Melpomene Tragedian
NereidsTragedy Writer
"Tragedy is not despair. It is the recognition that sorrow is part of life, and in recognition there is healing.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Theater District, Cultural Quarter
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Dramatic with scales of deep burgundy and an air of melancholy intensity. Her eyes hold the weight of sorrow. • Clothing: Wears dramatic attire appropriate to her art, always carrying writing materials. • Distinguishing Marks: Her fingers are stained with ink; wears jewelry inspired by her tragic characters.
Relationships
- Family - Her parents were artists; she has siblings who work in creative fields.
- Allies - Theater companies who produce her work; actors who bring her characters to life; audiences who find meaning in her tragedies.
- Rivals - Critics who dismiss tragedy as depressing; competing writers; her own fear of becoming too identified with sorrow.
Personality
- Traits: Intense, deeply empathetic, surprisingly optimistic in person, passionate about exploring sorrow
- Mannerisms: Speaks in dramatic phrases; observes human suffering with artistic interest; creates tragedy from everyday events.
- Voice: Rich and resonant, capable of conveying profound emotion through words alone.
Backstory
Melpomene is Nereidum's most celebrated writer of tragedy, her plays exploring the depths of human sorrow. She's made audiences weep for decades. She believes tragedy helps us process our own pain.
Daily Life
Melpomene writes tragedies, works with theater companies on productions, and teaches dramatic writing. She observes human nature for inspiration.
Story Hooks
- 1 Melpomene needs help researching a real-life tragedy for her next play.
Narrative Value
Source of dramatic entertainment; quest giver for research missions; artistic ally. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════