Meredith Nid
Deep Gnome Wizard
Place of Birth: Blingdenstone
Date of Birth:Nightal of 1258 DR
Arrival at the Coast:1358 DR
Alignment: Neutral Good
Class: Wizard/Archmage/Arcane Schoolar
Ocupation: Diviner/Merchant
Affiliation: Unaffiliated
Deity: Garl
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Personality Traits
Truth belong to those who seek it: Meredith's unquenchable thirst for knowledge and truth is what drives her as a wizard and a seeker of arcane mysteries. She sees the world as a vast, interconnected web of hidden knowledge, just waiting to be unraveled. And in her mind, the greatest secrets and mysteries of all lie buried in the forgotten corners of the realms - ancient artifacts, lost spells, and forgotten lore that could reshape the very fabric of reality itself. For Meredith, the pursuit of these secrets is not just a matter of curiosity or ambition; it is a calling, a sacred duty that she has pledged herself to fulfill. Whether she is scouring the deepest dungeons, studying the most obscure tomes, or seeking out the wisdom of sages and scholars, Meredith is always driven by the belief that truth belongs to those who seek it - and that she, above all others, is uniquely qualified to uncover it. Unbound by most deep gnomes stereotype and eager to explore the unknown, Meredith left her hometown in the Underdark and ventured forth into the surface world. She saw the Sword Coast as a vast business opportunity, using her skills as a wizard and her mind for strategy to build a fortune and a legacy. Despite the challenges she faced, Meredith remained determined and resourceful, always seeking out new opportunities and never losing sight of her ultimate goal. Revealing the Unseen is Meredith's true calling, as a wizard of the divination school. With her mastery of arcane divinations, she has the power to penetrate the veil of the unknown and reveal the secrets that lie hidden beneath the surface of reality. To Meredith, there is nothing more exciting than the prospect of uncovering a hidden truth or uncovering a long-lost artifact or treasure, and she is always eager to put her skills to the test.
Whether through scrying spells or other divinatory methods, Meredith's powers of perception and insight are unmatched. She can detect the presence of magical auras, and even peer into other dimensions and planes of existence. For her, the mysteries of the universe are like a vast puzzle waiting to be solved, and she delights in every opportunity to unravel its secrets.
Primary and Secondary languages
Gnomish: Meredith's native tongue.
Draconic: Of all the languages Meredith knows, Draconic is perhaps the most important. As a wizard, she relies on this harsh, language not just for casting spells, but also for communicating with other arcane practitioners. Meredith's mastery of Draconic is a reflection of her intense dedication to the arcane arts and her desire to be taken seriously as a practitioner of magic. She learned the language through years of study and practice, poring over ancient tomes and seeking out the counsel of other wizards. And though she rarely speaks Draconic outside of magical circles, the knowledge that she could do so if needed gives her a sense of confidence and control in any situation..
Undercommon: Meredith's fluency in Undercommon is a testament to her adaptability and resourcefulness. She learned the language while navigating the treacherous tunnels of the Underdark, where it was essential for survival. Undercommon is a language that Meredith knows well, and one that she wields with confidence and skill.
Terran: Learned naturally thanks to the conenction shared between the deep gnomes and earth elementals.
Netherese: As a student of history and magic, Meredith has always been fascinated by the ancient Netherese empire. She learned the Netherese language from a mysterious mentor long ago, and has since spent countless hours poring over old tomes and texts in search of forgotten knowledge. For Meredith, the language is a key to unlocking the secrets of the past - a way to understand the spells and enchantments of a bygone era. And though few others can speak Netherese in the modern world, Meredith's proficiency in the language sets her apart.
Strenghts & Flaws
Strength
Sociable and well spoken, rare traits for a deep gnome.
Knowledgeble in many fields
Curious beyond reason.
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Flaws
Greedy when it comes to gold.
Selfish to a degree in topics related to arcane power and knowledge.
Restless mind, hyperactive.
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Goals and Objectives
(Year of 2022 - For ever) To become a powerful and rich merchant lady.
(Year of 2022 -Not started) Craft her own unique spell.
(Year of 2022 - In progress) Meet and befriend the other races of the surface
(Year of 2022 - Success) Survive the fall of the gods.
(Year of 2022 - Success) Ask Denier to "Praise Garl"
Physical Description
With striking white hair and white colored eyes, Meredith heritage bears striking resemblance to the gnomes of the deep or Svirfneblins as some would call her people. Unlike most other Svirfneblins, she has an inquisitive mind and good disposition for social interactions, her physique is weak but her cunning eyes are a clear indicator of the sharp mind she posses.
Background and plot-hooks
Meredith is a deep gnome who hails from the underground city of Blingdenstone. She became a mage at a young age, specializing in divination magic that allowed her to see into the future and uncover hidden knowledge. However, her life took a drastic turn when she had a vivid vision of the destruction of Blingdenstone. Fearful of the vision coming true, she left her hometown and ventured to the surface world to gain the knowledge and power necessary to prevent the disaster.
Since arriving on the surface, Meredith has thrown herself headlong into the world of commerce, tirelessly using her divinatory skills to uncover hidden opportunities for profit and build a vast network of influential contacts and allies. Driven by a burning desire to avert the disaster she foresaw in her vision, Meredith's ultimate goal is nothing less than to amass the wealth and power necessary to save her beloved hometown of Blingdenstone from destruction.
Chronicles of the past
Wasn't a day much different than the previous ones when it happened. Meredith was, as usual, deep in her afternoon studies, copying glyphs and runes, the Art of Divination running through her head as she memorized every squiggly line and incantation. To many this would be boring, maybe even to Meredith it was, but truth belong to those who seek it, and that has always kept her moving forward, as the secrets she could unravel excited her into reading whatever book she needed to read.
Then, that night, she had a dream.
A scream, loud, clear. Of terror, pure and unbridled terror. Meredith ran in its direction which led her outside onto the streets of the walled svirfneblin cavernous capital of Blingdenstone. And everyone was screaming. And blood was running. And all were dying.
Confused and directionless, Meredith ran through the streets, she saw the beautiful Ruby in the Rough, a temple to Segojan Earthcaller, burning in crimson flames. She saw friends dead, their blood pooling in the dirty streets. She saw the great House Center, the seat of power to the King, invaded, destroyed.
She then saw shadows, shapes and figures. All dark, covered by a dreamy haziness, as if blurred. They moved fast past her, and to where they went, screams followed, and then silence. Meredith ran through those streets for what felt like hours, and when she woke up, she knew the dream wasn't just a dream.
Waking up in a cold sweat, she had to look around her to know it didn't happen. She went outside and the streets were quiet, but she knew fate had written destruction for Blingdenstone's future, and she got to take a peek at it.
Huge thanks to DM Winter for writting this.
The Future
Meredith wants to start her merchant empire by gaining leverage with her divinations, for that to happen she needs to improve herself and find the right tools for her practice.
The gnome also considers herself to be a sage and will for sure pursue anything that will help in her classic pursuit of knowledge, either through divinations or through books or exploration.
Possible Plot-Hook Ideas
- Any way to improve her knowledge about divinations and how it can be empowered in the Underdark.
- Plots initiated by the spell "Contact the other plane" would be awesome.
- Dealings with merchant companies of the surface that would be willing to deal with a deep gnome.
More to come in time.
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