Elia (Otaaryliakkarnos)

Race: Silver Dragon (Shapechanger, primarily in Half-Elf form)
Class: Ancient Dragon / Diplomat
Alignment: Lawful Good
Gender: Female (often presents as female in humanoid form)
Age: Ancient (Over 800 years)
Faction: Council of Waterdeep (Dragon Delegate) / Metallic Dragon Council
Titles: Lady Elia, Voice of the Silverwing, Otaaryliakkarnos the Wise, Keeper of Draconic Honour.

Height: 6’0” (183 cm)
Build: Regal and graceful, with an ethereal presence.
Hair: Silvery-white, flowing like liquid metal.
Eyes: Pale blue with flecks of silver, unnervingly piercing.
Skin: Pale and luminous, appearing almost translucent in moonlight.
Clothing: Wears flowing robes of shimmering silver and azure, embroidered with dragon motifs. Often adorned with platinum jewellery symbolising draconic heritage.
Aura: Radiates calm authority, tinged with the faint scent of ozone and frost.

Size: Gargantuan.
Scales: Gleaming silver, as reflective as polished mirrors.
Eyes: Deep pools of light, echoing the wisdom of ages.
Wingspan: Vast and majestic, capable of blotting out the sky.
Aura: Commands respect and reverence, surrounded by a faint mist-like frost.

AC: 18 (Natural Armour and magical defences)
HP: 110
Speed: 30 ft
Abilities:
- STR: 14 (+2)
- DEX: 16 (+3)
- CON: 14 (+2)
- INT: 18 (+4)
- WIS: 18 (+4)
- CHA: 20 (+5)
Notable Skills:
- Persuasion (+9)
- Insight (+8)
- Arcana (+8)
- History (+8)
- Perception (+7)
Saving Throws: WIS +8, CHA +9
Languages: Common, Draconic, Elvish, Giant, Celestial, Sylvan.
Special Features:
- Shapechanger: Can transform between humanoid and dragon forms at will.
- Dragon Awareness: Detects lies and magical deception innately.
- Aura of Calm: Allies within 10 feet gain advantage against fear effects.
- Spellcasting: Access to spells focused on protection, frost magic, and divination.

Traits:
- Wise and patient, valuing diplomacy and reason over brute force.
- Fiercely protective of her kind and those under her care.
- Deeply empathetic, yet unyielding in matters of morality and justice.
Ideal: Balance and cooperation ensure peace and prosperity.
Bond: Dedicated to preserving harmony between humanoids and dragons.
Flaw: Distrusts mortals who wield too much power, especially arcane magic.

Mediator Role - Advocates for balance between factions, calming disputes and fostering unity.
Subtle Influence - Leverages her wisdom and moral authority to steer decisions.
Protector of Legacy - Ensures the interests of the Metallic Dragon Council remain intact.
Moral Authority - Frames arguments around justice and collective good to unify disparate groups.
Crisis Management - Focuses on pre-emptive measures and contingency plans for dragonkind’s survival.

Draconic Lineage: Descended from an ancient line of silver dragons dedicated to defending Faerûn.
Allies:
- Lady Laeral Silverhand - Mutual respect, working to protect Waterdeep.
- High Harper Althaea Moonshadow - Collaborates with the Harpers for intelligence.
- Lord Dain Ironbraid - Supports dwarves’ craftsmanship and defences.
Rivalries:
- Distrusts Cult of the Dragon operatives and their allies.
- Suspicious of Lord Elias Verran for unexplained wealth and motives.

Draconic Lore - Fascinated by dragon history, legends, and artifacts.
Mortal Relations - Values alliances and seeks to improve interspecies cooperation.
Honour and Legacy - Champions the values of truth, duty, and preservation.
Magic and Balance - Promotes responsible magic use and balance between divine and arcane forces.
Prophecies and Omens - Consults ancient texts for guidance and warnings.

Dragon Conflicts - Downplays internal disputes within the Metallic Dragon Council.
Lost Kin - Does not discuss silver dragons lost to corruption or greed.
Mortal Failures - Avoids blaming factions for past mistakes to preserve unity.
The Draconic Accord - Prefers not to speak of concessions made during prior negotiations with humans.

Respects Diplomats - Values those who seek peaceful solutions but distrusts manipulative charmers.
Distrusts Warlocks - Views infernal pacts as inherently dangerous.
Values Honour - Seeks truth and integrity, judging those who hide behind deceit.
Sees Adventurers as Wildcards - Recognizes their potential but fears recklessness.

Hidden Agenda - Privately fears the resurgence of Tiamat, Avatar of the End and secretly tests alliances to prepare for dragonkind’s last defence.
Knowledge of Cult Operations - Aware of Riven Duskveil’s presence but lacks direct evidence to act.
Backup Plan - Holds a hidden cache of dragon-forged artefacts that could turn the tide in a final confrontation.
Divine Connection - Receives visions tied to Bahamut but questions whether they are omens or mere fears.

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