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Nyn of House Sylvariel

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I am the queen who lives.
—Nyn of House Sylvariel

Nyn of House Sylvariel, known to her people as "The Queen Who Lives," is the last hope for the High People and the heir to the throne of Muraius. Born into a line of Queens who once commanded the skies from the floating city of Muraius, Nyn inherited not only the crown of Elsene, but the burden of stewardship over the Midworld. After the destruction of the Great Crystal, Nyn fled to the north of Farlas, where she preserved a sapling of the God Tree—a faint but vital link to her people's former glory—and hid there for safety with her Daemon handmaid, Wildcat.

But her time in solitude did not last long; grief was overcome by conviction, and she resolved to set things right by traveling across the world to gather unlikely allies. Her journey has taken her from the Dune Sea to the Northern Wastes and everywhere in between, forging new alliances and establishing a coalition of forces poised to unseat the Emperor and beat her sister, Elektra, to controlling the destiny of the High People.

Despite her noble intentions, Nyn struggles with the weight of her responsibilities. The memory of Muraius’ grandeur haunts her, and she is constantly torn between her ideals of the past and the conflicting demands of many disparate factions who want to support her. Her crown, imbued with the magic of Queens long past, offers her power—but it also symbolizes the impossible standards she feels compelled to meet. Will Nyn succeed in the quest of queens, or will she fall short of her goals and be eclipsed by the ambitions of her evil sister?

Adventure Hook

Your Queen Who Lives will be different than ours (or maybe even an NPC in the party), but the themes of responsibility that she bears will likely be inherited by your campaign as well. As the Queen Who Lives builds her coalition, downtime becomes more and more important as you roleplay the challenges of leadership in a dog-eat-dog world.

The High People in Mordavia prepare to cross into the Astral Veil, answering the Calling to leave the world behind. Nyn must convince them to stay, but Elektra’s agents work to undermine her, spreading lies about her intentions. The party faces a race against time to reach the High People’s remaining leadership before the Calling is complete.

How do Elektra’s lies test Nyn’s resolve and her ability to lead?
What happens if the party uncovers a betrayal among the High People?
Can the Calling be delayed without breaking the fragile trust of those who answer it?

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