Baldur's Gate : The Sword Coast Chronicles : NWN2 Persistent World

Full Name: Maevyn Persephone Edgar
Age: 25
Race: Human
Sex: Female
DOB: Nighttal 3, 1336
Birthplace: Western Heartlands, Unknown
Deity: Selune
Profession: Priestess of Selune / Oracle of the Moon / Diviner and Wandering Bardess
Primary Language: Common, Gurri
Secondary Languages: Chondathan, Celestial, Draconic, Elven.
Much of Maevyn’s early life was spent with her Gur Caravan. As there isn’t much to do while travelling the Western Heartlands, she would often practice various instruments and loved to read. Through the time spent, she was able to study and learn Celestial, Draconic and Elven, though her dialect is just ever so slightly off. She would often be the designated negotiator with her father when it came to bartering deals with the small towns and hamlets they travelled through, making her common very strong.

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Physical Description: If one were to pass Maevyn Edgar on the roadside, they might be struck by her calming presence and unmistakable aura of quiet power. Standing at 5’3”, her slender yet toned frame moves with a bard’s grace, every step falling in tune with an unheard melody. Her ash blonde hair, falls in soft, unruly waves that frame her face when not worn in intricate braids adorned with silver charms. Her sharp, expressive grey eyes would catch and hold the gaze of a passerby for a fleeting moment, should they look. Her optics would seem to see through facades, calm yet piercing, a silent knowing and resolve held within. Her olive-toned skin is smooth, kissed by the sun from many years of her travels, and faintly dusted with freckles. Adorning her face, above and below her right eye is an intricate moon flower tattoo with delicate leaves and blossoms. Her attire is both practical and elegant: flowing, travel-worn garments in muted blues and silvers, accentuated with simple embroidery with moon-themed patterns. A crescent-shaped silver amulet rests at her throat, glowing faintly in the dimmest light. A sturdy yet ornate mace hangs at her side, its silver head engraved with lunar symbols, and a polished shield rests securely on her back. Slung over one shoulder is a slender case, likely holding a violin, the edges of the wood just visible through its clasp. She would have various pouches and pockets seemingly stuffed with trinkets and tools for different purposes. Her tarot cards hang securely bound at her hip along with an intricate hand carved wooden effigy of Selûne holding a moon. She would typically be seen in good health and spirits offering a wide smile to most that cross her path. Maevyn’s Mother, Persephone, was not originally of the Gur but an outsider who acclimated into the community, eventually marrying her father. Persephone carried traits uncommon among the Gur having white hair and deep grey optics. It was rumored that Persephone hailed from a northern region but never confirmed throughout her lifetime as her mother never spoke of what came before her time with the Gur.

Psychological: Maevyn is a fierce believer in personal freedom and living authentically. She holds the value of words in high regard knowing that the truth matters above all else. Having experienced the deep loss of exile from her people, she can emphasize easily with any that have been cast aside or constrained by oppressive forces. For her, faith is not about rigid dogma, it’s about embracing the ebb and flow of life and finding hope in the darkness. She always will seek to help others navigate their own paths, hopefully in the light. Being banished from the Gur left a deep unspoken scar that very few will get to see or hear her talk about. She sometimes struggles with her own feelings of inadequacy and a deep feeling of imposter syndrome. This is overall masked with a carefree demeanor and a warm, wide smile. Being saved from the despair of her loss, she does bear a renewed sense of purpose and belief in second chances. It left her with a desire to offer the same hope and guidance to those that find themselves treading through darkness. She believes with her whole heart in the goodness in everyone. She does struggle to find the line of when the hope is undeserved or when the line is crossed that one cannot return from. Being a former Gur left her with habits and rituals that she will always carry with her. She sees her divinations through card readings as a way to carry on her peoples practices and a way to honor her heritage and faith. She is a wanderer at heart and often has a hard time staying in one place for too long. She will typically use magical means to travel around quickly, avoiding people sometimes for quiet reprieve and reflection. Maevyn’s psychological outlook is a balance between the light of hope and the shadows of her past. She is a dreamer, protector, and a restless wanderer who draws strength from her faith and belief in others, even if she does struggle to overcome her own inner demons.

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History: Maevyn Edgar, a confident and charismatic leader of her Gur caravan's younger generation, often led her peers into risky endeavors. At 19, she convinced 13 companions to free slaves from a Zhentarim camp, defying her elders. The plan went tragically awry, resulting in the slaughter of her friends and prisoners, leaving Maevyn to witness the horrifying aftermath. Captured and tortured by the Zhentarim, she was eventually traded back to her people at the cost of the freed slaves' return to captivity. Banished and shunned by her caravan, Maevyn wandered aimlessly, haunted by guilt, nightmares, and the whispers of her lost companions. After reaching a breaking point and attempting to give up on life, she was rescued by a mysterious man who nursed her back to health and offered her quiet companionship. Upon arriving in Baldur’s Gate with his help, Maevyn found a renewed sense of purpose. Rejecting the wealth she was given, she donated it to local musicians and lived humbly, working for food and shelter. This marked the beginning of her path toward her own redemption and rebuilding her life.

Religious Views: Maevyn’s faith is deeply personal and unwavering since her reclamation of life and path. Her influence is derived from both the informal teachings of the Gur, but her experiences throughout her chaotic lifestyle. Maevyn sees Selûne as a goddess of unity in duality—light and darkness, individuality and community, stability and change. She believes Selûne’s teachings embrace those who walk between worlds, finding strength in contrasts and harmony in diversity. While her faith is strong and rooted in a deep family connection and ties to the ebb and flow of life itself, she does sometimes struggle with feeling unworthy. She wonders if her chaotic nature and impulsive decisions make her less deserving and sees other followers as more worthy than herself of light on path. She does find solace that even flawed people can be vessels for change and growth. She knows that Selûne’s guidance is not limited to those born into her service but is available to anyone willing to walk in her light, even in the face of personal sacrifice or cultural challenges. Her faith is as much about forging connections as it is about personal devotion and honoring traditions.

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