**High Cleric Adanessa** — _The Living Grace of the [[Green Palace]]_ --- ### Lore & Role **Adanessa**, the **High Cleric of the [[Green Palace]]**, is one of the most luminous and spiritually revered figures in South Angoria. Her **piercing hazel eyes**, which seem to reflect the green landscape itself, and **lush auburn hair** adorned with emerald and gold leaf hairpins, mark her both as a radiant beauty and a chosen vessel of **Lialandra, the Goddess of Healing**. Born to **humble farmers**, Adanessa was surrounded by signs of divinity from infancy—most notably butterflies that circled above her crib. Taking these as omens, her parents surrendered her to the [[Green Palace]], where she was raised under the tutelage of master clerics. Over time, she rose to become their superior through a combination of compassion, divine gifts, and extraordinary intellect. Today, Adanessa oversees the spiritual well-being of thousands and directs the sacred rites of healing, comfort, and growth throughout the capital. She is not only a cleric of power, but a figure of peace, wisdom, and grace. **Alignment:** Neutral Good **Titles:** High Cleric of the [[Green Palace]], Voice of Lialandra, Keeper of the Garden Veil **Affiliations:** Temple of Lialandra, Court of the [[Green Palace]] --- ### Personality & Traits Adanessa is **gentle yet unwavering**, a beacon of warmth and strength wrapped in serenity. She carries the burden of leadership with calm dignity, and her ability to **comfort the dying, inspire the grieving, and restore the broken** is said to border on the miraculous. Despite her responsibilities, she is known for her **fondness for butterflies**, which she views as sacred messengers. She releases one before every major healing ritual—a symbol of hope fluttering into the world. **Traits:** - Highly proficient in divine magic, particularly healing and restoration - Tends to the palace’s grand garden as a meditative practice - A diplomatic force within court, respected by nobles and clergy alike - Passionately working toward the creation of a universal healing spell --- ### Relationships **[[Queen Rowan Firebrand]]:** Adanessa shares a bond of mutual respect and maternal connection with the queen. Rowan trusts her implicitly in matters of public and private healing. **[[King David Firebrand]]:** Though less spiritually inclined, David sees Adanessa as indispensable and a stabilizing influence in court. **[[Princess Brighton Firebrand]]:** The two share a love of public service. Brighton often assists in charitable initiatives backed by Adanessa’s temple. **[[Prince Isil Firebrand]]:** Their bond is rooted in a shared fascination with the fusion of divine and arcane theory. **[[Prince Agnar Firebrand]]:** Adanessa often heals his injuries and quietly counsels him in the ways of restraint and reflection. **[[Princess Lynsey Firebrand]]:** Adanessa treats Lynsey as a spiritual sister, gently encouraging her to view rebellion through the lens of growth, not destruction. --- ### Adventure Hooks **The Butterfly Omen:** Butterflies begin avoiding Adanessa altogether, a chilling sign in her faith. She asks the party to help her investigate a possible spiritual disruption. **Garden of Blight:** A sickness begins corrupting the sacred plants in her healing garden. The source is magical—and dangerous. **Wings of Remembrance:** Adanessa requests the party escort her to her birth village to perform a forgotten rite for her late parents, tied to a rare celestial alignment. **The Healing Spell:** With rumors of an ancient scroll that may hold the key to her universal healing spell, Adanessa sends the party on a sacred pilgrimage to recover it. --- ### Appearance Adanessa is a **young woman in her mid-twenties**, with an **ethereal beauty** that draws both admiration and reverence. Her **freckled, sun-kissed skin**, **piercing hazel eyes**, and **braided auburn hair** give her a regal, almost otherworldly look. She is most often seen in **robes of soft green and ivory**, woven with living threads and subtle healing runes. Her voice is calm and melodic, her presence radiant yet grounding. --- **Notes:** Adanessa is an ideal figure for campaigns involving divine intervention, healing miracles, or sacred missions. She can act as a guide, divine patron, or even the subject of romantic or spiritual inspiration. Her presence enhances the emotional and sacred tone of any [[Green Palace]] storyline.