![[ValindraPic.png]] # Valindra Shadowmantle _Moon Elf Lich | [[Red Wizards]] | Unknown_ ## Summary A [[Red Wizards|Red Wizard]] lich who restored the [[Dread Ring]] and raised the ancient black dragon [[Lorragauth]] as her dracolich. She captured [[Nathaly Kormallis]] and forced her to channel souls through the [[Soulthrone]], killed [[Reese]] during the final battle, and was temporarily destroyed by [[Petra]]—who shouted her siblings' names as she struck the killing blow. Publicly demoted by [[Szass Tam]] after her failure, she now hunts [[Soulmongers]] while secretly holding [[Lorragauth]]'s phylactery and nursing multiple grudges. %% ## At a Glance Hauntingly beautiful moon elf with translucent alabaster skin and hollow emerald eyes that burn with unnatural light. Platinum hair moves of its own accord, stirred by ethereal wind. Elegant robes of deepest crimson trimmed with silver. Speaks with artificial warmth that occasionally fractures into chilling whisper. ## Personality Viciously patient. Pathologically vengeful. Sadistically creative. Tilts her head to study others as a predator examines prey. Her treatment of [[Nathaly Kormallis]] revealed her nature—false tenderness while keeping her in chains, whispering "my little pet" before demonstrating total control. ## Quote _"True power isn't measured by who you control, but by how completely you can destroy those who dare oppose you."_ ## Background **The Betrayals:** Murdered mentor [[Ilindyl Starbow]] to extract his arcane knowledge. Seduced [[Tashara]], a Chessentan necromancer, then inverted Tashara's ritual to fuel her own lichdom transformation when she discovered Tashara planned to make her the "eighth skull." Claimed all seven of Tashara's enchanted skulls as trophies. **The Dread Ring:** Built upon [[Lorragauth]]'s remains, the site offered unprecedented death magic amplification. Using [[Acererak]]'s [[Tome of Unlife]], she planned to raise the dragon as a dracolich. When [[Nathaly Kormallis]] delivered the Tome and revealed her [[Soulmonger]] abilities, Valindra saw her as a prized pet to be controlled. **The Fall:** At the [[Dread Ring]], she killed [[Reese]] with her dark touch after [[Sister Garaele]] refused to trade [[Nathaly Kormallis]] for his life. [[Klauth]] burst through the Dread Spire battling [[Lorragauth]], while [[Artus Cimber]], [[Tashara]] (controlling [[Nathaly Kormallis]]'s body), and the heroes overwhelmed her. [[Petra]] struck the final blow. **Current Status:** Demoted by [[Szass Tam]], assigned to hunt [[Soulmongers]]. Secretly holds [[Lorragauth]]'s phylactery—major treason. Operates with reduced forces led by lieutenant [[Jawbone]]. Wants revenge on the heroes, [[Tashara]], and possibly [[Szass Tam]] himself. ## Stats **Lich** (MM 202). %%