Leucothea Lightkeeper
NereidsLighthouse Keeper
"The lighthouse is not just a light. It is hope in the darkness, guidance for the lost, a promise that someone is watching.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Boundary Lighthouse, Outer Nereidum
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Solitary with scales weathered by exposure to boundary conditions. Her eyes are sharp, watching the darkness. • Clothing: Wears practical work clothes reinforced for harsh conditions, always carrying maintenance tools. • Distinguishing Marks: Her body bears marks of isolation; wears a pendant marking her years of service.
Relationships
- Allies - Sailors she's guided to safety; supply crews who visit monthly; officials who value her service.
- Rivals - The isolation itself; those who would extinguish her light; her own loneliness.
Personality
- Traits: Dedicated, solitary, deeply committed to her duty, surprisingly well-informed about the world
- Mannerisms: Maintains the lighthouse obsessively; watches the darkness constantly; speaks rarely but meaningfully.
- Voice: Rough from disuse but clear when she chooses to speak.
Backstory
Leucothea has kept the Boundary Lighthouse for fifteen years, guiding travelers between Nereidum and the surface world. She's seen countless ships pass and rescued many from disaster. The lighthouse is her purpose.
Daily Life
Leucothea maintains the lighthouse, watches for ships in distress, and records maritime traffic. She lives in isolation, receiving supplies monthly.
Secret
She's seen something in the deep darkness that she's never told anyone about.
Story Hooks
- 1 Leucothea needs help dealing with something that's been interfering with her lighthouse.
- 2 She's seeking help understanding what she saw in the darkness.
Narrative Value
Source of maritime guidance; quest giver for lighthouse missions; solitary ally. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════