Pythia
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Overview
Alias(es): the Oracle Owl
Real Name: Pythia
Age: Unknown. She's been accompanying Malakai on and off for the past two or three years.
Concept: Wise owl, mad prophetess
Physical description: A perfectly-groomed Snowy Owl
Relevant Mechanics: Autumn Nightmares, Pages 130-132.
Character Livejournal:
Character Information
Known History
Basic Timeline: Malakai's contacts first noticed Pythia three years ago. She just started lurking in the high spots near where Mal met with people. She spoke only in rhyme, and often in riddles, and sometimes seemed not quite all there. She has told what appeared to be the future on more than one occasion, but her riddles make it hard to be sure if she was right or not.
Current Activities: Pythia occupies one of Arthur MacAodh's shoulders, balancing Malakai and acting as a source of cryptic advice to both her young charge and any others she feels like speaking to. She is taciturn at the best of times, listening much and saying little. She is known to be able to heal the injured, and usually does so without comment.
Merit Details: Hedge Beast •••
Background: Like her companion Malakai, Pythia is a mystery. Given she says even less than he does, practically nothing is known about her or why she hooked up with either the cat or his boy. Mal claims that she's just another person he looks after.
Motley
Essentially part of Aleksander Sokol's motley, as she is Arthur's companion.
Allies
- Arthur MacAodh, who she's either trying to assist or bamboozle.
- Aleksander Sokol, Arthur's liege.
- Rea likes her because - actually, its Rea. Who knows why? Apparently, its mutual. They're probably both a bit crazy.
- Malakai, her constant companion and bickering partner.
Enemies
Pythia has remained silent on this subject, although she often flies in to a rage if her prophetic talent is maligned.
Character Inspirations
Crazy prophets everywhere, the Pythia of Delphi, Hedwig, Min from the Wheel of Time, wise owls.
Soundtrack
Quotes
"Fire in the morning,
Sun stands high,
Shadow ever reaching
Away fire flies
Shoulder to shoulder,
Burn not alone,
Brave and bolder,
Fire finds home
Fire burns brighter,
Hearts find Hearts,
Illuminated, Warmer,
Bright life starts
Blaze across the Heavens,
Bright Fire Song,
Dark Fire rising,
Shadows grow long,
Bridges burning,
Sun is in the West,
Tide is turning,
One last test
Sins of the Father,
How can he learn?
Lonely and failing,
All fire burns.
Two Flames clashing,
Sun sinks away,
Candle burns at midnight,
Endings end the day.
Burning light, burning bright,
Burning out too fast.
Who will touch the fire?
Who will make it last?
Earth for the foundation,
Air to feed the flame,
Water touches heart and soul,
All have equal claim.
Heed this simple story,
If fire's to linger long,
It must warm some and be fed some,
Not sing lone hero's song."
--Pythia's Third Word of Fire
- "Pythia. Does that mean yes or no to the mouse?" --Rea
Rumours
- She's not really a prophet, she's just crazy.
- She and Malakai are married. Nothing else explains the bickering.
