SHAGRA THE WIDOW
OrcsWar Widow and Memorial Keeper
"My husband gave his life for our clan. The least I can do is ensure his sacrifice is remembered.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Memorial Shrine
- Civilization
- Orcs
Appearance
• Physical: Shagra is worn and grieving, with the look of someone who has lost everything. Her charcoal skin is pale from grief. Her eyes are hollow but still warm. • Clothing: She wears mourning clothes, with tokens of her lost husband. • Distinguishing Marks: Her grief is her most distinctive feature. She carries her husband's memory.
Relationships
- Family - Her children are grown; she is alone in her grief.
- Allies - Other widows support each other; the clan values her dedication.
- Rivals - None—her work is too sacred for rivalry.
Personality
- Traits: Grieving, generous, deeply committed to remembering the fallen, surprisingly strong
- Mannerisms: Touches her husband's tokens when distressed, tends the memorial constantly
- Voice: Soft and sad, carries the weight of loss
Backstory
Shagra lost her husband in battle ten years ago and has spent the decade keeping his memory alive. She tends the memorial shrine, comforts other widows, and ensures that the fallen are not forgotten. She has found purpose in grief.
Daily Life
Shagra spends her days at the memorial shrine, tending it, receiving visitors, and comforting those who have lost loved ones. She maintains the records of the fallen, their stories, their sacrifices. She rarely leaves the shrine.
Secret
Shagra has discovered that her husband's death was not in honorable battle but in a cowardly ambush ordered by his own commander. She is seeking proof to clear his name.
Story Hooks
- 1 Shagra needs help investigating the true circumstances of her husband's death.
- 2 She has discovered proof of the betrayal and needs help exposing it.
Narrative Value
Shagra provides a perspective on grief in orcish society, memorial-related quests, and themes of remembrance. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════