![[ElenaTheMadPathfinder-v2.webp]] # Elena _Human Scholar | [[Baba Yaga]]'s Daughter | [[Waterdeep]]_ ## Summary One of [[Baba Yaga]]'s adopted daughters, once known as "Elena the Fair" before descending into madness. A brilliant scholar, she helped decipher [[Iggwilv's 7th Volume]] to create the spell that destroyed the [[Shard of Evil]], and worked with [[Phase]] on his airship. She married Ambassador [[Eris Bloom]] and now lives in [[Waterdeep]], far more stable than during her mad years. %% ## Now Living in [[Waterdeep]], much more stable, still occasionally pausing mid-conversation as if listening to voices others cannot hear. ## Appearance Her appearance shifts between the haunting beauty of her "Elena the Fair" days and moments of wild-eyed intensity. Her eyes hold a depth of knowledge that betrays her connection to ancient magics. ## Personality Brilliant and still somewhat unpredictable, but now kind and protective of those she cares for. Grateful for stability and connection. Speaks in rapid, excited bursts when magical theory comes up. ## Quote _"Madness taught me to see patterns that sanity would dismiss. Now that I'm healing, I can choose which patterns to follow."_ ## Connections **[[Baba Yaga]]** — adoptive mother; her disappearance began Elena's decline. **[[Eris Bloom]]** — husband; his love and support restored her sanity. **[[Natasha]]** — adoptive sister; Elena made a dream-simulacrum of her to fill the void. **[[Jayden Thrull]]** — manipulated her into becoming "Elena the Mad." **[[Phase]]** — worked with him on building his airship. ## Background **The Fair and the Mad:** Her mind deteriorated when [[Natasha]] escaped the Dancing Hut and [[Baba Yaga]] vanished, leaving her alone. Under [[Jayden Thrull]]'s influence she became "Elena the Mad" and made a dream-simulacrum of [[Natasha]]. **The Healing:** After being killed by [[Graz'zt]] and resurrected, she found purpose deciphering [[Iggwilv's 7th Volume]]. She married [[Eris Bloom]] on the eve of what many believed would be the end of the world — [[Baba Yaga]] herself attended the ceremony. ## Secret She knows how to control functions of the Dancing Hut that even [[Baba Yaga]] may have forgotten. ## Stats **Base:** Archmage (MM p.342), modified. - Dream Magic specialization; Hut Affinity. - Ancient Knowledge — advantage on Arcana checks about forbidden magic. %%