![[Cassandra Thann.png]] # Cassandra Thann _Human Cleric | [[Church of Tyr]] | [[Fort Ten-Torch]]_ ## Summary [[Aribeth de Tylmarande]]'s closest friend at [[Fort Ten-Torch]]—and the woman who watched [[Vareth Justicar]] execute her. Revealed the truth to [[Lynne]] in Session 80: that Aribeth survived [[Isarr Kronenstrom]]'s forces, was transformed by the [[Sewn Sisters]], returned undead but still herself, and was destroyed by her own Order. Cassandra helped construct the cover story afterward. She is [[Lynne]]'s most direct connection to her mother's final days. %% ## At a Glance Early thirties, auburn hair kept practically short, freckles she never outgrew. [[Tyr]]'s balanced scales hang at her throat—she touches them when she's anxious. Warm smile that reaches her eyes, steady hands, the kind of presence that makes wounded soldiers relax. Keeps a battered copy of "The Masked Lord's Passion" hidden in her footlocker. She found Aribeth when the paladin returned as a Soulmonger. Held her hand while [[Vareth Justicar]] passed judgment. Helped construct the lie afterward. Tells herself the [[Order of the Gauntlet]] deserves a hero, not a monster. Some nights she almost believes it. ## Personality Genuinely kind, occasionally stern, deflects vulnerability with dry humor. Blunt when comfortable, formal when guarded. Hates politics—part of why she fled [[Waterdeep]]. Privately romantic in ways she'd never admit. Uncomfortable with her own doubts and covers them with busyness and service. ## Quote _"Tyr teaches that justice requires sacrifice. I have to believe that. Otherwise, what's the point of any of this?"_ ## Background **The Thann Expectations:** Eldest daughter of [[House Thann]], expected to marry well and manage estates. Rejected it all at nineteen to join the [[Church of Tyr]]. Her family considers her wasted potential. She considers herself free. **The Frontier:** Requested assignment to [[Fort Ten-Torch]] specifically because it was hard. Wanted to prove her faith meant something beyond comfortable temples. Found purpose in the brutal north—and found [[Aribeth de Tylmarande]], who became mentor, friend, and the mother figure she'd never had. **The Execution:** When Aribeth returned transformed, Cassandra was the one who recognized her first. She pleaded with [[Vareth Justicar]] for time, for alternatives. He was immovable. She held Aribeth's hand at the end. Now she tells everyone the Silverhand died a hero's death fighting giants. The lie tastes like ash every time. ## Stats Priest (MM 348), CR 2 - AC: 13 (chain shirt) - HP: 27 (5d8 + 5) - Spellcasting: 5th-level, spell save DC 13, +5 to hit - Cantrips: light, sacred flame, thaumaturgy - 1st level (4 slots): cure wounds, guiding bolt, sanctuary - 2nd level (3 slots): lesser restoration, spiritual weapon - 3rd level (2 slots): dispel magic, spirit guardians %%