![[eris_bloom.png]] # Eris Bloom _Fey Ambassador | [[Summer Court]] / [[Winter Court]] | [[Feywild]]_ ## Summary Fey diplomat and one of the [[Heroes of Waterdeep]]. Originally banished from the [[Summer Court]] by [[Titania|Queen Titania]] for unsanctioned dealings with [[Jarlaxle Baenre]] and [[Bregan D'aerthe]], then assigned as the party's guide to the [[Feywild]]. Survived being disintegrated by [[Xyrbwynn]], dodged a forced betrothal to Princess [[Chandrelle]], and ultimately married [[Elena]] the Mad/Fair — [[Baba Yaga]]'s adopted daughter and the architect of the spell that destroyed the [[Shard of Evil]]. Promoted from Ambassador to the [[Shadow Court]] to Ambassador to the [[Winter Court]]. Represented the [[Feywild]] in the grand alliance with the Material Plane during the [[Oblivion War]]. Despite a reputation for cowardice and self-serving diplomacy, proved his courage during the Battle of [[Swan Hill]] and the defense of [[Waterdeep]]. %% ## At a Glance Well-dressed, sophisticated, and carrying himself with an air of unearned superiority that somehow never entirely extinguishes his charm. Quick to take the lead in any negotiation and actively tries to prevent his more volatile companions from causing diplomatic incidents — a task roughly equivalent to herding fireballs. Has mellowed since marrying [[Elena]], though "mellowed" for Eris Bloom still means he assumes everyone in the room recognizes his immense worth. [[Pellowea]] coached him on how not to be an asshole before his return to [[Waterdeep]]; results were mixed but measurable. Now thrilled with his promotion to Ambassador to the [[Winter Court]], which involves many important meetings and keeps him far from Princess [[Chandrelle]]. ## Personality Operates on a compelling blend of intense self-preservation, diplomatic arrogance, and staggering lack of self-awareness. Frequently assumes others recognize his importance, which has led to disastrous misunderstandings — including interpreting [[Xyrbwynn]]'s drunken hostility as romantic interest, an error that got him disintegrated. Despite genuine cowardice and self-centered maneuvering, possesses a core of real loyalty that surfaced when it mattered most: at [[Elena]]'s urging, he stood his ground during the retreat from [[Swan Hill]] and fought in the final apocalyptic battles. His love for [[Elena]] is the one thing he's never been calculating about. ## Quote _"I strongly encourage everyone to let me do the talking."_ ## Background **The Jarlaxle Connection:** Banished from the [[Summer Court]] by [[Titania|Queen Titania]] for unsanctioned dealings with [[Jarlaxle Baenre]] and [[Bregan D'aerthe]]. Appointed Ambassador to the [[Shadow Court]] — a post he considered a death sentence — before being reassigned to guide the party through the [[Feywild]]. **The Disintegration:** At the Emerald Toad inn, a heavily intoxicated [[Xyrbwynn]] disintegrated Eris after he escorted her to her room. He was resurrected by Princess [[Danelian Dandelion]], who extracted a devastating price: 6,000 years of servitude and a forced betrothal to Princess [[Chandrelle]], his clingy ex who had previously ruined his chances of finishing cleric school. **Elena the Mad:** Desperate to escape [[Chandrelle]], Eris pursued [[Elena]] the Mad, [[Baba Yaga]]'s adopted daughter. Their courtship was spectacularly unhinged: [[Elena]] rescued Eris from a tree prison, then the couple infiltrated a manor and assassinated Eris's political rival, [[Loric Oakbound]]. When [[Chandrelle]] caught them at the scene, Eris ordered [[Elena]] to kill her — which instead caused [[Natasha]] the Dark to possess [[Chandrelle]] and cancel the marriage. A drunk Eris then wandered into the palace and confessed to murder. **Elena's Death and Resurrection:** When [[Elena]] sent Eris urgent messages that she was under attack inside [[Baba Yaga's Dancing Hut]], Eris delayed responding. The party arrived to find [[Elena]] beheaded by [[Graz'zt]]. The Demon Prince plane-shifted away, and the weight of Eris's hesitation crushed him. [[Elena]] was later resurrected — and eventually became "[[Elena]] the Fair" as her madness receded. **The Proposal:** At [[Aralu]], after watching a simulacrum of [[Elena]] destroyed while testing the spell to break the [[Shard of Evil]], Eris tried to reassure her. This somehow led to a marriage proposal with a DIY ring. [[Elena]] accepted. **The Promotion:** Petitioning [[Titania|Queen Titania]] to be sent to [[Waterdeep]] to find [[Elena]], Eris instead received a promotion to Ambassador to the [[Winter Court]]. He was so thrilled he mostly forgot about [[Elena]] for a bit. **The Alliance:** Selected to represent the [[Feywild]] in the grand alliance with the Material Plane. Returned to [[Waterdeep]] with [[Pellowea]], [[Xyrbwynn]], [[Elena]], and others. Did his best not to complain about the dust and lack of manners. [[Pellowea]] coached him on diplomacy. **The Wedding:** On the last night before the final battle of the [[Oblivion War]], Eris and [[Elena]] married with [[Baba Yaga]] herself in attendance. It was, by all accounts, adorable. **Swan Hill:** During the disastrous Battle of [[Swan Hill]], when the [[Shadow Court]], [[Nightwalker]]s, and [[Mephistopheles]] forced a retreat to [[Silverbrook]], Eris — at [[Elena]]'s urging — stood his ground and didn't prove to be a total coward. For Eris Bloom, this constituted a genuine breakthrough. %%