Lumina Shellart
NereidsShell Artist
"Every shell holds a story, a life, a song of the sea. My work is simply giving that song a voice.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Artisan's Quarter, Nereidum
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Elegant with scales of iridescent mother-of-pearl. Her fingers are long and delicate, capable of the most intricate work. She moves with the grace of someone who sees beauty in everything. • Clothing: Wears practical but beautiful garments adorned with her own creations - shell jewelry, mother-of-pearl buttons, and decorative accessories. • Distinguishing Marks: Her workshop apron is covered in tiny shell fragments; her nails are always painted with crushed pearl.
Relationships
- Family - Her parents were merchants who supported her artistic dreams; she has two children who show no interest in the family craft.
- Allies - Wealthy collectors who commission her work; other artisans in a cooperative guild; a dwarven gem-cutter who trades techniques.
- Rivals - Competing shell artists; nobles who try to underpay for her work; forgers who copy her style.
Personality
- Traits: Perfectionist, artistic, business-minded, surprisingly competitive
- Mannerisms: Arranges objects in symmetrical patterns without thinking; touches her creations constantly to check their texture.
- Voice: Warm and enthusiastic when discussing her craft, sharp and precise when negotiating prices.
Daily Life
Lumina spends mornings selecting shells from the market, afternoons crafting in her workshop, and evenings entertaining wealthy clients. She works late into the night on her most ambitious pieces.
Secret
She's been using forbidden magic to enhance her shells, making them glow and sing, but the magic is slowly consuming her life force.
Story Hooks
- 1 Lumina needs help recovering a shipment of rare shells stolen by pirates.
- 2 She's seeking the legendary Rainbow Shell to create her masterpiece and needs skilled divers to help find it.
Narrative Value
Source of valuable art and jewelry; quest giver for retrieval missions; connection to wealthy patrons. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════