Polyhymnia Depthchanter
NereidsSacred Music Director
"Sacred music is not performance. It is prayer made audible, the soul speaking to the divine.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Temple of Sacred Waters, Religious District
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Reverent with scales of soft gold and an air of spiritual authority. Her presence inspires devotion. • Clothing: Wears ceremonial robes adorned with religious symbols, always carrying sacred music. • Distinguishing Marks: Her throat bears marks of sacred vocal training; wears jewelry blessed by religious authorities.
Relationships
- Family - Her family are all devout; she has siblings who serve in other religious capacities.
- Allies - Religious authorities who value her work; fellow sacred musicians; worshippers who find meaning in her music.
- Rivals - Religious factions who disagree with her interpretations; those who would use religion for political ends; her own spiritual doubts.
Personality
- Traits: Devout, musically gifted, spiritually intense, surprisingly tolerant
- Mannerisms: Sings sacred chants constantly; speaks in religious metaphors; maintains an air of reverence.
- Voice: Beautiful and resonant, capable of reaching spiritual frequencies that move listeners to devotion.
Backstory
Polyhymnia has directed sacred music for twenty years, creating chants that have become central to Nereid religious practice. She's trained generations of sacred musicians. She believes music is the purest form of worship.
Daily Life
Polyhymnia directs sacred ceremonies, trains sacred musicians, and composes new religious music. She advises on spiritual matters.
Secret
She's been experiencing spiritual doubts that she's hiding from her religious community.
Story Hooks
- 1 Polyhymnia needs help recovering a stolen sacred musical artifact.
- 2 She's seeking someone to confide in about her spiritual doubts without endangering her position.
Narrative Value
Source of spiritual guidance; quest giver for religious missions; complex spiritual ally. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════