Gwyneira

Overview

Gwyneira is a warrior who wields ice magic and frost armor. She is powerful. She commands respect. People in the mountains speak of her with fear and admiration.

But there is a strange contradiction about her.

Character

What you see is intimidating. A fierce warrior who stands in blizzards without flinching. What you get when you talk to her is completely different. She is theatrical. She is dramatic. She uses flowery language. She treats ordinary situations like grand adventures from an opera. She tends to exaggerate everything.

She might say something is "absolutely ghastly" or "terribly inconvenient" when describing a minor problem. Or she will become "positively thrilled" about analyzing ancient technology. She comments on her own appearance constantly. If you did not know her reputation, you might think she was performing for an audience.

This contradiction is real. She is not pretending to be tough. She is not pretending to be theatrical. She is both at the same time.

Background

Gwyneira was born into nobility. She had silks, privilege, and an easy life. She gave it all up. She trained in ice magic. She became a warrior instead. Her transformation was complete. But her refined speech and theatrical way of talking never left her.

Work

Gwyneira oversees mining operations in the mountain peaks. It is dangerous work. Miners have discovered strange ancient golems. They have heard mysterious sounds deep underground. Most people would be worried about these problems.

Gwyneira dismisses the concerns. She tells the miners they need to be braver. She acts confident all the time. But she keeps her word. When there is real trouble, she handles it. She pays people fairly for their help.

Leadership

Gwyneira is practical about getting results. She does not follow rules if rules get in the way. She sends other people into dangerous situations while she stays in command. She is often wrong about how dangerous something is. But she always sees things through.

Beneath all the theatrical language and exaggeration, there is a dry sense of humor and genuine ability. She understands ancient engineering and magical technology better than most people. She cares about her work and the people who help her. Even if she does not always show it clearly.