Avicia

Faction: Ally
Status: Safe in Belendar (Training)
Race: High Elf
Class: Fighter 2/Wizard 1
Tags: #npc/ally #npc/mage #npc/mystery #npc/royal-court #npc/heir #npc/child

Description

16 years old (apparent age) with long, lilac-coloured hair. Rightful heir to the throne of Odessia - legitimate daughter of the High King's second son and his wife Verona, both of whom officially died at sea centuries ago. Transformed into a doll as protection when their ship was attacked. Found by ToooAh in a chest on a smuggler boat during early campaign side quest - ToooAh kept the doll not knowing its significance. Brought back to life through ritual performed by Elincia Flowers and conspirators, with memories wiping. Currently under protection in Belendar, training with Patriarch Siegfried Wildner. Adopted by ToooAh.

Magical Talent (Session 26): Patriarch Siegfried Wildner assessed her abilities as rivaling Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade's talent. Natural affinity described as "in her blood" - hasn't seen student like her since the Princess. Exceptional potential confirmed.

The Doll Discovery (Early Campaign)

How ToooAh Found Her:

Party took side quest to clear smugglers from woods north/north-east of Canathalas
Found captured/ransacked boat at smuggler camp
ToooAh discovered a doll in a chest
Decided to keep the doll (not knowing its significance)
This was the transformed Avicia - protected as doll for centuries

Meanwhile:

Professor Gabriel Emms and Ryvenien Berg were protecting the doll
Sylobelle raided - Ryvenien Berg murdered (pinned to wall with spear)
Doll had already been moved/stolen before raid (ended up with smugglers)
Professor Emms created cover story: "missing daughter Kendara Elley Aloison"
Party searched for fictional child while ToooAh unknowingly had what everyone sought

The Irony:

Party had the doll the entire time during "Kendara" quest
Conspirators killed Professor and Ryvenien trying to find it
ToooAh carried what would become the rightful heir, not knowing
Eventually conspirators performed ritual to transform doll → child

Identity Discovery

Previously known as: "Unknown Small Figure" in early Bane Watcher visions

Session 18 Vision (Before Identity Known):

Small figure (child-sized) on palace balcony with High King Everglade and unknown man
Later seen on boat during storm being pursued
Said "They're going to catch us. I'm sorry"
Cast spell turning entire pursuing ship to stone (incredibly powerful magic)
Party theorized: child? dwarf? halfling? gnome?

Session 24 Revelation:

Patriarch Siegfried Wildner revealed true identity to party
Avicia = lost royal child, legitimate heir to throne
Daughter of High King's second son (died "at sea" with wife Verona)
Vision was of young Avicia with her father and grandfather
Transformed into doll for protection after ship attack
Memories wiped during transformation

Key Details

Royal Status

True Identity: Lost royal child, rightful heir to throne (above Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade)
Parents: Second son of High King (name unknown, deceased) and Verona (deceased)
Royal lineage: Legitimate heir as daughter of second son
Superior claim: Legal succession favors her over Princess (granddaughter vs great-granddaughter)
Secret: Only party members + Patriarch Siegfried Wildner know her true identity (sworn to secrecy)
Potential danger: May be "the vessel" from Bane vision - double significance as heir and vessel

Personal Details

Nickname: Susa, Avi
Age: 12 (apparent) - but centuries old, aging rapidly from doll transformation
Physical: Long lilac-coloured hair (purple hair runs in royal family female line)
Origin: Transformed into doll for protection when ship attacked at sea
Discovery: Found by ToooAh in chest on smuggler boat (early campaign side quest near Canathalas)
Transformation: Underground atrium ritual - Elincia Flowers and hooded conspirators sacrificed minions in three magic circles to give doll life
Performers: Elincia Flowers (as Thalas/Black Knight), two hooded figures
Witnesses: Riders of the Storm arrived mid-ritual, fought to stop it but transformation completed
Memories: Wiped during transformation, beginning to return
Power: Turned entire pursuing ship to stone as child (incredibly powerful magic)

Current Situation

Adopted by: ToooAh
Training with: Patriarch Siegfried Wildner (Belendar Mage's Tower)
Location: Belendar (safe, presumed at Mage's Tower or Castle)
Educational Decision Pending (Session 26): Continue mage training vs accompany party north

Magical Talent Assessment (Session 26)

Patriarch Siegfried Wildner's Evaluation:

Natural affinity: "In her blood"
Talent level: Rivals Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade
Rarity: "Haven't seen student like her since the Princess herself"
Implication: Royal bloodline carries exceptional magical potential
Progress: Limited recent learning due to siege/battle/chaos, but foundation is extraordinary

Known Abilities:

Turned pursuing ship to stone as young child (incredibly powerful transmutation)
Strong magical foundation despite minimal formal training
Rapid learning capability suggested by Patriarch's assessment
Royal bloodline magic (lilac hair family trait may correlate with power)

Education & Future (Session 26 Development)

Current Status:

Training with Patriarch Siegfried Wildner at Mage's Tower
Recent progress limited by civil war chaos
Exceptional talent requiring proper guidance
Safety concerns during ongoing conflict

ToooAh's Parental Concern:

Asked Patriarch Siegfried Wildner about continuing education
Weighing magical development vs safety with party
Decision pending: Stay for training or accompany party north

Options:

Continue Mage Training: Maximize magical potential, but remains in war-torn Belendar
Accompany Party North: Safer with adoptive parent, but interrupted education
Compromise: Unknown third option

Stakes:

Rightful heir's safety during civil war
Potentially "the vessel" (Bane vision target)
Exceptional magical talent needs development
ToooAh's parental protective instincts
Party keeping her identity secret from Princess

Relationships

Family

Parents (deceased): High King's second son and Verona
Cousin (unknown to both): Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade (Avicia has superior claim)
Cousin (unknown): Ser Alvar Flowers and Yavanna Lightwhisper (bastards, inferior claims)

Guardians & Teachers

Adopted parent: ToooAh (found her as doll on smuggler boat, showing parental concern Session 26)
Former protectors (deceased): Professor Gabriel Emms (died protecting doll's secret), Ryvenien Berg (murdered while guarding doll)
Trainer: Patriarch Siegfried Wildner (assessed talent Session 26)
Protected by: Party members (know her secret)
Transformed by: Elincia Flowers and conspirators (ritual performers)

Political Position

Legal Status: Rightful heir (secret)
Current Ruler: Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade (unaware Avicia exists)
Succession Order: Avicia (2nd son) â†' Princess (3rd line)
Bastard Claimants: Ser Alvar Flowers/Yavanna (Gaelin's line, illegitimate)

Appearances

Early Campaign (Session unspecified) - Found by ToooAh as a doll in a chest on smuggler boat during side quest to clear smugglers from woods near Canathalas. ToooAh kept the doll not knowing its significance. This doll was the transformed royal heir, protected for centuries.
Early Campaign (Session unspecified) - Underground atrium ritual scene: Party arrived to find Professor Gabriel Emms dying (last words: "They took the doll"). In next chamber, Elincia Flowers (as Thalas/Black Knight) and two hooded figures performing transformation ritual. Three magic circles on floor - doll (that ToooAh had found) in centre circle. Minions sacrificed in other circles, their souls going into doll. Party fought to stop ritual but transformation completed. Doll became child - Avicia. Three conspirators disappeared, leaving the newly-transformed child.
Session 18 - 2 November 2024 - Seen in Bane Watcher shared vision as small figure on palace balcony with High King and father, later on boat turning pursuing ship to stone
Session 23 - 6 April 2025 - Present at tavern hideout during party's return from resurrection ritual
Session 24 - 4 May 2025 - True identity revealed by Patriarch Siegfried Wildner, learned she is royal heir (mouth agape, eyes wide), left protected at tavern during palace mission
Session 26 - 16 July 2025 - Magical talent assessed by Patriarch Siegfried Wildner as rivaling Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade, "natural affinity - in her blood." ToooAh inquired about education options. Educational decision pending: continue mage training vs accompany party north.

Mysteries & Questions

About Her Power:

Why can she turn ships to stone as child?
Is "in her blood" literal? (Magical bloodline trait?)
Connection between lilac hair and magical power?
What is her maximum potential?

About Her Identity:

When will memories fully return?
Does she remember being doll?
Will she claim throne if identity revealed?
How would she react to Princess?
Note: "Kendara Elley Aloison" was fake cover identity created by Professor Gabriel Emms for the doll - described age 4 with lilac hair, matching what Avicia became

About "The Vessel":

Is she "the vessel" from Bane vision?
Why would Bane target her specifically?
Connection between heir status and vessel status?
Can party protect her from Bane?

About Her Future:

Will she continue mage training?
Will she accompany party north?
When will Princess learn about her?
How will succession crisis resolve?

Quests - Active#Avicia's Education Decision - Educational decision pending Session 26
Quests - Completed#Avicia's True Identity - SOLVED: Royal heir, transformed to doll for protection
Quests - Mysteries#The Vessel Mystery - Avicia may be "the vessel" from Bane vision
Quests - Active#Eagle vs Falcon Faction War - Rightful heir vs current ruler succession crisis

Homebrew#Tales of the Lost Princess - Possibly her story

Belendar - Mage's Tower (training location)
Belendar - Castle (current presumed location)

DM Notes

Campaign Significance:

Rightful heir creates succession crisis
Party sworn to secrecy (dramatic irony)
ToooAh's parental stakes (protecting heir)
"The vessel" connection (double danger)
Exceptional magical talent (future power)

Character Development:

From doll to child to heir
Magical prodigy emerging
Memories slowly returning
Caught between safety and destiny

Future Hooks:

Educational decision impact
When/how identity revealed to Princess
Potential Bane targeting
Succession resolution
Magical development arc