![[DenethPic.png]] # Deneth Starfeon _Elf Banshee | [[Conyberry]] | Former [[Enigma Keep]] Co-Founder_ ## Summary Once a brilliant elven mage who co-founded [[Enigma Keep]] with her lover [[Kael Vaincrest]], now exists as a banshee haunting the ruins of [[Conyberry]]. Transformed by the trauma of killing [[Kael Vaincrest|Kael]] in a magical duel to stop his descent into dark magic. Serves as the village's protective spirit rather than a malevolent force. Traded the [[Tome of Unlife]] to [[Nathaly Kormallis]] in exchange for a magical locket containing an image of herself and [[Kael Vaincrest|Kael]] from happier times. %% ## At a Glance Ethereal figure in shimmering white robes echoing her former mage's attire. Hair floats like tendrils of mist around sorrowful glowing green eyes. Often hums ancient elven melodies. Chose memory over power when she traded the [[Tome of Unlife]] for a locket—a sign of retained humanity. Her attachment to the mortal world stems from her love for [[Kael Vaincrest|Kael]] and memories of their shared dreams. Protective of [[Conyberry]], not malevolent despite her nature. ## Personality Introspective and melancholic. Speaks in poetic, reflective language. Wise but tormented by deep regret. Often too consumed by guilt to see hope or positive change. ## Quote _"The pursuit of knowledge must be tempered with wisdom; otherwise, it leads to ruin."_ ## Background **The Partnership:** [[Deneth Starfeon|Deneth]] and [[Kael Vaincrest]] built [[Enigma Keep]] in [[Neverwinter Wood]] as a haven for dangerous experiments too controversial for traditional academies. Partners in research and love—until [[Kael Vaincrest|Kael]]'s ambition transformed into obsession with immortality and unlimited power. **The Duel:** Their conflict reached its conclusion in [[Conyberry]]. [[Deneth Starfeon|Deneth]] confronted [[Kael Vaincrest|Kael]] about his increasingly dark experiments. Their magical duel ended with [[Deneth Starfeon|Deneth]] reluctantly killing her former partner. The act transformed her into a banshee, cursed to haunt [[Conyberry]] for eternity. **The Trade:** When [[Nefarion]] brought the stolen [[Tome of Unlife]] to the area, [[Deneth Starfeon|Deneth]] hoped its power might break her curse. She failed to unlock its secrets and later traded it to [[Nathaly Kormallis]] for the locket—choosing love's memory over power. ## Stats **Banshee** (MM 23), Chaotic Neutral. Wail affects only those who threaten [[Conyberry]] or desecrate [[Kael Vaincrest|Kael]]'s memory. Can cast Detect Magic and Identify at will. %%