![[EvendorStarbanePathfinder-v2.webp]] # Evendor Starbane _Sun Elf Bladesinger | [[Cult of the Dragon]] | [[Well of Dragons]]_ ## Summary A master bladesinger and former councilor to Queen [[Amlaruil Moonflower]], exiled from [[Evermeet]] after a failed coup. He now leads the [[Cult of the Dragon]], dedicated to resurrecting the ancient [[Dominion]] of dragons as dracoliches to rule [[Faerûn]]. He resurrected [[Hoondarrh]] as the dracolich [[Vulkazar]]. %% ## Now Directs the Cult's [[High Forest]] campaign beside [[Vulkazar]]; his live play is [[Azurigon]]'s occupation of the [[Grandfather Tree]] for its [[Dracorage Mythal]] lore. Does not know [[Ophelia]] remembers dying by his hand. ## Appearance Tall, imposing sun elf with long platinum hair and cold, calculating eyes that occasionally flash with an unnatural red glow. His elegant elven armor bears subtle draconic motifs, and ancient runes pulse along his forearms when he casts magic. ## Personality Brilliant and calculating, fanatically devoted to the [[Dominion]]'s return, and coldly indifferent to the suffering of "lesser races." Speaks with aristocratic precision and maintains perfect composure even when delivering cruel judgments. He prefers observation and preparation over direct confrontation, and views the heroes as obstacles to an ancient destiny rather than personal enemies. ## Quote _"The elves failed to rule this world not through lack of power, but lack of will. The Dominion understood what my kind never could—true dominion requires unflinching ruthlessness."_ ## Connections **[[Amlaruil Moonflower]]** — Queen he served on the war council, then attempted to overthrow. **[[Ophelia]]** — realized through nightmare visions that Elthorin Starweaver's soul inhabits him. **[[Malakar Darkblade]]** — agent used to corrupt the [[Dragon's Bane]] company. **[[Valthrax Leerstrom]]** — agent used to corrupt the [[Dragon's Bane]] company. **[[Kaela Voortham]]** — his servant in [[Shilrua]]. ## Background **The Prodigy:** Born to nobility in [[Evermeet]], he distinguished himself as a prodigious bladesinger and earned a seat on Queen [[Amlaruil Moonflower]]'s war council. He secretly joined the elven supremacist [[Eldreth Veluuthra]]. **The Awakening:** While researching ancient dragon conflicts, he began experiencing vivid dreams — memories of his past life as Elthorin Starweaver, revealing his ancient betrayal of [[Elvina Starbringer]] and the elven forces at the [[Icewarden Citadel]]. **The Exile:** His attempted coup against Queen [[Amlaruil Moonflower]] failed, resulting in exile. Years of wandering convinced him elves lacked the ruthlessness for lasting dominion, while dragons possessed the superiority to rule. **The Cult:** He conquered the fractured [[Cult of the Dragon]] from within and allied with [[Acererak]]'s [[Tombkeepers]]. He corrupted the [[Dragon's Bane]] mercenary company through [[Malakar Darkblade]] and [[Valthrax Leerstrom]], then used it to hunt [[Hoondarrh]], resurrecting him as [[Vulkazar]]. **The Library:** He maintains a private library of ancient elven texts on the [[Dracorage Mythal]] and the [[King-Killer Star]]. ## Secret His past life as Elthorin Starweaver — [[Elvina Starbringer]]'s lieutenant who betrayed the elven forces by revealing the [[Icewarden Citadel]]'s location to [[Vulkazar]]'s forces — drives his present ambitions. His past-life connection grows stronger under stress. ## Stats **CR 16.** AC 19 (22 w/ Bladesong). HP 190. Speed 30 ft (40 ft w/ Bladesong). - **18th-level Bladesinger.** Dex +8, Int +10, Wis +7. - **Legendary Resistance (3/Day).** - **Bladesong (3/Day):** +4 AC, +10 speed, advantage on Acrobatics, +4 Con saves for concentration. - **Song of Defense:** Expend a spell slot to reduce damage by 5× slot level. %%