Moons Grace - Whispering Mirage
Whispering Mirage Sihari Luma Moonstep (a.k.a. Moon's Grace)
Whispering Mirage, known by her people as Moon’s Grace, is the elegant and enigmatic leader of Fayhollow, the mountain quarter of Lustrum Metropolis. Born during a rare celestial convergence atop the Obsidian Peaks, she has long been considered touched by prophecy. Whispering Mirage is a living embodiment of Tabaxi resilience and grace—soft-spoken, deliberate, and mystifying. With her silver-dappled fur and piercing amethyst eyes, she commands the Climbing Spire Council with a calm confidence that is both soothing and intimidating. Her vision centers around elevating the “stray races” through diplomacy, storytelling, and preservation of cultural wisdom.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Agile, graceful, flexible; in excellent condition due to climbing and ritual dance
Body Features
Long limbs, digitigrade legs, tufted tail with a crescent-shaped fur marking
Facial Features
Delicate cheekbones, elongated feline snout, and ritual silver markings across forehead and jawline
Identifying Characteristics
Obsidian and moonstone ear cuffs, crescent pawmark birthmark on left shoulder
Physical quirks
Moves in absolute silence when focused; tends to perch while speaking rather than sit
Special abilities
- Whisperstep: Can move silently even on unstable terrain
- Lunar Insight: During full moons, gains brief visions of potential futures
- Echoed Grace: Advantage on Persuasion or Insight checks when speaking in poetic form or parable
Apparel & Accessories
Wears a moonweave cloak laced with enchanted threads that shimmer under starlight
Ceremonial sashes indicating status within both the Climbing Spire and Spiritwalkers
Specialized Equipment
“Luna’s Thread,” an enchanted whip-like rope used in rituals and combat
Mirrorstone Amulet for divination and protection
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Raised among the Spiritwalkers, trained in both diplomacy and mystic storytelling. Chosen to lead Fayhollow after resolving a violent border dispute with words alone at age 23.
Education
Spiritwalker tutelage in lore, mountain geography, diplomacy, and gemstone divination
Employment
Leader of Fayhollow and sitting member of the Lustrum Council
Accomplishments & Achievements
Brokered the "Orchid Accords" with Drakrarroth and Thornsmoke Vale
Reopened ancient Whispering Tunnels as cultural heritage routes
Elevated Tabaxi artistry into Lustrum’s most prized export
Failures & Embarrassments
Failed to prevent the “Rift of the Ropedawn,” a trade collapse due to mismanaged infrastructure plans early in her rule
Mental Trauma
Haunted by the memory of those who perished in a mining collapse she was unable to predict despite her visions
Intellectual Characteristics
Highly intuitive, multilingual, mystically inclined, master of nonverbal communication
Morality & Philosophy
Believes in the quiet strength of legacy, the sanctity of culture, and the power of listening before speaking
Taboos
Mocking ancestral tales, harming native orchids, spilling blood on sacred ground
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
To secure the dignity and future of the Tabaxi and stray races, and ensure Fayhollow’s traditions survive the coming changes
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Master of etiquette, riddles, gemstone reading, negotiation
Inept at large-scale logistics and direct combat strategy
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: Windchimes, tea brewed with orchid petals, mountain storms
Dislikes: Loud machinery, rushed decisions, careless storytelling
Virtues & Personality perks
Poised, contemplative, nurturing
Vices & Personality flaws
Overly secretive, emotionally distant, slow to forgive
Personality Quirks
Flicks tail when anxious; hums when deep in thought
Hygiene
Impeccable—ritual bathing is a daily practice, often with flower-infused water
Representation & Legacy
Seen as a guardian of Tabaxi identity and as the face of peaceful resistance and high diplomacy across Astrium
Social
Reign
Unofficially began influence at 23; formally appointed at 29
Contacts & Relations
Close ally to Skydancer Liria Dewdrop of Glimmerglade
Former rival (now cautious collaborator) with Councilman Zed the Broad
Spiritwalker Grandmother, Mirashi Dapplefur, still alive and respected sage
Family Ties
No direct heirs; chosen successor is an adopted niece, Paws of Dawn
Religious Views
Devotee of Selûne (Goddess of the Moon, Twilight Domain)
Social Aptitude
Highly diplomatic, charismatic speaker in small groups
Mannerisms
Uses elongated pauses for emphasis; gestures often with tail or claws rather than hands
Hobbies & Pets
Stargazing
Story-weaving (interactive, performative storytelling)
Orchid cultivation
Speech
Soft-toned, often poetic; avoids contractions and casual slang
Wealth & Financial state
Personally modest, but influential over vast artisanal and spiritual assets
Current Status
Strengthen Fayhollow’s influence in the Lustrum Council, secure trade alliances, and preserve Tabaxi lore through cultural reform
Current Location
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
“Moon’s Grace,” Councilwoman of Fayhollow, High Matron of the Spiritwalkers
Age
47
Date of Birth
17th Astravale 834
Children
Current Residence
Moonchime Hall, carved into a wind-sheltered ridge in Cliffdweller Heights
Sex
Female
Eyes
Amethyst, faintly glowing in low light
Hair
Flowing mane-like fur around the head, braided with silver cords and obsidian beads
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Silken silver-gray fur with white, swirling rosettes across limbs and back
Height
5'8"
Weight
132lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
“Even the mountain whispers, if you are quiet long enough to listen.”
“Grace is not stillness—it is motion with meaning.”
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