--- ## Name: Silka of the Mother’s Blood **Title:** Shield-Sister of the Tribe **Race:** Human (Barbarian lineage) **Gender:** Female **Class:** Barbarian (Path of the Sacred Body) **Affiliation:** [[Tribe of the Mother]], Sister of [[Yadiel]] --- ## Appearance Silka bears the powerful presence of her people. With shoulder-length blonde hair often braided in tight warrior cords and storm-gray eyes that reflect strength and compassion, she is striking and grounded. Her skin is sun-kissed and weathered from battle, marked with ritualistic tattoos across her arms and lower back. She, like most of her tribe, wears little—only a ceremonial belt and light adornments, her body left unbound to show the divine trust placed in flesh and spirit. --- ## Personality - **Protective and Grounded:** Acts as a stabilizing force among her peers and tribe. - **Honest but Warm:** Speaks plainly but with care. - **Pragmatic and Watchful:** Especially around outsiders, though less suspicious than the elders. - **Respects Ritual:** Especially those of bonding, fertility, and spiritual trials. --- ## Role in the Campaign - First encountered alongside her sister **[[Yadiel]]**, Silka greeted the adventurers as a representative of the tribe. - Though quieter than [[Yadiel]], she observed the party carefully and supported her sister’s decision to challenge and then bond with **Laucian**, the monk. - Acts as a **cultural interpreter**, helping outsiders better understand the tribe’s sacred ways without judgment. - Could become a **romantic interest** for a PC who shows patience, honor, and reverence for tribal customs. --- ## Abilities - **Sacred Guarding:** While unarmored, Silka can grant an adjacent ally a +1 bonus to AC. - **Cleansing Stance:** Once per long rest, she can reduce the duration of a negative condition (charmed, frightened, poisoned) for herself or an ally by 1 round as a bonus action. - **Ritual Trained:** Gains advantage on Religion checks related to tribal ceremonies and rites. --- ## Cultural Notes - Silka has not yet chosen a mate, believing such a decision must be deeply aligned, not rushed. - Participates regularly in sacred dances and rites, and is seen as a possible future priestess or spiritual leader. - Unlike her sister, she views **emotional intimacy as sacred trial**, not merely pleasure or union.