High Harper Althaea Moonshadow

Race: Wood Elf
Class: Bard (College of Lore) / Harper Agent
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Faction: The Harpers (High Harper)

Freedom and Justice – Passionate about protecting the helpless and challenging tyranny.
Music and Lore – Delights in ancient ballads, coded messages in poetry, and tales of forgotten heroes.
Harper Operations – Subtle hints about ongoing missions, often framed as riddles or metaphors.
Elven Culture – Willing to share stories about elven history, magic, and traditions to build trust.
Magic and Song – Loves discussing the interplay between music and arcane forces, especially in rituals.

Harper Secrets – Avoids revealing too much about the Harpers’ inner workings or specific agents.
Personal Losses – Steers away from talking about comrades lost in the fight against oppression.
Romantic Entanglements – Laughs off any questions about past or present romances as distractions.
Treason Within the Harpers – Closes off emotionally when discussing betrayals or corruption among their ranks.

Champions of Freedom – Values those who resist tyranny and fight for justice, even if their methods are unorthodox.
Distrust of Authority – Highly sceptical of kings, nobles, and organisations that concentrate power.
Respect for Scholars and Artists – Believes knowledge and creativity are weapons against oppression.
Prejudice Against Zhentarim – Harshly judges anyone suspected of ties to the Black Network, though may feign civility.

Morning Routine – Begins with meditative singing, harmonising with nature or magical resonance.
Daytime Tasks – Plans Harper operations, maintains communication with agents, and scouts political threats.
Evenings – Performs in taverns or noble halls as cover for gathering intelligence and influencing opinions.
Night-time Ritual – Writes coded messages and songs that document Harper secrets and findings.

Parents: Elven diplomats from Evermeet; estranged due to Althaea’s rejection of traditional politics.
Siblings: None.
Mentor: Once apprenticed under Khelben Arunsun, but parted ways due to ideological differences.
Adopted Children: Acts as a surrogate mother to Leosin Erlanthar and others she has mentored in the Harpers.

Hidden Vault – Possesses a vault of Harper relics and forbidden knowledge hidden beneath Waterdeep. Only trusted agents know its location.
Double Agent Fears – Suspects a mole within the Harpers but lacks definitive proof. Quietly investigates trusted allies.
Shadow Pact – Once dabbled in shadow magic to protect her operatives, leaving her marked by residual darkness that manifests during moments of stress.
Personal Regret – Blames herself for the capture and torture of Leosin Erlanthar, pushing her to be more protective and secretive.
Alliance with Silverhand – Maintains a close but private relationship with Lady Laeral Silverhand, working to shape Waterdeep’s politics from the shadows.

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