Elder Senna Brightcoin

“The Guild Insider”

“I spent twenty years in the Sky-Guild. I know how they think, how they operate, and what they want. And I know that what they want is exactly what Eos needs.”

Quick Reference

Elder Senna Brightcoin - The Guild Insider

Overview

Elder Senna Brightcoin is the Sky-Guild’s inside voice on Skyport Eos’s Elder Council. After twenty years as a Guild Factor, she retired to Eos and was elected Elder—bringing with her extensive Guild connections, intimate knowledge of Guild operations, and unwavering belief that Guild membership represents Eos’s best path forward.

Where Elder Joram Steele provides economic arguments and Elder Harven Coldwater supplies logistical details, Senna offers something more valuable: direct access to Guild leadership. She knows Guild-Master Elara Song personally. She understands Guild politics. And she can negotiate terms that other Elders can’t even imagine.

Senna is not a Guild agent—she genuinely believes Eos would benefit from membership. But her critics note that her Guild pension depends on Guild prosperity, her friends are Guild officials, and her worldview was shaped by decades of Guild service. She sees Guild integration not as surrender but as homecoming.

Her diplomatic skills make her invaluable to Joram’s faction. When Council debates grow heated, Senna mediates. When Guild officials visit Eos, Senna hosts. When integration plans need refinement, Senna consults her Guild contacts. She is the bridge between two worlds—and she’s determined to make that bridge permanent.

Appearance

Height: Tall
Build: Slender, elegant
Hair: Dark with silver streaks, professional bun
Eyes: Keen brown, observant
Face: Sharp features, subtle smile
Jewelry: Elder’s medallion + small Guild pin

Clothing: - Elder’s robes (blend Eos and Guild styles) - Rich fabrics (deep blues and golds) - Guild trade symbols (subtle incorporation) - Professional, diplomatic appearance

Presence: - Confident - Diplomatic - Poised - Bridge between worlds

Biography

Early Life (239-257 S.)

Origin: Born in Ironhold to merchant family

Family: Third-generation Guild members (comfortable wealth)

Education: Guild schools, apprenticed in family business

Character: Natural diplomat, skilled negotiator

Guild Career (257-282 S.)

Entry: Joined Sky-Guild at age 18 (257 S.)

Positions Held: - Junior Factor (257-265 S.): Trade administration - Factor (265-275 S.): Regional operations - Senior Factor (275-282 S.): High-level negotiations

Postings: - Ironhold (10 years) - Skyport Eos (8 years) - Floating Market (7 years)

Reputation: Skilled negotiator, fair dealer, Guild loyalist

Connections: Knows Guild leadership personally, including Guild-Master Elara

Retirement: Age 43 (282 S.), settled in Eos with full Guild pension

Political Rise (282-287 S.)

Entry: Elected Elder at age 43 (282 S.)

Platform: Guild partnership and economic growth

Support Base: Guild members, merchants, pragmatists, former colleagues

Opposition: Refugees, anti-Guild faction, those who distrust Guild influence

Alliance: Joined Joram’s pro-Guild faction immediately (natural fit)

Current Position (282-287 S.)

Role: Elder, Guild liaison, diplomatic bridge

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

Contribution: Direct Guild connections and insider knowledge

Strategy: Facilitate Guild-Eos negotiations, present Guild perspective

Political Philosophy

Core Beliefs

Guild Membership Inevitable: Eos will join Guild eventually (better to negotiate good terms now)

Guild Competence: Guild runs the most successful organization in Aetherium

Mutual Benefit: Guild wants Eos as member, Eos needs Guild resources

Insider Knowledge: Having worked in Guild, she knows they’re trustworthy partners

On Refugees

Position: Moderate limits with Guild assistance

Argument: - Guild has resources to help refugee integration - Guild refugee programs in other settlements work well - Guild membership would provide refugee support infrastructure - Current approach unsustainable without Guild help

Proposal: Partner with Guild on refugee management (Guild expertise + Eos compassion)

On Guild Integration

Position: Full Guild membership with negotiated terms

Benefits: - Economic stability (Guild backing) - Infrastructure investment (Guild resources) - Trade network access (Guild routes) - Political influence (voice in Guild decisions)

Terms She Can Negotiate: - Eos retains Elder Council (local autonomy) - Gradual integration (not immediate takeover) - Favorable trade terms (her connections matter) - Cultural preservation (Eos identity maintained)

Insider Advantage: Knows what Guild will accept (can negotiate better deal than outsiders)

Timeline: 2-3 years for full integration (her proposed schedule)

Political Alliances

Pro-Guild Bloc (4 Elders)

Elder Joram Steele: Leader, economic arguments

Elder Harven Coldwater: Logistics expert

Elder Senna Brightcoin: Guild liaison, diplomatic bridge

Elder Torvald Ironwright: Manufacturer

Senna’s Role

Guild Liaison: Direct communication with Guild leadership

Diplomatic Bridge: Mediates between Council and Guild

Insider Knowledge: Explains Guild perspective and operations

Negotiator: Can secure better terms than outsiders

Moderator: Calms heated Council debates

Relationships

Elder Joram Steele

Political: Close allies (shared vision)

Personal: Mutual respect (complementary skills)

Dynamic: Joram provides leadership, Senna provides Guild access

Coordination: Regular strategy meetings

Guild-Master Elara Song

Relationship: Former colleagues, personal friends

Connection: Worked together for 15 years

Communication: Regular correspondence

Trust: Elara trusts Senna’s judgment on Eos matters

Mutual Benefit: Senna helps Elara understand Eos, Elara helps Senna with Guild resources

Factor Marlena Swift

Relationship: Mentor-protégé (Senna trained Marlena)

Coordination: Work together on Guild-Eos integration

Dynamic: Senna provides high-level strategy, Marlena handles ground operations

Trust: Complete professional trust

Elder Mira Thornwell

Political: Opposition (respectful)

Personal: Cordial, professional

View: Respects Mira’s leadership, disagrees on Guild policy

Approach: Tries to persuade through diplomatic means

Elder Lysara Kind

Political: Opponents (different philosophies)

Debates: Senna argues Guild benefits, Lysara argues autonomy

Mutual: Both skilled debaters, neither convinces the other

Respect: Acknowledges Lysara’s sincerity

Secrets and Complications

The Guild Pension

Conflict: Receives Guild pension (500 Coins/year)

Disclosure: Publicly known but downplayed

Dependency: Pension depends on Guild prosperity

Justification: Earned through 25 years of service

Reality: Creates financial incentive for Guild success

Criticism: Opponents claim she’s bought by Guild

The Guild Loyalty

Question: Is she Eos Elder or Guild agent?

Self-View: Believes she serves both (interests align)

Others’ View: Some see her as Guild infiltrator

Reality: Genuinely believes Guild membership benefits Eos (but Guild-shaped worldview)

Conflict: Where does loyalty lie if interests diverge?

The Inside Information

Knowledge: Knows Guild’s true intentions for Eos

Confidence: Guild-Master Elara shares strategic plans with her

Dilemma: How much to share with Council?

Balance: Maintains Guild confidence while serving Eos

Secret: Knows Guild’s timeline for Eos integration (sooner than Council thinks)

The Personal Connection

Relationship: Very close friendship with Guild-Master Elara

History: Worked together for 15 years, trust is deep

Complication: Personal loyalty vs. political duty

Question: Would she choose Elara over Eos?

Answer: Hopes she never has to find out

Quest Hooks

1. The Guild Negotiation: Senna arranging formal Guild membership talks (stop? Support?)
2. The Pension Question: Opponents expose her Guild pension (conflict of interest?)
3. The Inside Information: She knows Guild’s true plans (can players learn them?)
4. The Diplomatic Mission: Needs escort to Guild headquarters for negotiations
5. The Loyalty Test: Guild and Eos interests diverge (which does she choose?)
6. The Mentor: Marlena asks Senna for guidance (players overhear sensitive information)
7. The Bridge: She can negotiate favorable terms (party helps secure better deal)

GM Notes

Using Senna

Not a Villain: She’s not evil or traitorous

Genuine Belief: Truly thinks Guild membership benefits Eos

Complicated Loyalties: Serves two masters (believes they align)

Diplomatic Asset: Can facilitate negotiations and provide insider knowledge

Potential Arcs

The Betrayal: Guild plans revealed, Senna must choose sides

The Negotiation: She secures favorable Guild terms (proves her value)

The Revelation: Her insider knowledge saves Eos from bad deal

The Loyalty: Forced to choose between Elara and Eos (character defining moment)

Related Topics

• Elder Joram Steele
• Elder Harven Coldwater
• Guild-Master Elara Song
• Factor Marlena Swift
• Sky-Guild
• Skyport Eos

“I spent twenty years in the Sky-Guild. I know how they think. And I know that Guild-Master Song genuinely wants Eos as a partner, not a conquest. That’s rare. We should take advantage of it.”

“People say I’m too close to the Guild. Maybe. But when we need to negotiate, who else can get Guild-Master Song on the line? Connections matter. And mine could save Eos.”

“Elder Kind fears losing our independence. I understand. But independence without resources is just slow starvation. The Guild offers survival. That’s not surrender—that’s wisdom.”