Vashira Surresh
Vashira Surresh (née Patel) is the eldest child of Raghesh and Ishvana Patel, and she embodies much of her father’s no-nonsense attitude. A determined, tough woman, Vashira carries the weight of her family’s expectations with both pride and responsibility. Her childhood was shaped by the teachings of both her mother and father, though her inclinations leaned more toward the darker aspects of spirituality. While her mother embodied peace, healing, and light, Vashira’s path diverged, finding meaning in death, ancestral rites, and the rites of passage that guide her people into the afterlife. Though she was trained as a priestess, Vashira’s focus has always been on preparing the living for their inevitable end, ensuring that the deceased are properly honored, and connecting with the ancestors who guide her people.
Her role as the community’s spiritual undertaker is vital, albeit often misunderstood. Vashira’s responsibility to organize funerary rites and help bridge the living with the spirits of the departed is considered a sacred task, albeit a somber one. She is often seen as the keeper of the dead, helping the clan speak to their ancestors and ensure that the deceased find peace. While her powers may not rival her mother’s, she wields a deep respect for the dead and for the rituals that accompany their journey. Her presence during the clan's rites is a constant—stoic and practical, without much fanfare. She is not someone who seeks the spotlight; instead, she quietly ensures that the dead are treated with dignity and that their spirits are cared for.
Vashira’s connection to death is something she takes very seriously, even though it might distance her from the more vibrant aspects of life in her family and clan. She does not shy away from what others might deem morbid or uncomfortable, and this attitude only reinforces her father’s stern lessons. Her pragmatic approach to life and death sometimes comes across as cold, and her lack of interest in appearances only deepens the distance between her and others. Vashira does not concern herself with beauty or grace, and her often rough, unkempt appearance speaks to her preference for function over form. This has made her a somewhat intimidating figure, not just because of her role in the afterlife, but because of her no-nonsense demeanor.
Though she did not inherit her mother’s beauty, Vashira possesses a quiet strength that is undeniable. She is not interested in flattery or attention, and this makes her an outcast in some ways within a society that values appearance. She has learned to embrace her role as a practical leader of death rites, and while she may not garner the admiration of others based on her looks, she has earned their respect for her diligence, strength, and unwavering dedication to her work. Vashira is a woman who gets the job done, no matter how grim or unpleasant it may be. Her work is not for the faint of heart, and those who rely on her for guidance know that she will do what is necessary to ensure the peace of the deceased and the living.
Her role as the community’s spiritual undertaker is vital, albeit often misunderstood. Vashira’s responsibility to organize funerary rites and help bridge the living with the spirits of the departed is considered a sacred task, albeit a somber one. She is often seen as the keeper of the dead, helping the clan speak to their ancestors and ensure that the deceased find peace. While her powers may not rival her mother’s, she wields a deep respect for the dead and for the rituals that accompany their journey. Her presence during the clan's rites is a constant—stoic and practical, without much fanfare. She is not someone who seeks the spotlight; instead, she quietly ensures that the dead are treated with dignity and that their spirits are cared for.
Vashira’s connection to death is something she takes very seriously, even though it might distance her from the more vibrant aspects of life in her family and clan. She does not shy away from what others might deem morbid or uncomfortable, and this attitude only reinforces her father’s stern lessons. Her pragmatic approach to life and death sometimes comes across as cold, and her lack of interest in appearances only deepens the distance between her and others. Vashira does not concern herself with beauty or grace, and her often rough, unkempt appearance speaks to her preference for function over form. This has made her a somewhat intimidating figure, not just because of her role in the afterlife, but because of her no-nonsense demeanor.
Though she did not inherit her mother’s beauty, Vashira possesses a quiet strength that is undeniable. She is not interested in flattery or attention, and this makes her an outcast in some ways within a society that values appearance. She has learned to embrace her role as a practical leader of death rites, and while she may not garner the admiration of others based on her looks, she has earned their respect for her diligence, strength, and unwavering dedication to her work. Vashira is a woman who gets the job done, no matter how grim or unpleasant it may be. Her work is not for the faint of heart, and those who rely on her for guidance know that she will do what is necessary to ensure the peace of the deceased and the living.
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Year of Birth
191 AV
31 Years old
Family
Children
Hair
Dark brown, shoulder-length, often unkempt or tied back loosely
Height
5'8" (173 cm)
Weight
160 lbs (73 kg)
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