| Neth'arna | |
|---|---|
 An Anaba shaman | |
| Details | |
| Race | Minotaur |
| Birthplace | Koskun Mountains, Ulgrotha |
| Lifetime | Around 3800 AR |
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Neth'arna was an Anaba shaman from Ulgrotha around the time of the Homelands (ca. 3800 AR).
Description[ | ]
Neth'arna was a figure of both reverence and contention among her clan. She demonstrated a combination of weariness and resolute determination, evident in her assessment of Thexar's fatal condition. Her practical and somber declaration of Thexar's impending death highlighted her experience and understanding of the dire situation, though it also underscored her sense of helplessness in that moment.
Her role as the one who performed the scarring ritual — an honor and a tradition meant to signify Thexar’s transition to adulthood — put her in a difficult position when the ritual went tragically wrong. This incident not only threatened Thexar’s life but also cast a shadow of doubt on her abilities as a shaman. Thexar's pleas for death and his accusations against her illustrated the profound emotional and moral weight she bore, further complicated by the clan’s unspoken judgment.
Despite the pressure, Neth'arna showed resilience. Her interaction with Arras, the spiritcrafter, revealed her capacity for introspection and humility. She listened to his reproach without defense, acknowledging her part in the tragedy. There was a community dynamic where failure and death, though deeply impactful, were woven into the fabric of their existence, as seen in the ritualistic and somber way they responded to Thexar's death.
Neth'arna continued her commitment to her duties, even as she faced the anger and disappointment of her kin. She resumed her work with the clan, demonstrating a stoic acceptance of her role and the consequences of her actions. This resilience, combined with her earlier emotional struggle, painted her as a complex character grappling with the harsh realities of her cultural and spiritual responsibilities.
Although hundreds of years have passed since Feroz's Ban fell, the lifespan of minotaur shamans on Ulgrotha is unknown, leaving a possibility that Neth'arna is still alive.[1]
Story appearances[ | ]
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Slowing of His Heart | Michael G. Ryan | October 1995 | Homelands | Ulgrotha | Neth'arna, Thexar, Arras, Jekelth, Pikepierce |
References[ | ]
- ↑ a b Michael G. Ryan (October 1995). "The Slowing of His Heart, The Duelist #7, pages 14-16"