![[MaidenoftheMoonFinal.png]] # The Maiden of the Moon _Fey Hunter | [[Malachi]] & [[Nymara]] | [[Dire Wood]]_ ## Summary Legendary fey hunter whose skills rival the original Archfey. Served as [[Pellowea]]'s Hand during the Winter Court's rise to power and proved herself one of the most formidable military minds in the Feywild. Her strategic brilliance was instrumental in victories against the [[Court of Darkness]] and [[Graz'zt]]'s demonic invasion. After the war, she retreated to peaceful solitude—where [[Acererak]] and the [[Sewn Sisters]] captured and transformed her into a Soulmonger. Desperate for relief from the tormented voices of those she'd killed, she sought out [[Nymara]], who instead used the corrupted [[Karse Mythallar]] to dominate her mind. She now serves as [[Nymara]] and [[Malachi]]'s weapon against the courts she once defended. %% ## At a Glance Short yet imposing, with long white hair cascading around dark antlers. Face bears the hardened expression of countless hunts and battles. Watchful stance, hands never far from her arsenal of weapons. Moves with predatory grace. Speaks curtly with a cold, stern tone. Frequently touches her weapons when agitated. Stands slightly taller when [[Pellowea]] is mentioned—one of the few times her true self breaks through the corruption. Now tormented by the voices of all she's killed throughout her long existence. ## Personality Fiercely loyal to Pellowea—even through the corruption. Intimidatingly direct. Pragmatic to the point of brutality. Two souls war within her: the corrupted Soulmonger serving Nymara's will, and the legendary champion who would die before failing her queen again. ## Quote _"Free me... or end me... but I won't fail my queen again."_ ## Background **The Hunter:** One of the greatest hunters in the Feywild, with skills rivaling even [[Oberon]] and Manitou. When Oberon betrayed Mab for Titania, the Maiden stood by Mab's side during the rebellion. **The Bond:** After [[Mab]] and [[Manitou]]'s union produced [[Pellowea]], the Maiden formed an immediate bond with the young princess—protective elder sister, confidante, mentor in hunting and warfare. **The Exile:** When Pellowea disappeared to Cania, the Maiden was devastated. She permanently abandoned the Winter Court and lived as a solitary hunter for centuries, dividing her time between hunting lycanthropes and supporting a growing rebellion against Mab. **The Return:** When Pellowea returned during the War of Shadow and Light, the Maiden immediately rallied to her side. As Hand of the Winter Queen, her military genius proved crucial—particularly at Swan Hill and during the final battle against Graz'zt's invasion. **The Corruption:** After helping Pellowea establish her new order, she retired to peaceful solitude. [[Acererak]] and the Sewn Sisters captured her and made her a Soulmonger. Seeking relief from the voices, she found [[Nymara]]—who enslaved her instead. ## Stats **The Maiden of the Moon** — CR 26 - **AC** 21 | **HP** 420 | **Speed** 50 ft. - **Saves:** Int +16, Wis +16, Cha +18 - **Immunities:** Poison; Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Poisoned - **Resistances:** Cold, Necrotic, Radiant; nonmagical B/P/S (non-silvered) **Key Traits:** - **Legendary Resistance (3/day)** - **Regeneration:** 20 HP/turn (negated by radiant damage) - **Moment of Clarity:** When Pellowea or her oath is mentioned, DC 18 Wis save or stops attacking for 1 round. Three failures in one combat = can be talked down with DC 26 Persuasion. **Actions (Multiattack x3):** - **Legendary Spear:** +16, 2d8+8 piercing + 8d8 cold - **Moonlight Bow:** +15, 2d8+7 piercing + 8d8 cold - **Soul Harvest (Recharge 5-6):** DC 26 Con, 8d10 necrotic; absorbs soul on kill - **Teleport:** 120 ft. **Legendary Actions (3/round):** - Teleport - Weapo