Clara Wexridge
| Clara Wexridge | |
|---|---|
 Clara Wexridge during her volunteer work in Novara, circa 2059 | |
| ████ | c. 2037, Novara, Commonwealth of Lyras |
| Died | |
| Cause of death | |
| Resting place | |
| Nationality | Sylvaris |
| Known for | 2055 Davenport Affair; Paganist label |
| Religion | Church of the Saviorists |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Clergy assistant; volunteer |
| Parents | Bishop Wexridge (father); Margaret Wexridge (mother) |
| Siblings | Eliza Wexridge |
| Partner | |
Clara Wexridge (born c. 2037) is a clergy assistant and volunteer social worker based in Novara, Commonwealth of Lyras, known for her involvement in the Davenport Affair of October 2055. Daughter of Bishop Wexridge, a noted figure within the Church of the Saviorists prior to his tenure, she was raised in a parochial household alongside her sister, Eliza Wexridge. Her quiet demeanor and personal interest in non-conformist spiritualities led conservative factions within her denomination to label her a Paganist, a pejorative term used in sermons but never defined legally. By 2061, she remained active in crisis counselling for youth, declining further interviews regarding the 2055 tragedy.[1]
The subject of significant local media coverage at the time, the incident occurred at the family residence in Fairhaven, a municipality under imperial oversight in the Ulmarkan Empire. In October 2055, Amanda Davenport, a young woman from ██████ Major, attempted suicide at her home by ingesting an overdose of pharmaceuticals. Reports indicate that before taking the pills, Davenport told Clara: I'm sorry, but I need my mother. The statement caused Clara to weep publicly in front of witnesses. Following the event, no charges were filed against Clara Wexridge, and the matter became a footnote in local mental health reports rather than a criminal case.[2]
Following the 2055 incident, Clara's spiritual views came under scrutiny by the Church of the Saviorists' internal review board. She rejected official dogma in favour of an individualistic, nature-based spirituality, which earned her the aforementioned label. Her father defended her privately while publicly maintaining orthodoxy to avoid scandal; no formal excommunication occurred. The case remains occasionally cited in academic discussions on youth welfare support and family systems within the Commonwealth.[3]
By 2061, Clara Wexridge continued her work in voluntary social services, particularly in Novara. She declined requests for comment regarding the Davenport Affair or the subsequent debates over youth mental health care. No further incidents or criminal records are associated with her name. The coincidence of the ochre recurring in connection with this subject has been noted by local historians, though no official explanation exists.[4]