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
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