![[PelloweaFinal.png]] # Pellowea _Winter Eladrin Queen of Winter | [[Winter Court]] | [[Silverbrook]]_ ## Summary The Winter Queen, daughter of [[Mab]] and [[Manitou]]. Her pursuit of forbidden magic transported her to [[Cania]], where she spent centuries as [[Mephistopheles]]' consort—learning hellfire manipulation while realizing she'd traded one cage for another. Through contractual loopholes and [[Baba Yaga]]'s help, she escaped and hid in the Dancing Hut for millennia while her absence fractured her parents' relationship and destabilized the courts. When the Feywild faced unprecedented danger, she emerged from hiding and allied with heroes from the Material Plane—particularly [[Kali Firesong]], with whom she fell in love. With the [[Maiden of the Moon]] as her champion, she claimed the Winter Throne from the [[Prince of Frost]], defeated [[Mab]], and used [[Mephistopheles]]' True Name to imprison the archdevil. She made the ultimate sacrifice to destroy the [[Shard of Evil]] during the final battle against [[Tharizdun]], restored only by [[Reg]]'s contingency magic. Now she rules with justice tempered by mercy, leading the Council of Fey Queens alongside [[Lia]], [[Orchid]], and [[Sarastra Aestruum|Marie]]—while remaining haunted by her past and deeply troubled by the [[Maiden of the Moon]]'s disappearance. %% ## At a Glance Ethereal Winter Eladrin with flowing silver-white hair adorned with crystalline snowflakes. Eyes shift between piercing blue and haunting violet. Elaborate frost-patterned gown catches light in mesmerizing patterns; delicate snowflakes form and dissolve around her fingertips. Speaks with a melodious, silvery voice that carries surprising authority despite its softness. Creates intricate frost patterns in the air when deep in thought or emotional. Perfect posture that occasionally gives way to genuine warmth among trusted friends. Preserves unique snowflakes from significant moments as memory tokens. ## Personality Compassionate but resolute. Contemplative with unexpected warmth. Determined to avoid her mother's mistakes while still embodying winter's necessary harshness. Her relationship with [[Kali]] represents both her greatest joy and a vulnerability enemies might exploit. ## Quote _"Winter is not merely destruction, but necessary reflection and preparation for renewal. Even the harshest frost can protect what lies beneath."_ ## Background **The Princess:** Born from [[Mab]] and [[Manitou]]'s union, she inherited her father's contemplative wisdom and her mother's fierce determination. Their tumultuous relationship often left her caught between competing influences. **The Accident:** Her pursuit of forbidden magic caused a catastrophic accident that transported her to [[Cania]]. [[Mephistopheles]] seduced her with promises of freedom and power. **The Consort:** For centuries she specialized in tempting wizards and sages while learning hellfire manipulation. Gradually realized she'd exchanged one cage for another. Through brilliant exploitation of contractual loopholes, she escaped to [[Baba Yaga]]'s sanctuary. **The Hidden Years:** Remained in the Dancing Hut for millennia while her absence fractured her parents' relationship. [[Mab]]'s madness grew; the courts destabilized. Pellowea watched from afar, unable to return. **The Return:** When the Feywild faced unprecedented danger, she emerged. Her alliance with the Heroes of Waterdeep—especially her profound connection with [[Kali Firesong]]—enabled her to confront her legacy. **The Throne:** With the [[Maiden of the Moon]] as her champion, she defeated the [[Prince of Frost]] and claimed the Winter Throne. Used [[Mephistopheles]]' True Name to imprison him. Led forces against the Court of Darkness and Graz'zt's invasion. **The Sacrifice:** Destroyed the [[Shard of Evil]] at the cost of her life. Restored by [[Reg]]'s contingency magic. Now rules the transformed Winter Court—justice tempered with mercy instead of arbitrary cruelty. ## Stats **Archfey** (CR 25). Hellfire Essence (benefits from fire damage), Heart of Winter (devastating area attack), Legendary Resistance (3/day), 20th-level warlock/sorcerer spellcasting. **Vulnerabilities:** Still carries hellfire fragment Mephistopheles could track. He holds a portion of her soul. %%