Psamathe Sandweaver
NereidsGlass Artist
"Glass is frozen light, captured time, transparency made solid. It is the most honest of all materials.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Glass Gardens, Artisan District
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Delicate with dexterous fingers and scales that catch the light like glass itself. Her eyes are sharp, always noticing details and reflections. • Clothing: Wears protective gear over beautiful garments, always carrying samples of her latest creations. • Distinguishing Marks: Her hands bear small burns from her craft; wears jewelry made from her own glasswork.
Relationships
- Family - Her parents were craftspeople who encouraged her artistic pursuits; she has a twin sister who is a musician.
- Allies - Art collectors who commission her work; fellow artisans in the guild; suppliers of rare glass-making materials.
- Rivals - Competing glass artists; patrons who demand copies of her work; forgers who try to replicate her techniques.
Personality
- Traits: Precise, artistic, patient, surprisingly adventurous
- Mannerisms: Examines light and reflections constantly; touches glass surfaces to assess their quality; sketches designs obsessively.
- Voice: Soft and precise, with a tendency to describe things in terms of light and transparency.
Backstory
Psamathe revolutionized underwater glassworking by developing techniques to work with the unique pressures and conditions of the deep. Her glass sculptures are prized for their beauty and technical perfection. She dreams of creating something truly immortal.
Secret
She's discovered a way to trap memories in glass but hasn't told anyone because she's afraid of how it might be used.
Story Hooks
- 1 Psamathe needs help retrieving a legendary sand from a dangerous location that could create unbreakable glass.
- 2 She's accidentally trapped someone's memory in glass and needs help returning it without destroying the artwork.
Narrative Value
Source of valuable glass art; quest giver for material retrieval; artist with unique magical potential. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════