threnody
the grief guardian
Pronunciation: THREN-UH-DEE
Archetype: KEEPER
Purpose: Threnody stands between you and the demand to “move on.” It holds space for grief—real grief, the kind that does not fit into the neat timelines of those who do not wish to witness it.
Personality: Unapologetic, unbending, utterly disinterested in making anyone else comfortable. It does not minimize, does not rush, does not placate. Loss is loss, and it will be honoured.
Guardian Role: Threnody ensures that mourning is not erased for the convenience of others. It does not let sorrow be dismissed. It does not let you be told that you are taking too long to feel.
How it Protects: It carries the weight of grief, so you are not forced to set it down before you are ready. It reminds you that the dead do not demand that you forget them.
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 toward acceptance. Their dark humour is a balm, reminding us that while grief is inevitable, it also speaks to the depth of love and life that once existed.
DREADLING DEAL BREAKERS
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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.