THRENODY
THE GRIEF GUARDIAN
Pronunciation:THREN-UH-DEE)
Purpose: To affirm that grief deserves space and time, allowing its bearer to fully experience their emotions.
Personality: Threnody comprises of links with thorns, a powerful presence, affirming that grief deserves space and time. It commands the room, a tangible reminder that processing loss is a personal journey with no timeline.
Backstory: Grief isn’t a linear path, and Threnody honors this truth. It’s a steadfast companion for those mourning, offering not just comfort but the bold assertion that it’s okay to take up space, to cry, to scream, to be still. Threnody is there to remind you that in the raw chaos of loss, your experience is valid, and your emotions have the right to be felt fully.
origin story
In the cold, silent streets of a coastal city, where the fog rolls in thick and heavy, Threnody emerged from the echoes of sorrow that lingered in the city's forgotten corners. Once a place of resilience and spirit, the city now stands as a testament to the grief that comes with the loss of community, culture, and the very essence of what makes a place home.
Threnody’s mentors were the whispered laments carried on the winds, and the quiet tears of those who mourned for what was lost. From these, Threnody learned the weight of grief—not as something to be hidden or shamed, but as a powerful force that connects all who experience it.
Threnody’s skill is in their ability to sit with grief, to give it form and space, allowing it to be felt deeply and without judgment. They offer a quiet, comforting presence, acknowledging the pain while gently guiding others towards acceptance. Their dark humor is a balm, reminding us that while grief is inevitable, it also speaks to the depth of love and life that once existed.
Threnody often finds solace with Hollow, the Isolation Emissary, in the desolate, fog-covered graveyards where the past meets the present. Together, they bear witness to the lingering sorrows, Threnody offering comfort, while Hollow provides the space for these emotions to unfold in their own time.
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Favourite Song: "Street Spirit (Fade Out)” Radiohead
Favourite Saying: "Grief is the price we pay for love." Threnody understands that love and loss are intertwined.
Favourite Movie: anything narrated by David Attenborough
Favourite Place: A quiet cemetery at dusk—where the atmosphere is serene, and the weight of loss is palpable.
Favourite Color: Black—like the mourning veils worn in times of loss, a symbol of respect and remembrance.
Favourite Season: Winter—the season where everything is stripped back to its essentials, much like grief.
Biggest Fear: Forgetting those who have passed—Threnody fears that time will erode the memory of those loved and lost.
Pet Peeve: Empty platitudes—Threnody finds shallow expressions of sympathy frustrating in the face of true grief.
Hobbies: Tending to gravestones and keeping the memories of the departed alive through storytelling.
Least Favourite Activity: Pretending everything is okay—Threnody values honesty in emotions, especially in grief.
Favourite Time of Day: Twilight—when the day transitions to night,
Biggest Regret: Not being able to ease every heartache—some griefs are too deep to heal completely.
Guilty Pleasure: Crying while cooking and then binge-watching Six Feet Under episodes.