![[EvendorStarbane.png]] # Evendor Starbane _Sun Elf Bladesinger | [[Cult of the Dragon]] | [[Well of Dragons]]_ ## Summary Master bladesinger and former councilor to Queen [[Amlaruil Moonflower]] who was exiled from [[Evermeet]] after a failed coup. Now leads the [[Cult of the Dragon]], dedicated to resurrecting the ancient [[Dominion]] of dragons as dracoliches to rule [[Faerûn]]. 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. Successfully resurrected [[Hoondarrh]] as the dracolich [[Vulkazar]] using rituals from the [[Tombkeepers]]. Now pursues his ultimate goal: corrupting the [[Dracorage Mythal]]—[[Elvina Starbringer]]'s greatest achievement—by binding [[Vulkazar]]'s phylactery to its [[Capstone]]. [[Ophelia]] realized through nightmare visions that Elthorin Starweaver's soul now inhabits him. %% ## At a Glance Tall, imposing sun elf with long platinum hair and cold, calculating eyes that occasionally flash with unnatural red glow. Elegant elven armor bears subtle draconic motifs, with ancient runes pulsing along his forearms when casting magic. Speaks with aristocratic precision and cold detachment. Maintains perfect composure even when delivering cruel judgments. Occasionally references ancient history with unsettling firsthand clarity—his past-life connection to Elthorin Starweaver grows stronger under stress. Prefers observation and preparation over direct confrontation. Extensive use of scrying and divination. Maintains a private library of ancient elven texts about the [[Dracorage Mythal]] and [[King-Killer Star]]. Views current heroes as obstacles to ancient destiny rather than personal enemies. ## Personality Brilliant and calculating. Fanatically devoted to the [[Dominion]]'s return. Coldly indifferent to the suffering of "lesser races." ## 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."_ ## Background **The Prodigy:** Born to nobility in [[Evermeet]], distinguished himself as a prodigious bladesinger earning a position on Queen [[Amlaruil Moonflower]]'s war council. Secretly joined the elven supremacist [[Eldreth Veluuthra]], believing in restoring elven dominance across [[Faerûn]]. **The Awakening:** While researching ancient dragon conflicts, began experiencing vivid dreams—memories of his past life as Elthorin Starweaver. These memories revealed his ancient betrayal of [[Elvina Starbringer]] and the elven forces at the [[Icewarden Citadel]], driven by jealousy and ambition. **The Exile:** Driven by these memories and growing radicalism, attempted a coup against Queen [[Amlaruil Moonflower]]. The failed plot resulted in exile. Years of wandering transformed his ideology—he concluded elves fundamentally lacked the ruthlessness for lasting dominion, while dragons possessed the superiority needed to rule. **The Cult:** In the fractured [[Cult of the Dragon]], found opportunity. Swiftly conquered it from within while eliminating rivals. Formed strategic alliances with [[Acererak]]'s [[Tombkeepers]]. Systematically corrupted the [[Dragon's Bane]] mercenary company through agents [[Malakar Darkblade]] and [[Valthrax Leerstrom]]. Used the corrupted company to hunt [[Hoondarrh]], successfully resurrecting him as [[Vulkazar]]—speaking the ancient dragon's dying words to complete the binding ritual, a moment of terrible symmetry fulfilling Elthorin's ancient betrayal. ## 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 spell slot to reduce damage by 5× slot level - **Multiatt