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. Brought back to life through unknown ritual, 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.

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
Ritual: Human sacrifice ritual brought doll to life (performers unknown)
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 (showing parental concern Session 26)
Trainer: Patriarch Siegfried Wildner (assessed talent Session 26)
Protected by: Party members (know her secret)

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

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?

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