Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade

Faction: Ally (Eagle Faction Leader) | Status: Active - Heavily Injured (fighting Thalas)
Race: Elf | Age: 24
Tags: #npc/ally #npc/royal-court #npc/ruler #npc/tournament

Description

24-year-old ruler of Odessia, soon to be coronated as Queen (coronation delayed by civil war). Granddaughter of the late High King Everglade. Long, flowing lilac hair from the matriarchal line of royal family. Young and slim with well-toned body. The epitome of elven grace and symbol of hope amongst the people. Increasingly reliant on the Riders of the Storm to stabilise Odessia.

Tournament Identity: Revealed as the Eagle Knight during jousting tournament (Session 21) - competed anonymously with eagle heraldry. Her absence from royal feast (Session 19) was because she was the Eagle Knight competitor.

Key Details

Political Status

Current Ruler of Odessia after father's assassination
Granddaughter of High King Everglade (not daughter - Session 24 clarification)
Junior claim to throne - Avicia (second son's daughter) has superior legal claim
Leading Eagle Faction in civil war against Falcon conspirators
Coronation as Queen pending - interrupted by civil war
Delegated direct regional authority to Riders of the Storm

Dark Secrets

Ordered her father High King Everglade's death (only Lady Odonia of Galantri knows)
Father was actually her grandfather (generational correction Session 24)
Unaware that Avicia (rightful heir) exists and is alive

Tournament Participation

Competed as Eagle Knight with bird heraldry
Identity concealed until jousting tournament reveal (Session 21)
Absent from royal feast (Session 19) because participating as knight
Temporarily assumed "master of the games" duties during tournament

Current Crisis (Session 23-24)

Palace under full siege by Falcon faction forces
Father/grandfather assassinated by Thalas in throne room (Session 23)
Fought Thalas alongside Lady Odonia of Galantri and Patriarch Siegfried Wildner
Location during palace siege (Session 24): Unknown
Leading Eagle faction defense

Relationships

Family

Grandfather: High King Everglade (deceased - she ordered his death, but believed him to be father)
Parent: [Unknown - third child of High King, presumably deceased]
Cousins (unknown to her):
- Avicia (second son's daughter - rightful heir, hidden)
- Ser Alvar Flowers (Gaelin's bastard son - enemy)
- Yavanna Lightwhisper (Gaelin's bastard daughter - enemy)

Political Allies

Advisor: Eldrin Oakenhart
Allies: Riders of the Storm
Military: General Thailander Oakwood (commanding palace defense)
Secret keeper: Lady Odonia of Galantri (knows she ordered king's death)

Enemies

Elincia Flowers - White Falcon Knight, mother of bastards, leading Falcon faction
Ser Alvar Flowers - Bastard son of Gaelin, conspiracy leader
Yavanna Lightwhisper - Bastard daughter of Gaelin, conspirator
Thalas - Assassinated her grandfather/father
Falcon Faction - Orange/blue forces besieging palace

Suspected Enemies (Her Beliefs)

Princess suspects Thalas could be one of three people (Session 23):

Elincia Flowers (White Falcon Knight) - most likely
Emperor Vladier Drakonhart - unlikely (male, but she thinks Thalas is woman)
Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian - surprising inclusion

Thalas Encounter (Session 23)

Throne Room Fight:

Thalas assassinated High King Everglade in throne room
Princess fought Thalas alongside Lady Odonia of Galantri and Patriarch Siegfried Wildner
Unable to prevent grandfather's death
Believes Thalas is a woman (not male as commonly assumed)

Her Accusations:

Claims Thalas is Elincia Flowers or connected to Falcon faction
Received evidence scroll from Elincia Flowers accusing Princess of being Thalas
Both factions accuse each other of harboring the assassin

Eagle vs Falcon Faction War

Eagle Faction (Crown/Princess's Forces)

Leadership: Crown Princess Eilrora Everglade
Forces:

Palace guards and city soldiers
Royal mages (maintaining lightning barrier at palace)
General Thailander Oakwood commanding defense
Shield wall holding bridge approach

Position:

Defending palace (Session 24)
Holding against siege
Lightning barrier between rampart towers
~700+ forces engaged at front

Accusations:

Claims Falcon faction harbors Thalas
Elincia Flowers is conspiracy leader
Bastards seeking to usurp throne

Falcon Faction (Opposition)

Leadership: Elincia Flowers (White Falcon Knight) + Ser Alvar Flowers
Forces:

Orange/blue mercenaries
Four siege wyverns (one destroyed Session 24)
Black Knight commander with ~500 troops
~700+ forces at palace approach

Position:

Attacking palace
Attempting to scale walls
Full-scale siege warfare

Counter-Accusations:

Evidence scroll accuses Princess of being Thalas
Claims Princess is the Black Knight
Suggests Princess's claim is illegitimate

The Truth (Unknown to Princess)

Avicia is rightful heir (second son's daughter)
Princess is granddaughter, not daughter
Princess has junior claim compared to Avicia
Both Princess and Ser Alvar Flowers/Yavanna are grandchildren
Succession order: Gaelin's line (extinct) → Second son (Avicia) → Third line (Princess)

Notable Actions & Events

Session 19 - Tournament of Wits and Wisdom

Drugged at feast during tournament
Presided over challenge results despite being drugged
Absent as Eagle Knight (competing)

Session 21 - Jousting Tournament

Revealed as Eagle Knight during jousting
Identity kept secret until dramatic reveal
Eagle heraldry linked to current faction war

Session 22 - Coordinated Attacks

Executed prisoner publicly by drowning in fountain
Demonstrated willingness for harsh justice
City already unstable with faction tensions

Session 23 - King's Assassination

Father/grandfather High King Everglade assassinated by Thalas
Fought Thalas in throne room alongside allies
Unable to prevent assassination
Civil war erupted immediately after
Ascended to rule (but coronation incomplete)

Session 24 - Palace Siege

Palace under full-scale assault
Location unknown during rampart defense
Eagle faction forces defending under General Thailander
Party defending palace on her behalf
Unaware Avicia (rightful heir) is hidden at tavern

Session 26 - Formal Rulership & Strategic Appointments

Political Actions:

First time sitting father's throne - formal assumption of rulership
Held morning meeting (6:00 AM, three days after battle)
Elevated Lady Odonia of Galantri to Lady of Sylobelle (stripped lands from Anfarlan who declared for Ser Alvar Flowers)
Appointed Lady Odonia of Galantri as Royal Advisor (left of throne position)
Knighted Ser Tessell Highfrost formally: "Ser Tessell Highfrost, Knight of the Riders of the Storm"
Bestowed official deed to Stormhold Keep (party previously occupied without legal ownership)
Commissioned Riders of the Storm as Marshals of the North

Military Organization:

Appointed military ranks:
- Lady Odonia of Galantri: General of the North (overall command)
- Ser Tessell Highfrost: General of the Left
- Elik'r Stormswallow: General of the Right
- ToooAh: Chariot General
Granted 636+ troop reinforcements (200 archers, 32 knights+squires, 420 footmen)
Authorized war chest access (treasury spending for northern campaign)
Gave symbolic ornate golden sashes to all party members

Strategic Mission:

Tasked party: Rally northern territories
Objective: Secure eastern border
Orders: Eliminate rebels in open rebellion
Eldrin Oakenhart suggestets first target: Neverwinter (Duke Vallandor Firebloom)

Combat Recovery:

Healed by Ser Tessell Highfrost during battle (16 HP Cure Wounds)
Recovered from heavily injured/bloodied state
Slumped against throne after battle (half weeping, half exhausted, mixture of emotions)
Given rooms to party for two-day reconstruction period

Final Feast:

Hosted final feast before northern departures
Party members received magical cherry cake effects
Demonstrating return to ceremonial duties despite recent trauma

Session 28 - Authority Delegation

Delegated direct regional authority to Riders of the Storm
Increasing reliance on party for stability
Trusts them with significant power

Character Traits

Publicly:

Graceful and elegant (elven epitome)
Symbol of hope for the people
Young but capable ruler
Dedicated to Odessia's stability

Privately:

Ordered own grandfather's death (believed him to be father)
Willing to make hard/ruthless decisions
Keeps dangerous secrets
Trusts very few people (Lady Odonia of Galantri, Riders of the Storm)

In Combat:

Fought Thalas directly (capable warrior)
Competed in jousting tournament
Not afraid of personal danger
Session 25: Fighting while critically wounded (demonstrates determination/desperation)
Defensive fighting style when injured (prioritizing survival)

Leadership Style:

Delegates authority to trusted allies
Makes harsh decisions when needed (public execution)
Maintains public image while hiding truth
Increasingly desperate as crisis escalates

Current Status (Post-Session 26)

Political:

Formally ruling from father's throne
Civil war ongoing: Kingdom split 50/50
Northern nobles uncommitted (many haven't declared)
Southern rebellion led by Ser Alvar Flowers
Elevated trusted ally (Lady Odonia of Galantri) to advisor/noble position

Military:

Commissioned Riders of the Storm as northern command
636+ reinforcements distributed to party
War chest authorization granted
Strategic focus: Rally north, secure east

Personal:

Recovered from near-death injuries
Witnessed Thalas's identity revelation (Lady Alysanne/Elincia Flowers)
Thalas escaped after attempting to assassinate her again
Still unaware Avicia (rightful heir) exists
Relying increasingly on Riders of the Storm

Secrets Still Hidden:

Avicia's existence and superior claim
Lady Odonia of Galantri's assassination arrangement (only Lady Odonia of Galantri and Eldrin Oakenhart know)

Succession Crisis

Her Claim:

Granddaughter of High King Everglade
Third in line by birth order (after first and second sons' lines)
Legitimate but junior claim
Currently ruling by default (other heirs presumed dead)

Her Unawareness:

Doesn't know Avicia exists
Doesn't know Avicia has superior claim
Doesn't know she's granddaughter, not daughter (may not matter to her)
Doesn't know party is keeping this secret

If Avicia Revealed:

Princess's claim would be superseded
Legal succession would favor Avicia
Could unite kingdom or further divide it
Princess may step aside or fight to retain power
Unknown how she would react

Mysteries & Questions

About Her:

Does she know she's granddaughter vs daughter?
Why did she order her grandfather's death?
Does she know about Avicia?
Is she truly innocent of being Thalas?
What will she do if Avicia's identity revealed?

About Thalas:

Is she right that Thalas is Elincia Flowers?
Or is Falcon faction right that she's Thalas?
Why does she suspect Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian?
Did she see Thalas's face in throne room?

About Civil War:

Can palace defense succeed?
Will she survive the siege?
How will succession be resolved?
What happens if she learns about Avicia?

Appearances

Session 19 - 16 November 2024 - Drugged at feast, presided over challenge results (absent as Eagle Knight competitor)
Session 21 - 23 February 2025 - Revealed as the Eagle Knight during jousting tournament
Session 23 - 6 April 2025 - Father/grandfather assassinated, fought Thalas in throne room, civil war began
Session 24 - 4 May 2025 - Palace under siege, location unknown during rampart defense
Session 25 - 14 June 2025 - Fighting Thalas in throne room while heavily injured and bloodied, multiple wounds visible, managed one minor hit on Thalas but largely ineffective, locked in desperate defensive duel, combat capability severely diminished, bleeding from various injuries, critical condition
Session 28 - 6 September 2025 - Delegated direct regional authority to party

Quests - Active#Eagle vs Falcon Faction War - Leading Eagle faction
Quests - Active#Investigate Thalas - Fought Thalas, has theories about identity
Quests - Active#Identify "The Vessel" - May be connected to succession crisis
Quests - Active#Defend Palace - Her palace under siege
Quests/Quests - Completed#Avicia's True Identity - Doesn't know Avicia exists (rightful heir)

Allies:

Riders of the Storm - Trusted adventurers
Lady Odonia of Galantri - Knows her dark secret
Eldrin Oakenhart - Royal advisor
General Thailander Oakwood - Military commander

Enemies:

Elincia Flowers - White Falcon Knight, Falcon faction leader
Ser Alvar Flowers - Bastard cousin, conspiracy leader
Yavanna Lightwhisper - Bastard cousin, conspirator
Thalas - Assassinated her grandfather
Black Knight - Leading palace assault

Unknown Relations:

Avicia - Secret cousin, rightful heir (doesn't know she exists)
Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian - Suspects as possible Thalas (unusual)

DM Notes

Character Development:

Ordered grandfather's death (huge secret)
Believes she's defending legitimate rule
Actually has junior claim to throne
Complex moral position (ordered murder, now victim of conspiracy)

Campaign Role:

Central to civil war plot
Unaware of Avicia (creates dramatic irony)
Party must decide whether to support her
Represents current order vs rightful succession

Future Considerations:

How will she react to Avicia's reveal?
Will she step aside gracefully or fight?
Is her grandfather's death order connected to larger plot?
Can she and Avicia both survive civil war?

Player Engagement:

Party sworn to keep Avicia's secret from her
Creates tension and moral dilemma
Lady Odonia of Galantri already keeping one secret
Multiple layers of deception and truth