**Ariana – Voice of the Mother, Wife of [[Mavros]]** **NPC Overview** **Name:** Ariana **Race:** Human (Barbarian ancestry) **Gender:** Female **Class/Role:** Tribal Priestess, Diplomatic Emissary **Alignment:** Neutral Good **Deity:** [[Perserphina]], Goddess of Beauty and Balance **Faction:** [[Tribe of the Mother]] **Appearance** Ariana embodies the radiant, divine essence of [[Perserphina]]’s ideals. She walks proudly nude among her people, as is tradition, her form a living symbol of beauty, confidence, and sacred strength. Her bronzed skin glows with health and power. Her long dark hair flows freely down her back, adorned with bone charms, feathers, and vine-like braids. Her eyes are deep brown, warm and penetrating, filled with conviction and ancient wisdom. Her body bears symbolic tattoos gifted through ritual—each line a prayer, each curve a vow. **Personality** - **Compassionate & Insightful:** She is the spiritual heart of the tribe, a calming presence and fierce protector of the innocent. - **Unshakably Confident:** Her nudity is neither provocative nor shameful—it is sacred, and she owns it without apology. - **Diplomatic but Fierce:** Capable of deep kindness or merciless fury depending on the cause. - **Devoted to Peace:** Wishes to avoid war unless it is in defense of the sacred or the helpless. **Notable Quotes** _“Our bodies are not shameful. They are the canvas on which [[Perserphina]] paints her blessings.”_ _“To be seen is not weakness—it is truth.”_ _“Peace is not silence. Peace is justice made real.”_ **Role in the Campaign** - Welcomes the party to the **Valley of the Mother** and offers healing, wisdom, and cultural perspective. - Questions and guides **Savereign**, especially regarding his trauma and desire for revenge. - Offers divine insight into the **[[Askaria]] Empire’s cruelty** and the suffering of the enslaved. - May lead or host sacred rituals that challenge or heal player characters. **Relationships** - **[[Mavros]] (Husband):** Partners in body, mind, and leadership. Their love is visible, sacred, and unyielding. - **Savereign (Tiefling PC):** She sees potential in him as a liberator but watches for signs of darkness. - **Brensistria Allies:** Holds respectful ties with [[Queen Cyrill]]’s emissaries and walks Brensistria’s streets bare-chested with purpose. **Cultural Role** - Performs dances, blessings, and **rituals of clarity and indulgence** as a Daughter of [[Perserphina]]. - Protects the tribe’s spiritual well-being, especially the young and wounded. - Frequently mediates between aggressive tribes and Brensistria to prevent war.