally with unique perspective. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════