Polyxo Tidewatcher
NereidsRetired Admiral
"War is not glory. It is sacrifice, pain, and the desperate hope that peace might follow.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Veterans' Quarter, Nereidum
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Regal despite her age, with scales faded to silver-gray. She carries herself with military bearing even in retirement. • Clothing: Wears formal military attire even in civilian life, adorned with medals from her long career. • Distinguishing Marks: Her body bears scars from countless battles; wears every medal she earned with pride.
Relationships
- Family - Never married, dedicated to her career; considers her troops her children.
- Allies - Current military leaders who value her experience; fellow veterans; politicians who seek her counsel.
- Rivals - Young officers who dismiss her methods; political enemies; her own fading relevance.
Personality
- Traits: Disciplined, honorable, nostalgic, quietly concerned about the future
- Mannerisms: Speaks in military terms; stands at attention reflexively; tells stories of her campaigns.
- Voice: Commanding and authoritative, with a tendency to bark orders even when not in command.
Backstory
Polyxo commanded Nereidum's military forces for thirty years, leading them through wars and conflicts with honor. She retired five years ago but remains influential in military circles. She worries that the current generation doesn't understand the cost of war.
Daily Life
Polyxo spends her days in retirement, advising current military leaders, writing her memoirs, and meeting with fellow veterans. She occasionally consults on strategic matters.
Secret
She's discovered evidence that a war she led was based on false information, and she's been hiding this knowledge.
Story Hooks
- 1 Polyxo needs help investigating the truth about a past war before the information becomes public.
- 2 She's seeking help training a new generation of leaders to avoid the mistakes of her time.
Narrative Value
Source of military knowledge; quest giver for investigation missions; wise but flawed mentor. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════