**Castle Chaplain Jethil Aiddino** — _Voice of the Flame Within_ --- ### Lore & Role **Jethil Aiddino** serves as the **Castle Chaplain** of the [[Green Palace]] and is the spiritual advisor to the **Firebrand royal family**. A quiet yet profound presence within the palace, Jethil offers guidance not only through sermons and rituals, but through heartfelt one-on-one counsel with those burdened by duty, loss, or inner conflict. Aiddino represents no single god but serves as a **flamekeeper**, a spiritual path practiced in South Angoria that reveres the divine spark found in every soul. His role is to keep that flame burning in the hearts of rulers, soldiers, and servants alike. He leads seasonal rites, marriage blessings, and death rites, and often speaks at public events during times of crisis or mourning. Though not a warrior, Jethil is far from passive. His strength lies in words, healing, and wisdom. Rumors whisper that he once served as a war-cleric in his youth, and that his pacifism is a vow taken after a great personal tragedy. **Alignment:** Neutral Good **Titles:** Flamekeeper of the [[Green Palace]], Counselor of Souls, Speaker of Solace **Affiliations:** Court of the [[Green Palace]], Temple of the Inner Flame --- ### Personality & Traits Jethil is **gentle, introspective, and profoundly empathetic**. He believes strength lies in understanding one’s pain and choosing to rise above it. Though humble in manner, he has a commanding aura when delivering a sermon or calming an argument. He’s a favorite among servants, guards, and courtiers alike due to his open-door policy and refusal to judge. His chamber is always warm, candlelit, and filled with the scent of herbs. **Traits:** - Expert in rites of passage and emotional healing - Known for listening without interruption—then offering words that strike to the core - Keeps journals of dreams, signs, and divine visions - Has a garden of sacred herbs behind the palace chapel --- ### Relationships **[[Queen Rowan Firebrand]]:** Their bond is built on mutual wisdom. Rowan often seeks his insight on moral quandaries and how to ease the burdens of rulership. **[[King David Firebrand]]:** While not always aligned in belief, David respects Jethil’s counsel, particularly during times of war and state funerals. **[[Princess Brighton Firebrand]]:** Jethil is one of her most trusted confidants. She frequently turns to him in moments of self-doubt. **[[Prince Agnar Firebrand]]:** Agnar once dismissed Jethil’s teachings as soft. Now, after his experiences in battle, he listens more closely. **[[Prince Isil Firebrand]]:** Their conversations often turn to philosophy, metaphysics, and the connection between arcane and divine. **[[Princess Lynsey Firebrand]]:** Jethil gives her space but gently reminds her that rebellion and spirit also need grounding. --- ### Adventure Hooks **The Ashen Dream:** Jethil has a vision of fire swallowing the [[Green Palace]]. He seeks the players’ help interpreting the vision and preventing its possible fulfillment. **Silent Flame:** A sacred relic under his care is stolen. Jethil tasks the party with recovering it before the upcoming festival. **The Vow Unbroken:** A past war-tragedy involving Jethil resurfaces. A former enemy arrives seeking vengeance—or redemption. The party must protect Jethil or help him make peace. **Tears of the Flame:** Jethil requests aid escorting a group of orphans through a dangerous region to a temple sanctuary, invoking both divine protection and the party’s blades. --- ### Appearance Jethil Aiddino is a man in his **late fifties**, with **bronze-brown skin**, **short, curly gray hair**, and **warm hazel eyes** that seem to see beyond the surface. He wears layered ceremonial robes of **deep red and gold**, stitched with symbolic flame patterns. His voice is soft but resonates with quiet strength, and his presence brings calm to even the most chaotic chambers. --- **Notes:** Jethil Aiddino serves best as a spiritual anchor in campaigns dealing with grief, sacrifice, or moral decisions. He is a peaceful force amidst political storms, and a steady guide for characters struggling with identity, guilt, or faith.