Elder Brennan Softspeak

“The Moral Voice”

“The constellations teach us that every soul has worth. If we measure people by their utility, we’ve already lost what makes us worth saving.”

Quick Reference

Attribute	Details
Age	58
Role	Elder of Skyport Eos, pro-refugee faction member, clergy-aligned
Personality	Gentle, principled, quietly stubborn, spiritually grounded
Philosophy	Moral duty transcends economic calculation
Goal	Maintain Eos’s moral character through compassionate action
Political Stance	Supports Elder Lysara’s humanitarian policies

Elder Brennan Softspeak - The Moral Voice

Overview

Elder Brennan Softspeak is the moral conscience of Skyport Eos’s Elder Council and the spiritual anchor of Elder Lysara Kind’s pro-refugee faction. A former Constellation Clergy priest who entered politics to serve his community, Brennan brings religious authority and ethical clarity to debates that often devolve into economic calculation and political maneuvering.

Where Elder Joram Steele argues spreadsheets and Elder Lysara Kind argues compassion, Brennan argues theology. The constellations teach that every soul has inherent worth. Measuring people by their economic utility is not just impractical—it’s blasphemy. Turning away refugees is not just cruel—it’s sin. And building a society on fear and exclusion is not just unwise—it’s spiritually bankrupt.

Brennan’s gentle manner belies his stubborn principle. He speaks softly but never yields on moral questions. He listens patiently to economic arguments but ultimately dismisses them as irrelevant to ethical duty. He respects his opponents personally but considers their policies morally indefensible. And his religious authority gives weight to his words that secular arguments cannot match.

His critics call him impractical. His supporters call him prophetic. Brennan calls himself a servant of the constellations and considers that the only authority that matters.

Appearance

Height: Average
Build: Slender, gentle
Hair: Silver-gray, neatly kept
Eyes: Soft blue, compassionate
Face: Kind features, peaceful expression
Bearing: Calm, centered, gentle authority

Clothing: - Elder’s robes (blend political and clergy styles) - Simple but quality fabrics (soft grays and whites) - Constellation symbols (subtle incorporation) - Elder’s medallion + constellation pendant - Peaceful, principled appearance

Presence: - Gentle - Calm - Spiritually grounded - Quiet strength

Biography

Early Life (229-247 S.)

Origin: Born in Skyport Eos to devout family

Family: Parents were constellation scholars (modest means)

Education: Clergy schools, theological training

Character: Naturally gentle, deeply spiritual, called to service

Clergy Career (247-279 S.)

Ordination: Age 18 (247 S.)

Service: - Parish priest in Eos (247-265 S.) - Chaplain to Elder Council (265-275 S.) - Senior priest (275-279 S.)

Reputation: Compassionate counselor, skilled mediator, moral authority

Specialty: Refugee ministry - Provided spiritual support to displaced people - Advocated for humanitarian treatment - Built interfaith cooperation - Developed refugee integration programs

Philosophy: “The constellations don’t ask if someone is useful. They ask if someone suffers.”

Retirement from Active Clergy: Age 50 (279 S.) - Remained ordained but left parish work - Focused on humanitarian service

Political Rise (279-287 S.)

Entry: Elected Elder at age 50 (279 S.)

Platform: Moral leadership and humanitarian policy

Support Base: Clergy, refugees, idealists, working class, faithful

Opposition: Merchants, Guild faction, pragmatists

Alliance: Joined Lysara’s pro-refugee faction (moral alignment)

Unique Position: Only Elder with formal clergy credentials

Current Position (279-287 S.)

Role: Elder, moral voice, spiritual authority

Faction: Pro-refugee bloc (4 of 12 Elders)

Contribution: Religious authority and ethical framework

Strategy: Frame debates in moral rather than economic terms

Political Philosophy

Core Beliefs

Inherent Worth: Every person has value regardless of utility

Moral Duty: Helping those in need is religious obligation

Constellation Teaching: The constellations judge us by our compassion

Spiritual Consequences: Turning away refugees endangers Eos’s soul

On Refugees

Position: Open acceptance as moral imperative

Argument: - Constellations teach compassion for suffering - Measuring people by economic value is blasphemy - Turning away desperate people is sin - Moral duty transcends resource constraints

Theological Basis: - The Radiant: “Light is shared, not hoarded” - The Voyager: “All are travelers seeking home” - The Keeper: “Remember when you were strangers”

Proposal: Accept all refugees, trust constellations to provide

Faith: Believes moral action brings divine blessing

On Guild Integration

Position: Oppose Guild control on moral grounds

Concerns: - Guild prioritizes profit over people (morally wrong) - Guild treats people as economic units (dehumanizing) - Guild control threatens Eos’s moral independence - Material security without moral foundation is hollow

Alternative: Build community based on shared values, not economic calculation

Vision: Eos as moral beacon (not economic satellite)

Political Alliances

Pro-Refugee Bloc (4 Elders)

Elder Lysara Kind: Leader, humanitarian advocate

Elder Mira Thornwell: Ally, consensus builder

Elder Tamsin Greenleaf: Agricultural expert

Elder Brennan Softspeak: Moral authority, spiritual voice

Brennan’s Role

Moral Authority: Provides religious framework for humanitarian policies

Ethical Clarity: Frames debates in moral rather than economic terms

Spiritual Voice: Represents constellation teachings on Council

Mediator: Calms conflicts through gentle authority

Conscience: Reminds Council of moral implications

Relationships

Elder Lysara Kind

Political: Close allies (shared values)

Personal: Deep respect (mutual admiration)

Dynamic: Lysara provides humanitarian passion, Brennan provides moral authority

Support: His religious authority strengthens her arguments

Friendship: Genuine personal connection

Elder Mira Thornwell

Political: Allies (supports her refugee policies)

Personal: Spiritual counselor (she confides in him)

Secret: Suspects something troubles her (doesn’t know about Rot)

Support: Provides spiritual guidance

Concern: Worries about her burden

Elder Joram Steele

Political: Opponents (fundamentally different worldviews)

Personal: Respectful but distant

Debates: Joram argues economics, Brennan argues morality

Mutual: Both principled, incompatible principles

Frustration: Joram’s economic focus ignores moral dimension

Priest Valeria

Relationship: Mentor-protégé (he trained her)

Connection: Former colleagues in clergy

Support: Backs her humanitarian work

Coordination: Work together on refugee ministry

Pride: Proud of her compassion and dedication

Congregation

Base: His primary supporters

Relationship: Spiritual leader and political representative

Loyalty: Faithful trust his moral judgment

Service: Continues to provide spiritual counsel (though no longer parish priest)

Secrets and Complications

The Impractical Idealism

Tension: His moral positions ignore economic reality

Awareness: Knows his proposals are economically challenging

Resolution: Believes moral duty transcends practical concerns

Faith: Trusts constellations will provide if Eos acts morally

Risk: What if faith is insufficient? (Refuses to consider)

The Spiritual Doubt

Hidden: Sometimes questions if constellations truly care

Suppression: Pushes doubt away through faith and service

Fear: What if he’s wrong about moral imperative?

Resolution: Chooses faith over doubt (but doubt remains)

Secret: Never admits this to anyone

The Political Naivety

Limitation: Doesn’t fully understand economic and political complexity

Strength: Moral clarity uncomplicated by pragmatic concerns

Weakness: Sometimes proposes impossible solutions

Defense: Believes impossibility is failure of will, not reality

Criticism: Opponents exploit his political inexperience

The Burden of Authority

Weight: People expect moral certainty from him

Reality: He has doubts but can’t show them

Pressure: Must maintain spiritual authority

Cost: Personal uncertainty hidden behind public confidence

Loneliness: Can’t share doubts without undermining authority

Quest Hooks

The Moral Dilemma: Brennan asks party to help refugees (tests their values)
The Spiritual Crisis: His faith tested by tragedy (can party help restore it?)
The Debate: Council clash with Joram (party provides evidence for either side)
The Refugee Ministry: Help Brennan’s humanitarian programs
The Prophecy: He receives constellation vision (interpret? Act on?)
The Compromise: Forced to choose between moral ideal and practical necessity
The Authority: His religious influence needed to sway Council vote

GM Notes

Using Brennan

Not Naive: He understands practical concerns (chooses to prioritize morality)

Genuine Faith: Truly believes in constellation teachings

Moral Authority: His religious credentials give weight to arguments

Gentle Strength: Leads through example, not force

Potential Arcs

The Vindication: Moral action brings unexpected success (faith proven right)

The Crisis: Tragedy tests his faith (does he maintain conviction?)

The Compromise: Forced to accept practical limits (character growth or betrayal?)

The Prophecy: Receives constellation vision (guides Eos’s future?)