Whisperwind Tressa

Whisperwind Tressa is a vision of ethereal beauty and quiet grace, a Willow Dryad whose very presence embodies the serene and mysterious nature of the Court of Wind and Stars. Her pale skin seems to glow faintly under moonlight, smooth and delicate like the surface of a still pond. Her hair is her most striking feature—long and flowing, cascading like the weeping branches of a willow tree in shades of soft gold that shimmer as though kissed by the stars. Tiny, delicate leaves are woven into her hair, fluttering as if stirred by a breeze that is felt only by her.   Tressa’s eyes are a soft gray-green, like the first light of dawn peeking through mist, but they often seem unfocused, gazing at something far away. She is often quiet and bemused, her expression dreamy and detached, as though she is only half-present in the moment. This is because Tressa is always listening—not just to the words spoken around her, but to whispers carried by the wind from distant lands, far beyond the borders of The Feywild.   As the Wind Listener, she possesses a rare and magical gift: the ability to hear voices, conversations, and secrets carried upon the currents of air. The wind speaks to her, carrying fragments of gossip, warnings, and melodies from across the Feywild and even the mortal world. She can focus her attention to hear specific whispers or allow the winds to wash over her, bringing her a symphony of sounds and words. This talent makes her invaluable to the Court of Wind and Stars, for she serves as a spy, informant, and oracle, her ears ever attuned to the shifting breezes of fate.   She can, in return, as the wind to carry whispers of her own, and she often takes delight in revealing secrets to those who should not be made aware.   Tressa’s attire reflects her nature, a flowing gown of pale green and silver, spun from enchanted silk that moves as if alive, rippling gently as though caught in a perpetual breeze. The edges of her gown are adorned with patterns of delicate leaves and stars, shimmering faintly in the light. Around her neck, she wears a pendant of polished moonstone, said to enhance her connection to the winds and the celestial forces of her Court.   She rarely speaks unless necessary, preferring to observe and listen. When she does speak, her voice is soft and lilting, like the sound of wind rustling through trees. Her words are often cryptic or layered with meaning, reflecting the scattered and fragmented nature of the whispers she hears. Those who engage her must be patient, for her attention may drift mid-conversation as she tunes in to far-off words carried by the air.   Despite her serene and dreamlike demeanor, Tressa is a keen observer and a shrewd interpreter of what she hears. She can piece together vital information from scattered fragments, revealing truths and uncovering hidden plots. Her calm presence masks a mind always working, weaving the threads of distant whispers into patterns that can aid her Court.   To outsiders, Tressa may seem aloof or even unsettling, her attention perpetually divided between the here and the distant. But to those who know her well, she is a trusted confidante and advisor, her wisdom flowing like the winds she listens to. Whisperwind Tressa is as much a part of the Court of Wind and Stars as the breezes that stir its banners, a living connection to the endless skies and the secrets they carry.