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
Related Quests
- 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)
Related NPCs
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