Elvva Beltavar

Player: Shannon | Status: ALIVE (was DECEASED) - resurrected Session 23 Race: Drow Elf | Class: Sorcerer 5/Warlock 1 | Level: 6 Tags: #pc #party-member #resurrected #dps #bane-watcher #multiclass #patron-unknown #traumatized #mystery-background #marked-for-death #tournament-competitor

Stats

HP: Unknown | AC: Unknown | Speed: 30ft

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Physical Description

217 years old drow elf, 5'6" tall. Grey skin with white plaited hair and violet eyes. Dark elf features with unearthly grace.

Background

Main DPS of the party. Killed Session 22 by assassins in Belendar town square ambush (stabbed multiple times, failed all death saves). Resurrected Session 23 via necromantic ritual led by Patriarch Siegfried Wildner.

Physical Location (Session 29): Pulled into shared dream vision from Belendar via mirror portal. Physical body remains in Belendar, consciousness trapped in Dream Temple with party.

Resurrection Consequence: Must take Warlock Level 2 at next advancement (taken Session 26).

Post-Resurrection Conditions:

Green Glow Manifestation: Sessions 24-25 showed mysterious green glow appearing on her offensive spells (Scorching Ray, Hex) - similar to Bane influence but effects unclear
PTSD Triggers: Village-burning trauma can cause complete mental shutdown when combined with Bane influence - became temporarily petrified Session 25 after casting enhanced Scorching Ray with accompanying traumatic vision and harsh indiscernible voice (recovered with natural 20 wisdom save)
Bane Corruption ADVANCED (Session 26): Green sprite manifestation during Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian's Bane test. Sprite appeared as tiny fairy/Tinkerbell zooming around head before dissipating. Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian warned: "You're further along than I thought."

217 years old with extensive traumatic history (see Traumatic History section) and appears physically unchanged - suffers from watching all friends age and die while she remains young.

Boxing champion at Crossroads Inn. Forgave Elik'r Stormswallow for unclear incident. Multi-classed sorcerer/warlock - warlock patron unknown but may be connected to resurrection.

Equipment

Weapons

Unknown (spellcaster)

Armour

Unknown (basic jousting armour from Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian's blacksmith)

Magic Items

Dragon's Tear gem (Session 30) - Unique gem created when dragon shed tear after Elvva demonstrated genuine forgiveness to Elik'r. Only item from Dream Temple that remained upon waking (all other gems disappeared). Appears alive inside with moving/shifting light. Properties unknown. Formed from dragon's emotional response to authentic forgiveness - possibly connected to themes of redemption, emotional healing, or supernatural judgement of sincerity.
Wyvern's diary (contains death certificates including Ser Pas Rata)
Ser Balthazar Thornwood's personal diary (contains his darkest secrets)
Death certificates: Four blank ones for current party members, one dated for Ser Pas Rata (died ~1 month ago)
Ornate golden sash (Session 26 - symbolic item from Princess, marks military honour)
Founder's Wand (Session 27 - reward from Fizwidget Spindleflash) - Simple wand, magical properties unknown (requires Identify), name suggests significance

Other Gear

Standard adventuring equipment
Frog (Session 31) - Pet purchased from Seraphine

Property

Stormhold Keep - Co-ownership with party (Session 26 - official deed ratified)

Key Relationships

Party Members

Leader: Ser Tessell Highfrost (Ser Tessell, General of the Left)
Complex relationship: Elik'r Stormswallow (Session 30 - forgave him for failing to save her during Session 22 Belendar ambush, genuine demonstration moved past blame, relationship healing)
Fellow party members: Lady Odonia of Galantri (Lady of Sylobelle, General of the North), ToooAh (Chariot General)

NPCs

Boxing title: Champion at Crossroads Inn, managed by Marmaduke Porridgepot
Father: Deceased (killed in raid, possibly by Thalas)
Warlock patron: Unknown entity
Bane Corruption Monitor: Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian (warned about advanced progression)

Boxing

Champion at Crossroads Inn
Bareknuckle boxing ring managed by Marmaduke Porridgepot

Character Development

Major Moments

Session 18 - 2 November 2024 - Survived Bane Watcher initiation. Vision revealed father's death and Black Knight involvement.
Won boxing championship at Crossroads Inn
Session 22: KILLED in Belendar town square ambush - stabbed multiple times while unconscious, failed all three death saves, last words "I can take it"
Session 23: RESURRECTED via necromantic ritual - party entered ethereal plane, witnessed her entire traumatic history, successfully brought her back
Session 23: Forced to take Warlock Level 2 (game balance)
Session 25 - 14 June 2025: Temporarily petrified mid-combat after green glow appeared on Aganazzar's Scorcher (31 fire damage). Triggered traumatic village-burning flashback with harsh indiscernible voice. Recovered with natural 20 wisdom save before reaching throne room.
Session 26 - 16 July 2025: BANE CORRUPTION SIGNIFICANTLY ADVANCED. Green sprite manifested during Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian's test (drink burned like whiskey). Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian warned: "You're further along than I thought." Urged to visit Bane Watcher Citadel immediately for training. Lost all non-magical clothing when magical cake made skin catch fire (no damage). Awarded medal: "Funniest drunk in city" after feast.
Session 27 - 26 July 2025: Received Founder's Wand from Fizwidget Spindleflash after completing carnival challenges. Won 1000 gold gambling during magical alternate reality (status unclear after reality reset). Lost all clothing and prepared spells temporarily during Fizwidget's challenges (reversed at reality reset).
Session 29 - 20 September 2025: Pulled into shared dream vision from Belendar via mirror portal when ToooAh reached through showing Elvva Beltavar sleeping. Physical body remains in Belendar while consciousness joins party in Dream Temple. PTSD distraction significantly affected combat readiness throughout maze exploration (multiple initiative rolls of 3), found at rear of party formation during Khorrak encounter.
Session 30 - 28 September 2025: In Dream Temple central chamber, solved dragon's riddle requiring demonstration of forgiveness. Told Elik'r: "I forgive you for killing me that one time. It's not your fault anymore. I no longer blame you for my death" - referring to Session 22 Belendar ambush when he failed to save her. Dragon judged forgiveness authentic, eye glowed blue, shed single tear forming Dragon's Tear gem (only item from dream that remained upon waking). Major character growth demonstrating ability to let go of blame and move forward. PTSD distraction continued affecting combat performance throughout Khorrak battle. LEVELLED TO 6 at session end.
Session 31 - 18 October 2025: Purchased frog from Seraphine. Spotted huge wolf with humanoid rider watching battle from distant ridge (disappeared when noticed).
Session 34 - 25 January 2026: Bane corruption pattern confirmed during Moth Queen Cavern battle. Held Fireball through two moth bites (passed Constitution saves 19 and 25), spell erupted bright green. Later cast Agonising Scorcher dealing 32 damage to Moth Queen but failed third Wisdom save (rolled 5) - green flames reflected full damage back, knocked unconscious at moment of victory. Pattern established: escalating reflection risk with repeated spellcasting failures.

Character Arc

Main damage dealer for party. 217 years old with extensive life experience. Carries weight of father's murder witnessed in childhood. Boxing champion showing physical prowess beyond magic. Warlock/sorcerer multiclass suggests complex magical background. Bane corruption advancing rapidly - urgent need for Citadel training before corruption takes over completely.

Skills & Abilities

Sorcerer 5 abilities (primary class)
Warlock 2 abilities (patron unknown)
Main DPS role
Boxing champion (physical combat skills)
Dragon's Tear gem (unknown powers)

Combat Performance Issues

PTSD Manifestations in Combat (Session 29):

Trauma affecting initiative and tactical awareness beyond specific triggers
Rolled 3 on initiative multiple times during maze chase sequence
Described as "daydreaming" and distracted during critical moments
Positioned at rear of party formation (most vulnerable) due to distraction
General combat readiness compromised - distinct from village-burning trigger PTSD
200+ years of accumulated trauma manifesting as chronic performance degradation

Session 30 Manifestations:

PTSD distraction continued throughout Khorrak combat encounter
Chronic performance degradation affecting combat readiness
Positioned at rear during boss battle
Successfully demonstrated emotional growth through authentic forgiveness to Elik'r despite ongoing trauma

Traumatic History (Revealed Session 23)

Early Life & Father's Death

Father trained her in combat and magic in underside of drow city
Father killed protecting her during raid (spear through face)
Black Knight with hammer walked away in background (possibly Thalas)
Left orphaned and traumatized

Captivity & Torture

Captured after father's death
Held in dungeon, hung by shackles
Beaten and bruised repeatedly
Placed on torture rack and stretched
Guards exchanged coins - assault implied
Placed in public stocks, pelted by crowd
Women slapped her repeatedly while restrained
Extended period of suffering

The Village Incident

Eventually escaped/released
Settled in peaceful village
Attacked by assailants (unknown enemies)
Lost control of fire magic while defending herself
Accidentally destroyed entire village
All inhabitants killed in flames (men, women, children)
Overwhelming guilt and anguish
Fled in horror at what she'd done

The Curse of Immortality

Made friend with girl wearing unique necklace
Remained physically unchanged while friend aged
Watched friend grow old and die over decades
Repeated this cycle with 3-4 more friends minimum
Always the same: befriend, watch age, attend deathbed, grieve
200+ years of outliving everyone she cares about
Cannot form lasting relationships without eventual loss
Each death reopens original traumas

Psychological Impact

Deep trauma from father's murder (witnessed as child)
PTSD from torture and assault
Guilt over accidental genocide (village destruction)
Repeated grief from outliving all loved ones
Difficulty trusting or connecting with others
Carries 200+ years of accumulated pain
Main DPS possibly driven by need to protect others
Boxing may be outlet for rage/pain

Ongoing Manifestations (Post-Resurrection):

Green glow appears on offensive spells (Sessions 24-25) - Bane corruption from resurrection
Trauma triggers can cause temporary petrification when combined with supernatural influence (Session 25)
Harsh voices speak to her during traumatic episodes (indiscernible, threatening)
Village-burning guilt remains active psychological wound
Green sprite manifestation (Session 26) - visible sign of advanced Bane corruption
Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian's warning: "Further along than I thought" - corruption progressing faster than expected

Note: This history was witnessed by entire party during Session 23 ethereal plane journey. Party now understands her pain but she may not know they witnessed it.

Tournament Performance

Session 19 - Tournament of Wits and Wisdom:

Did not participate - Recovering from injuries
Player (Shannon) absent for session

Bane Watcher Status

Initiation: Session 18 - 2 November 2024

Constitution Save: 20 (survived easily)
Unconscious Duration: ~6 hours
Bane Sense: Can sense The Bane's presence (currently unfocused)
Shared Vision: Saw father's death - Black Knight with hammer (Thalas?) walked away after killing him during raid in underside of city

Corruption Progression (Critical):

Session 23: Resurrected via Bane-influenced ritual, green glow began appearing
Session 24: Green glow on Hex kill (ethereal hand strangled enemy)
Session 25: Green glow on Scorching Ray, temporary petrification triggered
Session 26: GREEN SPRITE MANIFESTATION - visible external sign of corruption
Co'narr 'Banewatcher' Hyborian's Assessment: "You're further along than I thought"
Session 34: CORRUPTION PATTERN CONFIRMED - Wisdom saving throws during spellcasting determine reflection risk. First two failures resisted, third failure (rolled 5) caused full spell damage reflection (32 points from Agonising Scorcher). Pattern indicates escalating danger with repeated high-level spellcasting.
Warning: Bane corruption can overflow and take over host, can shorten lifespan
URGENT: Must visit Bane Watcher Citadel for training before corruption becomes irreversible

Notes

217 years old (experienced, mature perspective)
Main DPS of party (primary damage dealer)
Boxing champion (unexpected skill)
Father murdered by possible Thalas (Black Knight)
Warlock patron unknown (mystery)
Dragon's Tear gem (unknown powers, looks alive)
Complex relationship with Elik'r Stormswallow
Possesses Ser Balthazar Thornwood's secrets and death certificates
CRITICAL: Bane corruption advanced - sprite manifestation indicates serious progression
URGENT QUEST: Visit Bane Watcher Citadel immediately for training/treatment
Session 29: Physical body in Belendar, consciousness in Dream Temple (shared vision)
Session 29: PTSD affecting combat performance - distraction and low initiative rolls throughout maze sequence

Quests - Active#Visit Bane Watcher Citadel - URGENT (Stage 3 corruption, sprite manifestation)
Quests - Mysteries#Balthazar's Death Certificates - Party members listed with blank dates
Quests - Mysteries#Elvva's Father's Death - Black Knight involvement unclear
Quests - Active#The Bane - Advanced corruption progressing rapidly