Seraphine

Faction: Ally | Status: Active, recruited to Stormhold Keep (Session 31) Tags: #npc/ally #npc/druid

Description

Wandering druid healer who arrived at Sylobelle after the mercenary attack to provide aid. Lives on the outskirts in a simple hut filled with apothecary supplies. Falsely accused of Jon Doe's murder by Erland Greystone due to being a newcomer, but cleared by Riders of the Storm investigation. Blonde-haired human woman with kind demeanour. Possesses shapeshifting amulet (raven design) allowing transformation into raven or small bear.

Recruited Session 31: After being cleared of suspicion, Elik'r Stormswallow invited her to join party as dedicated healer. Initially declined (village needs her), but persuaded (roll 13) to join Stormhold Keep outfit. Set up with apothecary space at Keep, continues healing surrounding villages through health potion shipments.

Key Details

Class: Druid/healer
Role: Wandering healer → Stormhold Keep healer/apothecary (Session 31)
Current Location: Stormhold Keep (recruited Session 31)
Former Location: Outskirts of Sylobelle
Home: Simple hut with apothecary supplies → Apothecary space at Stormhold Keep
Appearance: Blonde hair, human
Original reason for arrival: Heard of mercenary attack, came to help heal villagers
Origin: Town further east
Alibi: Night of Jon Doe murder - asleep (no witness); night of Sofia's attack - gathering herbs (supported by fresh herbs)

Abilities & Equipment

Shapeshifting amulet (raven design around neck)
Can transform into: Raven, small bear
Healing knowledge: Creates health potions, herbal remedies
Apothecary skills: Extensive herb knowledge
Stores replenished regularly through gathering

Critical Information Provided (Session 31)

Wolf Problem:

When she first arrived, Sylobelle had wolf infestation
Quest posted to deal with wolves at Stonereach Cavern
Alpha wolf reported as "ferociously big"
Problem resolved by "unknown forces" (before party involvement)
Shortly after: Large earthquake in area
Wolves no longer problem after earthquake

This information led party to:

Connect ground shaking during murders to earthquake phenomenon
Investigate Stonereach Cavern
Discover earth shrine and bone wolf ritual
Identify Earthbound Dire Wolf as true culprit

Recruitment to Stormhold Keep (Session 31)

Elik'r Stormswallow's Invitation:

After clearing her name, invited to join party as dedicated healer
Initial response: "I'm sorry, but the town needs me far more"
Persuasion check: 13 (successful)
Agreed to join Stormhold Keep outfit (not active adventuring party)

New Role at Stormhold Keep:

Set up with dedicated apothecary space
Continues healing surrounding villages
Provides health potion shipments to villages in need
Serves 732 troops and surrounding territories
Far more people to help at Keep than in Sylobelle alone
Maintains healing services for Sylobelle from Keep base

False Accusation

Erland Greystone's Suspicion:

Accused because: New to village, "different", arrived before murders began
Reasoning: Can manipulate elements, suspicious timing
Classic prejudice: "Blame the outsider/witch"

Party Investigation Result:

No evidence of wrongdoing
Home contained only healing supplies (no dark magic paraphernalia)
Alibis weak but plausible
Shapeshifting ability (raven/bear) doesn't match tail evidence
Genuinely helpful and kind personality
Cleared of all suspicion

Inventory/Trade

Health potions available for purchase
Herbal remedies
Various healing supplies
Had frog in jar (sold to Elvva Beltavar)

Relationships

Recruited by: Elik'r Stormswallow (Session 31, persuasion 13)
Serves: Riders of the Storm at Stormhold Keep
Base: Stormhold Keep (apothecary)
Cleared by: Riders of the Storm
Falsely accused by: Erland Greystone
Villages served: Sylobelle and surrounding territories
Provided critical information leading to case resolution

Appearances

Session 31 - 18 October 2025 - Falsely accused of Jon Doe murder by Erland Greystone. Party investigated her hut, found only healing supplies and evidence of legitimate druid work. Demonstrated shapeshifting ability (raven transformation via amulet). Provided crucial information about wolf problem and earthquake that led party to Stonereach Cavern. Sold pet frog to Elvva Beltavar. Name cleared by party investigation. Recruited by Elik'r Stormswallow (persuasion 13) to join Stormhold Keep as healer/apothecary. Initially declined citing village needs, but persuaded when party offered apothecary space and ability to serve more people (732 troops + surrounding villages) through health potion shipments.

Character Traits

Compassionate healer
Willing to help those in need
Wandering lifestyle (no permanent home/family)
Professional herbalist
Victim of prejudice (newcomer suspicion)

Quests - Completed#Investigate Sylobelle Murders - Falsely accused, cleared by investigation, provided key information