![[CelesteSunswornPathfinder.webp]] # Celeste Suncrest _Aasimar High Priestess | [[Church of Lathander]] | [[Neverwinter]]_ ## Summary An aasimar high priestess of [[Lathander]] whose optimism and divine heritage make her a beacon of hope for [[Neverwinter]]'s oppressed. Recently freed from the [[Gloomcellar]]'s Silent Cells. Her pacifist convictions often conflict with the militant approach favored by [[Carrota Alagondar|Carrota]] and the [[Storm of Alagondar]]. %% ## Now Recently freed from the [[Gloomcellar]]'s Silent Cells, offering hope to Neverwinter's oppressed while her pacifism strains against the [[Storm of Alagondar]]'s militancy. ## Appearance Sun-kissed hair in loose waves and a celestial glow emanating from her skin, wearing simple shimmering gold robes bearing [[Lathander]]'s holy symbol. ## Personality Indomitably optimistic, pacifist, trusting to a fault. Speaks in a gentle but firm voice using religious metaphors, wakes at dawn regardless of sleep, and smiles frequently. ## Quote _"Even in the deepest darkness, a single ray of sunlight can sow the seed of hope."_ ## Connections **[[Carrota Alagondar]]** — her pacifism conflicts with his militant approach. ## Background **Celestial Rise:** Born of celestial lineage to [[Neverwinter]] nobility, she rose quickly through [[Lathander]]'s priesthood on her unwavering faith and divine gifts. **The Betrayal:** Her imprisonment in the [[Gloomcellar]] came through betrayal by a trusted friend, but captivity couldn't break her spirit — she spent her time trying to inspire hope in fellow prisoners and even her captors. ## Stats **Base:** Priest, with celestial abilities; healing focus and radiant damage options. %%