> [!infobox] > # ![[Brenna Stonechime.jpg]]<span style="display:block;text-align:center;">[[Brenna Stonechime.jpg|Show to Players]]</span> > ###### Bio > | | | > |---|---| > | **Aliases** | Seer of the Silent Caverns | > | **Species** | Goliath | > | **Gender** | Feminine | > | **Sexuality** | Unknown | > | **Age** | 46 | > ###### Information > | | | > |---|---| > | **Owner** | - | > | **Location** | [[The Stormspine Mountains]] | > | **Occupation** | Shaman | > | **Organization** | - | > | **Religion** | - | # Appearance Brenna bears the weathered dignity of a Goliath who has survived decades of mountain hardship and tribal responsibility. Her steel-gray skin is marked with intricate natural patterns that have deepened with age, creating an almost map-like quality across her face and neck. Her dark hair, streaked heavily with silver, is woven with feathers, small carved bones, and metal charms that create a soft chiming sound when she moves—earning her the surname "Stonechime." Deep-set gray eyes hold the piercing intelligence of someone who has witnessed generations of tribal history, while numerous small scars across her face speak to a youth spent in harsher times. She adorns her pointed ears with multiple rings of varying metals, each representing a significant event in tribal history. Despite her advanced years, she carries herself with the straight-backed posture of authority, and her hands, though gnarled with age, remain steady and purposeful. # Personality Brenna embodies the role of tribal memory keeper with fierce dedication and uncompromising honesty. She speaks with the authority of someone who has lived through multiple generations of tribal leadership and seen the consequences of both wisdom and folly. Her mind remains sharp as mountain ice, able to recall details from decades past with startling clarity, and she uses this knowledge to provide context and counsel to current decisions. She has little patience for foolishness or wasted time, preferring direct conversation to social pleasantries. Despite her stern demeanor, she shows profound care for the tribe's future and takes particular interest in young Goliaths who show promise. Her recent years in exile have only strengthened her resolve to preserve tribal traditions and ensure they're never again vulnerable to outside manipulation. > [!scratch] > ## Quirks & Mannerisms > - The charms in her hair create a distinctive soft chiming when she nods or shakes her head > - Taps her fingers in complex rhythms when deep in thought, as if accessing stored memories > - Refers to people by their lineage and significant deeds rather than just their names > - Has a habit of testing others' knowledge of tribal history through seemingly casual questions > - Closes her eyes when reciting important tribal lore or ancient stories > > ## Background > Brenna has served as an elder for over forty years, witnessing the tribe's golden age, the catastrophic loss of Kael Dravak, and now its reclamation. She was instrumental in maintaining tribal cohesion during the years of exile, ensuring that traditions, stories, and cultural practices survived displacement. As keeper of clan memory, she maintains detailed mental records of genealogies, significant events, and ancient knowledge that would otherwise be lost. She remembers Paeshance as an infant and was among those who mourned her supposed death most deeply. > > ## Motivations & Goals > - To ensure tribal traditions and knowledge survive for future generations > - To guide the tribe through the challenges of resettlement while maintaining their cultural identity > - To help Paeshance understand her heritage and place within the tribal hierarchy > - To prepare the next generation of leaders with the wisdom learned through decades of hardship > - To preserve and protect the ancient secrets that the Stormspine tribe has guarded for centuries > > ## Connections > - Senior advisor to King Vauldir and one of his most trusted counselors > - Remembers Paeshance from infancy and feels protective of her now-returned "granddaughter" > - Mentor figure to younger tribe members seeking to understand their heritage > - Keeper of relationships with other Goliath clans and their histories > - Guardian of knowledge about the tribe's ancestral responsibilities regarding the mountain's secrets > > ## Secrets > - Knows more about the original Prismatic Shard guardianship than she's revealed > - Maintains detailed mental records of every slight and betrayal the tribe has suffered > - Has been in secret communication with elders from other mountain tribes about growing threats > - Suspects there are other surviving members of various "lost" bloodlines beyond Paeshance > - Possesses knowledge of ancient Goliath magic that hasn't been used in generations > > ## Voice Guide > Brenna speaks with measured authority, choosing her words carefully and expecting others to listen when she speaks. Her voice carries the weight of years and the resonance of mountain stone. She frequently punctuates important statements with references to tribal precedent or ancestral wisdom. When teaching or explaining, she adopts a rhythmic cadence reminiscent of oral tradition. She rarely raises her voice, but when she does, it commands immediate attention from all present. Her speech is peppered with Goliath proverbs and she has a habit of ending significant conversations with "Remember this well." > [!scratch]- DM Notes > Text > > ```statblock > name: Varra Stormborn, Goliath Shaman > size: Medium > type: humanoid > subtype: goliath > alignment: neutral > ac: 13 > hp: 65 > hit_dice: 10d8 + 20 > speed: 30 ft. > stats: [13, 10, 14, 12, 18, 16] > saves: > - con: 5 > - wis: 7 > - cha: 6 > skillsaves: > - arcana: 4 > - history: 4 > - medicine: 7 > - nature: 4 > - religion: 4 > damage_resistances: cold >senses: passive Perception 17 >languages: Common, Giant, Primordial >cr: 5 >spellcasting: > - name: Spellcasting > desc: "Varra is a 9th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). She has the following druid spells prepared:\n\nCantrips (at will): druidcraft, guidance, produce flame, resistance\n1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, detect magic, healing word, speak with animals\n2nd level (3 slots): beast sense, lesser restoration, pass without trace\n3rd level (3 slots): call lightning, conjure animals, speak with plants\n4th level (3 slots): control water, stone shape\n5th level (1 slot): commune with nature" >traits: > - name: Stone's Endurance > desc: "When Varra takes damage, she can use her reaction to roll a d12. Add her Constitution modifier to the number rolled and reduce the damage by that total. After using this trait, Varra can't use it again until she finishes a short or long rest." > - name: Mountain Born > desc: "Varra is acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. She is also naturally adapted to cold climates." > - name: Mountain Whispers > desc: "Varra can cast speak with plants (targeting only mountain vegetation) and stone tell at will, without expending a spell slot." > actions: > - name: Quarterstaff > desc: "Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage, or 5 (1d8 + 1) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands." > - name: Spirit Strike > desc: "Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d8) force damage." >``` > [!scratch]- Inventory > - Text > - >```dataview >TABLE WITHOUT ID >file.link AS Name, type AS Type, subtype AS Subtype, owner AS Owner >WHERE contains(tags, "Item") AND owner = this.file.name >SORT type >``` ---