Terpsichore Flowdancer
NereidsDance Instructor
"Dance is not movement. It is emotion made visible, the body speaking when words fail.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Academy of Dance, Cultural District
- Civilization
- Nereids
Appearance
• Physical: Graceful with scales that seem to flow like water. Her movements are fluid and precise. • Clothing: Wears dance attire that allows freedom of movement, always ready to demonstrate. • Distinguishing Marks: Her body bears marks of dance training; wears jewelry that chimes with her movements.
Relationships
- Family - Her parents were dancers; she has siblings who work in related artistic fields.
- Allies - Fellow dancers who respect her skill; students who've become professionals; venues that host her performances.
- Rivals - Competing dance instructors; students who challenge her authority; her own aging body.
Personality
- Traits: Passionate about dance, demanding of students, surprisingly patient with beginners, deeply artistic
- Mannerisms: Dances constantly even when teaching; speaks in dance metaphors; moves with unconscious grace.
- Voice: Musical and expressive, capable of conveying complex instructions through tone alone.
Backstory
Terpsichore trained at the finest dance academies and now teaches the next generation. She's developed techniques that have become standard practice. She believes dance is the purest form of expression.
Daily Life
Terpsichore teaches dance classes, develops new techniques, and trains advanced students. She performs occasionally and choreographs for events.
Secret
She's been using forbidden movement magic to enhance her dancing and teaching.
Story Hooks
- 1 Terpsichore needs help dealing with a rival instructor who is sabotaging her academy.
- 2 She's seeking help finding a legendary dance technique said to be hidden in ancient ruins.
Narrative Value
Teacher of dance; quest giver for artistic missions; artistic ally. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════