![[Garaele_Summersong.png]]
# Sister Garaele Summersong
*Elf Cleric/Trickery Domain (Level 11) | Sarah Mason*
## Quick Stats
**AC:** 18 | **HP:** 104 | **Speed:** 30 ft
**Initiative:** +2 | **Passive Perception:** 19 | **Spell Save DC:** 17
## Character Summary
The gentle heart of the party, Sister Garaele Summersong embodies [[Tymora]]'s grace through quiet compassion and unwavering loyalty to those she loves. A reserved and bookish elf cleric from [[Baldur's Gate]], she serves as both mediator and caregiver for her adventuring companions, always ready to heal their wounds—both physical and emotional. Despite her self-doubt and natural timidity, she possesses a fierce protective instinct that emerges when innocent lives are threatened, revealing surprising depths of power and determination. Haunted by the murder of her mentor [[Darius Duskdancer]] and her traumatic encounter with the corrupted [[Beregond]], she struggles with unprocessed grief while serving as [[Tymora]]'s Chosen in the divine contest against [[Beshaba]]. Her coin-shaped necklace—a constant companion during difficult decisions—reflects her deep faith in fortune's wisdom, even as she battles lingering doubts about her worthiness to carry such sacred responsibility.
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## Goals and Ambitions
- Prove herself worthy of [[Darius Duskdancer]]'s faith and [[Tymora]]'s chosen status
- Find justice for [[Darius Duskdancer]]'s murder and bring the [[Red Wizards]] to account
- Help [[Petra]] and [[Nathaly Kormallis]] find peace from their soulmonger curse
- Overcome her self-doubt and learn to trust in her own abilities
- Serve [[Tymora]] faithfully in the divine contest against [[Beshaba]]
## Family, Friends, and Foes
### Family
- [[Leoro Summersong]] - Father (deceased), ran apothecary in [[Baldur's Gate]]
- [[Wynfinna Summersong]] - Mother, semi-retired apothecary owner in [[Baldur's Gate]]
### Allies
- [[Darius Duskdancer]] - Beloved mentor and Harper recruiter (murdered by [[Red Wizards]])
- [[Petra]] - Closest friend, someone she feels compelled to protect and help
- [[Reese]] - Second closest friend, admires his justice and kind heart
- [[Harpers]] - Faction Agent, recruited by [[Darius Duskdancer|Darius]]
- [[Shrine of Luck/Order of Tymora]] - Religious organization
### Enemies & Threats
- [[Beregond]] - Former ally corrupted by [[Beshaba]], now her divine opposite
- [[Asha]] - [[Beregond]]'s dead twin sister, supernatural agent of [[Beshaba]]
- [[Red Wizards]] - Orchestrated [[Darius Duskdancer|Darius]]'s murder
- [[Beshaba]] - Goddess of Misfortune, divine rival to [[Tymora]]
- [[Valindra Shadowmantle]] - Lich connected to the Soulmonger conspiracy
## Quirks and Whims
- Fiddles with her coin-shaped necklace when faced with difficult decisions
- Gets visibly uncomfortable when forced to lie, especially to authority figures
- Collects coins, clovers, and other luck symbols as unconscious habit
- Shows fierce protective instincts despite normally gentle demeanor
- Often acts as party mediator, trying to balance competing personalities
- Tends to put others' wellbeing before her own, sometimes to her detriment
## Magic Items
- **Ring of Protection** - Enhanced magical defenses
- **Wand of the War Mage +3** - Powerful spellcasting focus
- **Periapt of Wound Closure** - Automatic healing stabilization
- **Boots of Elvenkind** - Silent movement
## Adventure Ideas and Scenarios
- [[Divine Competition - Tymora and Beshaba]] - The contest between [[Tymora]] and [[Beshaba]]
- [[Zaltimar and the Siege of Yartar]] - Defending the faithful and innocent
## DM Notes
### Secrets & Hidden Information
- Chosen of [[Tymora]] in divine contest against [[Beshaba]]
- [[Beregond]] was transformed into [[Beshaba]]'s champion after attacking her at [[Helm's Hold]]
- [[Asha]] is [[Beregond]]'s dead twin sister, transformed into a malevolent spirit
- Has not fully processed grief over [[Darius Duskdancer]]'s death or trauma from [[Beregond]]'s attack
- Her wound from [[Beregond]]'s dagger flares painfully when near [[Beshaba]]'s influence
- Deeply troubled by the soulmonger curse affecting [[Petra]] and [[Nathaly Kormallis|Nathaly]]
### Roleplaying Notes
- **Voice/Mannerisms:** Soft-spoken, thoughtful; fidgets with coin necklace
- **Motivations:** Protecting loved ones, proving worthiness, serving justice
- **Triggers:** Threats to friends, injustice, being forced to lie
- **Internal Conflict:** Self-doubt vs. divine calling, grief vs. duty
- **Quote:** *"Being a hero doesn't have to mean grand adventures—a lot of it is simply repeated acts of kindness, like sharing your light with someone who can't see in the dark."*
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