Lan Ming
Cleric
Lan Ming
Species
Yaoguai
Appearance
Lan Ming manifests as a humanoid fire spirit wreathed in ethereal, flickering flames that glow pale blue with streaks of violet dancing amid the aura. His form is both fluid and flickering—hair like long tongues of flame slowly swirling and dissipating into the air, face sharp and slightly angular with glowing amethyst eyes that burn with quiet wisdom and melancholy. His movements are deliberate and almost ghostlike—fluid yet weightless, as if he barely touches the ground, drifting rather than walking. Paradoxically, when he shifts into his human guise, he chooses an average Tian Xia look, with wispy blue hair streaked with silver, and soft eyes that betray a depth far beyond mortal measure. Despite his elemental blaze, he often carries the faint scent of damp earth and old incense, reminding observers of the graveyard soil he tends. This contrast—an ancient fiery spirit that smells of earth—leaves a lasting impression of someone impossibly tied to death yet radiant with life’s flame.
“Measured, calm, and formal with an undercurrent of warmth; uses proverbs and spiritual metaphors drawn from ancient Tian Xia cultures. When moved or intrigued, his voice softens and quickens, revealing a rare vulnerability.”
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Distinguishing Features
Flickering blue and violet flames for hair Eyes glowing like burning amethyst Often smells faintly of incense and damp earth Spiritwood talisman of a spiraling comet carved with names of close companions In human form, streaks of silver in hair that shimmer subtly
Voice
“Low, smooth, with a soothing timbre that carries echoes of distant bells and whispered prayers, both calming and compelling.”
Clothing
In spirit form, he wears no clothing, but his flames twist into patterns reminiscent of traditional priestly robes. In human form, he favors loose flowing dark and blue robes embroidered with silver patterns of comets and spiritwood, accented with a spiritwood talisman carved as a spiraling comet gifted by Senara.
Body Language
Glides with unhurried grace, fingers often wreathed by faint, flickering flames; tilts head slightly when intrigued or confused; occasionally clasps hands behind his back in contemplation.
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