Vaianu

Vaianu has picked up work at her father's village, Auberdine, since she was young. Still somewhat skittish of the residents, and as strong as her dad, she works basically as cattle; loading and carrying harvests far and wide. She occasionally gives rides on carts and baskets when there's space amongst the crops and other goodies from the farmsteads.

Vaianu has pledged herself to the water goddess, Pelagia. She serves as a loyal shaman and mage under the Oath of the Ocean. She is therefore charged with the safety of the sea and its inhabitants, as well as freshwater sources like lakes and rivers. This has led to some unfortunate situations with the mortal races...

Even so, Vaianu remains stalwart in her duties and is stubborn against modern practices such as fisheries. In moderation, she actually finds them quite beneficial and enjoys sharing seaborn - or lakeside - snacks. Otherwise... She is unafraid to put mortals in their place, and even some deities who are out of line with Pelagia!

Born to perhaps the most loving parents there can be, Vaianu was raised utterly adored by both her mother, Vasily, and father, Tokoyami... But learned at an early age the merit of hard work. She enjoyed acting as a handmaiden to her mother, bringing her all sorts of things - whether Vasily wanted them or not. Most of all, Vai wanted to live up to the image of not only her parents, but their parents as well.

Ever since her youth, she was at awe of her legacy, and the blessing of gods that seemed to stake claim to her family line. She met this heritage with excitement and persistence, feeling as though she was destined for something great. She had no idea how challenging it could be - especially when she was so frightful of the mortal races surrounding her.

Vaianu was hard-pressed to leave her shell, but she began taking steps to associate with the other beings around her. Discovering the things they made, accepting their company during work, and seeking them out when they proved to be trouble for her patron goddess. Despite this, Vaianu remains tethered to a dream of magic and whimsy, struggling like her parents to adapt to the modern world.