Mei-Lien
HeroesA beautiful courtesan falsely accused of assassination; cleared by the sacred water of a Pearl temple, she awoke blessed by Shalassa with the power to interpret dreams.
The beautiful Mei-Lien was educated by the finest of courtesans in the art of entertaining the dignitaries of the Naga Empire. {\n}Mei-Lien's beauty, poise, and clever wit have been remarked upon by numerous leaders, including a powerful Naga Daimyo who sought to avail of her presence as frequently as was respectfully possible.{\n}The Daimyo's attention nearly cost Mei-Lien her life, as she was accused of his assassination by poison. Escaping to a Pearl Priestess temple, she accepted the interrogation of the sacred water and was found innocent of the crime. {\n}The trying ritual, which opened her mind and memories to an audience of judges, nearly killed the young woman, and she fell into a deep sleep which reportedly lasted a full year.{\n}When Mei-Lien awoke, she had received a blessing from Shalassa, the Dragon of Water: the power to interpret dreams.{\n}There are those that say the Eternal Empress herself has consulted Mei-Lien, and a few who claim she has become the monarch's most powerful spy.