Countess Alyssa Crowsbane

Faction: Antagonist | Status: Active
Race: Elf | Class: Noble
Tags: #npc/antagonist #npc/noble #npc/countess

Description

Lady Alyssa Crowsbane, Countess of Canathalas, is a centuries-old elf who maintains a youthful appearance and the vigour to compete in the Grand Tournament. Beautiful and deceptive, she initially appeared to have a soft spot for Ser Tessell Highfrost, which turned out to be an elaborate ploy. She imprisoned Ser Tessell Highfrost in her tower before the tournament.

Key Details

• Title: Countess of Canathalas (port town on western coast)
• Centuries old but still young enough to compete in tournaments
• Initially feigned affection for Ser Tessell Highfrost as part of a scheme
• Imprisoned Ser Tessell Highfrost in her tower
• Tournament competitor in Grand Joust
• Lost to Ser Tessell Highfrost in Round 1 (close match, 5-4 score over 3 tilts)
• Sits with Ser Alvar Flowers's faction group
• Appears connected to conspiracy faction

Relationships

• Imprisoned: Ser Tessell Highfrost
• Sits with/Possible ally: Ser Alvar Flowers
• Intimidated by: Ser Tessell Highfrost (Session 21 - after losing to him in tournament)

Appearances

• Session 21 - 23 February 2025 - Seated with Ser Alvar Flowers's group at royal feast; Ser Tessell Highfrost approached her and thanked her "for the bread and cheese" but insisted "don't ever do that again" (imprisoning him), came across as threatening (Intimidation 15); competed in Grand Joust Round 1, lost to Ser Tessell Highfrost 5-4 in close 3-tilt match

Related Quests

• Quests - Active#Investigate Ser Alvar Flowers
• Quests - Active#Eagle vs Falcon Civil War

Related Locations

• Canathalas (rules as Countess)
• Belendar
• Tower prison (location unspecified - where she imprisoned Ser Tessell Highfrost)

Related Items

• Bread and cheese (what she fed Ser Tessell Highfrost while imprisoned - he referenced this sarcastically)

Notes

• Despite losing to Ser Tessell Highfrost and being somewhat intimidated by his approach at the feast, she maintained composure and didn't recoil
• Her "soft spot" for Ser Tessell Highfrost was confirmed to be a ploy/manipulation
• Table companions (including Ser Alarin Silverleaf) were listening when Ser Tessell Highfrost confronted her but didn't intervene
• Her exact role in the conspiracy is unclear but her associations are suspicious