![[Lia.png]] # Lia "Thia" Evanara _Archfey | The Autumn Queen | [[Autumn Court]], [[Feywild]]_ ## Summary Autumn Eladrin who rose from humble servant of the [[Spring Court]] to become the Autumn Queen. Originally served King [[Oberon]] as his emissary to the [[Elemental Plane of Air]] and Ambassador to the [[Shadow Court]] before being betrayed by the [[Pale Witch]] and trapped as a figurine for years. Freed by the party in [[Hedgegrove]], she became the group's moral compass during the War of the Fey. Discovered she was [[Oberon]]'s secret daughter and sister to [[Orchid]] and [[Verenestra]]. Killed the [[Dusk Queen]] with a single word — "Die" — triggering her ascension to Archfey status. Offered the Autumn Throne by [[Titania|Queen Titania]]. Cast Wish to create a Simulacrum of [[Mephistopheles]] during the Battle of [[Silverbrook]] — arguably the most audacious spell of the entire campaign. Now rules the [[Autumn Court]], transforming it from a realm of harvested fear into one of wisdom and necessary transitions. %% ## At a Glance An Autumn Eladrin whose appearance shifts with her emotions — small whirlwinds of autumn leaves materialize when she's deep in thought, and her eyes flash like lightning during moments of strong feeling. Carries herself with a melodious authority that surprises people who mistake her warmth for softness. The Staff of the Magi at her side is a reminder that the compassionate diplomat is also someone who robbed [[Baba Yaga]] mid-conversation and told a dead king exactly what she thought of his parenting. Lia sees potential friends in everyone she meets, which made her the perfect counterweight to the paranoia and scheming of [[Kali]], [[Jim]], and [[Xyrbwynn]]. But beneath the optimism lies a carefully hidden vengeful streak — she waited a long time to face the [[Dusk Queen]], and when the moment came, she didn't need more than one word. Now leads the [[Autumn Court]] with the same blend of compassion and steel. Instituted the Twilight Council to keep her leadership connected to her people. Secretly studies ancient resurrection magic, combining autumn's transformative nature with spring's renewal, hoping to one day restore [[Aster]] — [[Orchid]]'s lost love — from corruption. ## Personality Compassionate, eternally optimistic, diplomatically brilliant, and possessed of a courage that manifests not as recklessness but as an absolute refusal to abandon anyone. Served as the party's voice of reason, frequently exasperated by the chaos around her — particularly [[Jim]]'s betrayals and [[Kali]]'s self-destructive tendencies. Her diplomatic skills were forged in literal elemental storms and the metaphorical tempests of fey politics. Despite her warmth, she is the only character who successfully confronted [[Oberon]] and changed his perspective — delivering a tirade in Arvandor that may have altered the course of the campaign. Occasionally impetuous in ways that suggest she inherited more from her father than she'd like to admit. ## Quote _"Free thinking and curiosity are the pillars of progress — the autumn leaf doesn't fear falling because it seeks new perspectives."_ ## Background **Origins:** Born in a humble hamlet of the [[Autumn Court]] to simple fey. Her childhood revolved around harvest festivals and community. During adolescence, she wandered through a portal to the [[Elemental Plane of Air]], awakening latent storm-touched powers far exceeding typical autumn fey abilities. **Oberon's Emissary:** [[Oberon]] encountered her during a hunt and, impressed by her wisdom and elemental affinity, appointed her as his emissary to the [[Elemental Plane of Air]]. He was unaware she was his own daughter from a long-forgotten dalliance. Lia served the [[Spring Court]] faithfully for decades, befriending [[Orchid]] and adventuring with the [[Everflowers]]. **The Pale Witch's Trap:** Lia's career was cut short when the [[Pale Witch]] betrayed her and trapped her as a figurine for many years. The party freed her in [[Hedgegrove]] by casting Dispel Magic. **The Moral Compass:** After joining the party, Lia became the group's conscience — an exasperated voice of reason amid the chaotic antics of [[Kali]], [[Jim]], [[Xyrbwynn]], and the [[Eris Bloom|Ambassador]]. She secured the unconscious [[Titania|Queen Titania]] and [[Windvane]] when [[Mab]] cornered the party, enabling a critical escape. She used Telekinesis to snatch [[Mab]]'s captured soul from [[Baba Yaga]]'s hands during a tense standoff. She consistently chose the brave and right thing, even when it was neither easy nor safe. **The Secret Daughter:** [[Pale Night]] showed Lia visions implying she was [[Oberon]]'s daughter — later confirmed. Lia bonded with her half-sisters [[Orchid]] and [[Verenestra]] over drinks and the shared realization that they belonged to "the most fucked up family in the [[Feywild]]." **The Death of Oberon:** When the [[Dusk Queen]] and [[Pale Night]] killed [[Oberon]], Lia was devastated. Her grief was compounded when she went to recover his body at the Grandfather Tree, only for the undead King to open one eye, shout for revenge, and violently choke her. Later, she freed his soul by casting 9th-level Dispel Magic on the [[Dusk Queen]]'s mirror. Transported to Arvandor, Lia didn't weep or reconcile — she unleashed a furious tirade, castigating [[Oberon]] for his failures as a father, his betrayals, and his abandonment of the [[Feywild]]. This confrontation fundamentally shifted [[Oberon]]'s perspective. **The Dusk Queen:** Lia's revenge was patient and absolute. During the Battle of [[Silverbrook]], she delivered the killing blow to the [[Dusk Queen]] with a single word: "Die." This triggered her ascension to full Archfey status. She also used her new Archfey powers to cast Wish, creating a Simulacrum of [[Mephistopheles]] — turning the Archdevil's own power against the [[Rhyxali|Shadow Queen]] in what may be the most audacious spell in campaign history. **The Autumn Throne:** [[Titania|Queen Titania]] offered the stunned Lia the Autumn Throne. She accepted and has since reimagined the court's purpose — redirecting autumn fey from harvesting fear to cultivating wisdom and honoring necessary transitions. She instituted the Twilight Council, a governing body including representatives from all levels of autumn society. **The Oblivion War:** Lia was instrumental in forging the alliance between the [[Feywild]] and the Material Plane to combat [[Graz'zt]] and [[Tharizdun]]. During the final battle in [[Waterdeep]], she created a simulacrum of herself to multiply her effectiveness. The original [[Archfey]] — [[Titania]], [[Oberon]], [[Mab]], and [[Manitou]] — sacrificed themselves in that battle, leaving Lia as part of the new generation of Archfey who must build a better world from the ashes of the old. **Unfinished Business:** Lia remains haunted by [[Aster]]'s fate and secretly studies ancient resurrection magic, combining autumn transformation with spring renewal, hoping to one day restore [[Orchid]]'s lost love. ## Stats *See detailed stat block in separate document.* %%