Voss’s Mother
Race: Human
Role: Tower Magistrate; covert informant aiding her son
Appearance: Known for her formal demeanor and immaculate dress, she carries herself with the authority of her position, her tone often clipped and official—even when writing to her son.
Backstory
A senior magistrate within the Tower’s hierarchy, Voss’s mother has long walked a narrow line between duty and conscience. While maintaining her public loyalty to the Tower, she has secretly provided Voss with information to assist those escaping its grasp. Her insight into internal politics makes her a valuable, if cautious, ally.
Personality & Traits
- Reserved, calculating, and precise in speech
- Balances genuine maternal care with a deep sense of pragmatism
- Loyal to her son’s ideals, though unwilling to openly defy the Tower—yet
Role in the Story
- Serves as Voss’s hidden contact within the Tower’s structure
- Sends coded or disguised correspondence to aid the party’s efforts
- Her most recent letter, marked with a small “M” beneath the word gardens, hints at a personal warning or secret location connected to Onnedbar
Notable Moments
- Session 9: Her letter to Voss is analyzed and recognized as both official and subtly personal; the concealed “M” confirms her continued attempts to communicate secretly despite surveillance.