Character: Isobel (Cleric of Selûne)
Appearance:
- Race: Human
- Height: 5'6", slender build
- Distinctive Features: Soft, gentle facial features, often conveying a sense of serenity or quiet sorrow.
- Eyes: Luminous, pale blue eyes that hold a deep empathy and sometimes a distant, haunted look.
- Hair: Long, flowing silver hair, often braided or adorned with simple white flowers, suggesting purity and a connection to her deity.
- Attire: Simple, elegant robes in shades of pale blue and white, adorned with symbols of Selûne (e.g., crescent moons). The fabric appears light and ethereal, hinting at her divine connection. She may carry a holy symbol or a staff.
Personality Profile:
- Dominant Traits: Compassionate, empathetic, gentle, and deeply devout. She radiates a calming presence.
- Psychological Complexity: Carries a profound sense of grief and trauma from past events, particularly her connection to the Moonrise Towers and the Shadow-Cursed Lands. This trauma is often just beneath her serene surface.
- Emotional Core: A strong desire to protect and heal, driven by her faith in Selûne and her personal experiences with suffering.
- Demeanor: Soft-spoken and kind, but with an underlying strength and resolve when faced with injustice or evil. She is not naive, but rather chooses to see the good in others.
- Internal Conflict: Grapples with her own pain and the darkness she has witnessed, striving to maintain her faith and hope despite overwhelming despair.
Role in Narrative:
- Healer and Protector: Her primary role is to offer sanctuary and healing to those affected by the Shadow Curse.
- Moral Compass: Often serves as a voice of compassion and reason amidst the harsh realities of the world.
- Symbol of Hope: Represents the lingering light and potential for redemption in a corrupted land.
Psychological Nuances:
- Underlying Motivation: To bring light and comfort to a world consumed by darkness, and to honor the memory of those she couldn't save.
- Potential Character Arc: Finding a way to reconcile her past trauma with her present purpose, potentially leading to personal healing or empowerment.
- Emotional Triggers: The suffering of innocents, the presence of dark magic or corrupted beings, and memories of Ketheric Thorm or the events at Moonrise Towers.