![[ThestrylMellardinPathfinder.png]] # Thestryl Mellardin _Human Necromancer | [[Harpers]] | [[Waterdeep]]_ ## Summary A pale young necromancer who guards the [[Harpers]] teleportation circle in [[Waterdeep]]'s [[City of the Dead]]. She's got a spectral cat, an unsettling vibe, and causes noticeable temperature drops wherever she goes. The heroes met her when using the circle—she treats necromancy as scholarly research rather than dark art. %% ## At a Glance A pale wisp of a woman with raven-black hair in a perpetually messy bun and icy blue eyes that glow faintly in low light. Dark robes adorned with small animal skulls and dried funeral flowers. The air chills noticeably in her presence. ## Personality Soft-spoken with frequent pauses—she's often communicating with spirits others can't see. Socially awkward due to her interests, but genuinely kind beneath the creepy exterior. Treats death as a natural mystery to be studied, not feared. Her isolation makes her hungry for genuine friendship. ## Quote _"Death is not an end, but a new beginning. It holds secrets that can unlock the mysteries of existence."_ ## Background A prodigy whose early fascination with necromancy made her an outsider among magical peers. Found acceptance within the [[Harpers]], where her talents serve a greater purpose. Her assignment guarding the [[City of the Dead]] teleportation circle suits her nocturnal nature. Has been attempting to contact the spirit of "Myrna" from a nearby crypt. ## Stats **Mage** (MM 347) with necromancy specialization and spectral cat familiar. %%