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Fantasy NPC

Special Character
This NPC profile is released in celebration of Women in Tabletop Gaming Month 2018. The character is inspired by Marie Curie.
Silmarea Tillari

Elf Wizard

“Life may not be easy or fair. We must believe in the power we have been given, that it is for a good that is within our reach.”

Appearance: A tall elven woman walks into the room, lowering the hood of her cloak. Her face is striking and strange. There are no pupils in her eyes and they glow with a shifting light that you can’t quite place the color of. Small veins of the same light pulse under the surface of her skin. She looks younger than her powerful bearing suggests, as she unfolds her hands from her long sleeves and begins to speak.

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Personality: Despite her apparent youth, Silmarea is much older, having already lived four times the lifespan of a normal elf. Her wisdom and self-control reflect this longevity. Though she is passionate about her higher ideals, she seems detached when making decisions concerning The Mirandae.

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Motivation: The world needs guidance if it is to become worthy of the great power that it holds. We will guide it, teaching it where we can, shaping it where we must. We will be here to show them the way.

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Roleplaying Tips: Silmarea holds tight control over an enormous power and will allow minor glimpses of that power to be seen if she decides it’s necessary. She is deliberate and patient, time being on her side.

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Background: A servant in an elven noble house, Silmarea Tillari was quickly sent to a secret school for wizardry when her arcane talents were discovered. There she rose to become one of the preeminent wizards of all time, making core discoveries about the fundamental nature of magic itself. Her research into wild magic was groundbreaking, though repeated exposure to the volatile power ended her life.

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Traits: Ancient, Arcane, Attractive, Chaotic, Cunning, Good, Intelligent, Intimidating, Persuasive, and Wise

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Dark Secret: Wild magic did not kill Silmarea Tillari but is slowly changing her and extending her life. She covertly directs The Mirandae, a secret organization meant to better the world and aid the oppressed.

Plot Hooks
  • Deep in the heart of an underground dungeon, you find the corpse of a female adventurer. Among her things is a small ornate hand mirror with traces of mysterious magic. Should you leave the dungeon alive, you will be contacted by those who want the mirror returned, though they refuse further inquiry.

  • Silmarea Tillari receives detailed reports from various agents of The Mirandae, called Mirrors. Not only are they tasked with their individual assignments but they are to seek out trustworthy allies. If Silmarea discovers that your party fights for the same ideals, she will direct a Mirror to aid you in order to discover more. Prove your dedication to the good and Silmarea may consider offering you membership.

  • Ever since she was changed, Silmarea’s connection to the arcane torrent has only grown stronger. She is able to sense disturbances in the raw flow of magic and does what she can to mitigate its harmful effects. The next time your party encounters wild magic you may catch glimpses of her interference.

Connections

Silmarea Tillari is the head of the secret organization known as The Mirandae, advised by The Mirror's Heart, Aedris Calliasta.

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Silmarea Tillari is watching Zinnia Griffenglass and considering her for membership in The Mirandae.

Bonus Content

Track NPC attitudes by putting plusses and minuses next to their names for each good or bad interaction with the PCs.

 

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- PinkDiceGM

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