Free 45 Master Characters by Victoria Lynn Schmidt

She can't take away the pain of another who needs to learn from his experience even though she may be a gifted healer.
    What Does the Female Messiah Fear?
    The Female Messiah fears people will be led astray by those on the wrong path or by their own desire to please.
    She fears she'll be persecuted but embraces it as part of her destiny. She sees the greater good of every event and only suffers if her family is persecuted because of her actions.
    She fears she'll run out of time to fulfill her mission or that she'll have to watch others suffer.
    What Motivates the Female Messiah?
    The aesthetic need to be connected to something greater than herself motivates her as well as her desire to give and receive unconditional love.
    She knows she must battle her demons to maintain her connection to the divine. She has moments of clarity and bliss but then she must learn to integrate this experience with the tasks of everyday life. She doesn't place herself above anyone else.
    Her sense of purpose is so strong she can do nothing else but be motivated to reach her goal.
    How Do Other Characters See the Female Messiah?
    Others see her as either good or bad; there's no in between for her. They view her as idealistic, crazy and on a power trip, or as divine, wise and giving. It makes no difference to her.
    Many people are jealous of her connection with the Divine, especially clergy. Think of Joan of Arc; her connection to God through her voices led her to be burned at the stake.
    Developing the Character Arc
    This archetype doesn't necessarily change in her character arc but instead grows stronger through her fears.

    Lady Godiva sacrificed her modesty and volunteered to ride naked through the town in order to get her husband to lower the townspeople's taxes. Her selflessness is a trait of the female Messiah archetype.
    Look at your character's main goal in the story and then at the fears you've selected to use against her. What can help her overcome her fear? Does she need to learn how to be centered in a crowd of angry people? Does she need to find her identity as an individual separate from the group? Does she need to learn to stand up for her beliefs?
    Very often the Messiah needs to learn to let go of the outcome of events and to trust the spirit who guides her. She needs to stick to her own guns and fully believe in herself no matter what the outcome.
    She needs to face her accusers and her own doubts. If she is highly psychic and sensitive she may wonder about her sanity. Others' opinions of her can cause her great distress when she's first taking a stand.
    When did her goal or view become strong in her life and why? Was she baptized? Did she go through a right of passage? Were her parents activists? Were they spiritual or religious people? Was she sensitive or psychic as a child? Did she see harm or kindness done to others?
    Most likely this archetype will help other characters to grow instead of growing herself.
    She may find laughter with the Maiden.
    And nice silence with the Mystic.
    The Protector can be a protective ally for her.
    And the Warlock can be a bit of a challenge.
The Female Messiah
    Assets:
Cares more for others than herself.
Has a healthy sense of who she is.
Has a strong spiritual belief system to pull her through tough times.
Seemed smarter and older than most adults when she was a child.
Is willing to sacrifice herself for the good of all.
Stands up for her beliefs no matter the cost.
Renounces material possessions.
Lives in tune with nature.
Has an inner strength that never dies.
    Flaws:
Tells people the truth even if it's harsh.
Pushes people beyond their limits to help them grow.
Doubts herself.
The Villainous Side of the Female Messiah: The Destroyer
    The Female Messiah isn't really a villain in the sense of only being concerned with her own gain and desires. She's a villain in the sense of protecting the highest good for all. As the destroyer she'll drop the atom bomb to stop Hitler — the end is positive