Nayo

Human Cartographer in the service of Queen Gimnax.

“Some think that cartography is simply about charting the lands, but there’s more to it. I travel and explore. I make notes about local customs and sketch wildlife. My maps tell the story of my journeys. They represent both the land and all the life that grows from it.” - Nayo - The Hive (GS-ADV3)

Artwork adorns the border of her maps. These add a personal touch to her explorations. Some artwork represents friends she has made. Other work is more abstract and represents upcoming war or turmoil. - Ascending Kethra's Steppe (GS-ADV4)

As a young child, she enjoyed spending time with her Orc friend, Zug. Her mother feared they spent too much time together and forced them to end their friendship.

She has always been fascinated by death. This fascination developed her understanding of the natural world around her. She believes it is what led her to become a cartographer.

“I loved nothing more than collecting bones from the woods. - Nayo - Ascending Kethra's Steppe (GS-ADV4)

Met in the Lower Chambers of the Insectoid Hive, she is clearly wounded. Her wounds were received while attempting to rescue the Immortal Knight Imbri from the Insectoids.

When I tried to make my way past the waterfall, the drones turned violent. I'm not sure how I made it out alive. Every time I close my eyes now I hear the beating of their wings. I think I might be losing my mind. - Excerpt from the journal of Nayo - The Hive (GS-ADV3)

Nayo requests help in mapping out the tunnels:

• Accept her request and agree to chart the Hive on her behalf.
• Heed the advice of Alpha-Zero, Construct bodyguard of Gulpax the Crafter, and exercise caution.

At her camp in the lower chambers of the Insectoid Hive, Nayo demonstrates a knack for shadow puppetry;

The fire's light casts shadows on the wall behind Nayo, who raises her hands to create a silhouette of a fluffy rabbit on the wall. The illusion is impressive. Nayo's shadow moves as if it had a life of its own. - The Hive (GS-ADV3)

Nayo accompanies you to Kethra's Steppe. She is invaluable as she points out the local landmarks and towns. She is quick to offer aid where needed.

“We must open Kethra’s gate and gain her aid, and not only to save the Heroes Guild. If my guess is correct, Ulos will soon be at war.” - Nayo - Ascending Kethra's Steppe (GS-ADV4)

As Kethra's gate opens, Nayo spies her childhood friend Zug about to be ambushed by a small Hobgoblin. Leaping through the gate, she startles both of them before you can react. Kethra slams the portal shut before you can offer any aid. Her fate will remain intertwined with the final battle to come.

As the Battle of the Arcazion Pit unfolds, Nayo may be seen fighting against one of the Cyclops workers and the Insectoid Verash.