Menippe Foamguard
NereidsPrison Warden
"Justice is not vengeance. It is protection, order, and the hope that those who fall might rise again.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Deep Hold, Nereidum
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Imposing with scales of dark gray and an air of authority. Her eyes are sharp and assessing. • Clothing: Wears formal warden's uniform with insignia of her rank, always carrying keys and security tools. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands bear scars from prisoner encounters; wears a pendant marking her years of service.
Relationships
- Family - Estranged from her family who disapprove of her work; has no spouse or children.
- Allies - Prison staff who respect her fairness; reform advocates; officials who value her competence.
- Rivals - Corrupt guards she won't tolerate; prisoners who challenge her authority; politicians who question her methods.
Backstory
Menippe has run the Deep Hold for fifteen years, maintaining order in Nereidum's most secure prison. She's reformed some prisoners and seen others beyond saving. She believes in the possibility of redemption but doesn't expect it.
Daily Life
Menippe oversees prison operations, manages staff, and ensures security. She meets with prisoners, handles disputes, and maintains order in a difficult environment.
Story Hooks
- 1 Menippe needs help investigating corruption among her guards without alerting the conspirators.
- 2 She's seeking help with a prisoner who claims to have information about a threat to Nereidum.
Narrative Value
Source of information about prisoners; quest giver for prison-related missions; morally complex ally. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════