Shoshana was a Maenad, a follower of the notorious party god Bacchus. Acting as a nurse and high priestess, she tends to his needs and guards his tents during his parties.
Biography[]
Serving Bacchus[]
Shoshana was a priestess and Maenad that served Bacchus. She followed him to Fillory with the Monster began hunting the New Gods, where Bacchus pretended to be Ember.
After Josh betrayed Bacchus and delivered him to the Monster, Shoshana was heartbroken and was about to commit suicide by hanging herself when Julia and Penny-23 approached her for help to diagnose Julia's inability to perform magic. Shoshana read Julia's aura and suggested a ritual that could only be performed by one who worshipped her. Penny-23 volunteered.
After the ritual, Shoshana analyzed the results and realized that Julia truly was a goddess. She then vowed to serve Julia.
Personality[]
Shoshana was a fiercely devoted believer in Bacchus, so much so that she nearly killed herself after his death at the hands of the Monster. While serving Bacchus she participated in his constant revelry and loved Peach Schnapps.
She lived to serve deities she believed in and willing sacrificed herself to protect one, ending her own life.
Powers and Abilities[]
- Maenad Physiology: As a Maenad, Shoshana possesses her own magic independent from the Wellspring. She appeared to be knowledgeable on various rituals related to gods and was capable of lifting and reapplying the wards Julia Wicker, Quentin Coldwater, Josh Hoberman, Kady Orloff-Diaz and Margo Hanson used to hide from Irene McAllistair.
- Aura Reading: Shoshana is able to read the auras of others.
Equipment[]
- Thyrsus: Shoshana used this when performing an aura reading ritual on Julia Wicker.
Relationships[]
- Bacchus † - Former Master
- Josh Hoberman - Friend
- Julia Wicker - Master
Appearances[]
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