**Elisa – The Lost Flame of the Village** --- ## Overview **Elisa Nareth** was the daughter of a humble villager who sought aid before an impending troll attack. Desperate to protect his home, he purchased a forged map from a young [[Talon Whisperwind]], hoping it would lead to salvation. Instead, it led to tragedy. Elisa’s father perished on a false path, and the village was destroyed. Elisa herself was killed during the attack. While it was the destruction of the village that shook [[Talon Whisperwind|Talon]] from his life of deception, it was encountering Elisa’s spirit later in Hell that truly tested his soul and solidified his path toward redemption. --- ## Appearance (in life) - **Hair**: Long, chestnut brown - **Eyes**: Soft green, filled with trust and quiet intelligence - **Age**: 14 at the time of her death - **Clothing**: Wore a simple wool tunic, often embroidered with small flowers by her own hand --- ## Significance in [[Talon Whisperwind|Talon]]’s Story - **Catalyst for Redemption**: Her death was the defining moment that shattered [[Talon Whisperwind|Talon]]’s illusion of harmless lies - **Spirit Encounter**: When [[Talon Whisperwind|Talon]] died and descended into Hell, he encountered Elisa’s spirit, pursued by devils - **Sacrifice and Salvation**: [[Talon Whisperwind|Talon]] gave his soul to shield Elisa’s from torment, passing the divine test of [[Aria, Goddess of Birth and Death|Aria]], [[Aria, Goddess of Birth and Death|Goddess of Death]] - **Symbol of Innocence Lost**: Elisa’s memory continues to haunt [[Talon Whisperwind|Talon]], serving as a silent conscience to every truth he tells --- ## Nature of Her Spirit - **Gentle and Forgiving**: Despite all she suffered, Elisa’s soul retained its gentleness - **Burdened with Sorrow**: She wandered the lower planes, not out of malice, but from the weight of betrayal and a desire for peace - **Released and Honored**: After [[Talon Whisperwind|Talon]]’s self-sacrifice, she was released from torment—now remembered as a sacred memory --- ## Role in Campaigns - **Visionary Guide**: Elisa may return in [[Talon Whisperwind|Talon]]’s dreams or divine visions, offering warnings, comfort, or clarity - **Spirit of Innocence**: She could appear to others sensitive to the spirit realm—especially in places marked by unjust suffering - **Narrative Touchstone**: Her story deepens [[Talon Whisperwind|Talon]]’s arc and reminds players of the impact one mistake can have --- ## Quotes (Dream-State or Visions) > "You thought I’d hate you. But I remember your eyes when you came back. You were already breaking." > "Sometimes the smallest lie casts the longest shadow. But light still finds a way through." > "You saved me, [[Talon Whisperwind|Talon]]. Not from Hell. From forgetting who I was."