![[LashperaNew.png]] # Lashpera _Demon Lord Ancient Manipulator | [[Riftwalkers]] | [[Material Plane]]_ ## Summary Ancient demon lord whose schemes have shaped planar politics for millennia. Originally loyal to [[Tharizdun]], she pulled off one of the biggest betrayals in planar history by infiltrating the [[City of Brass]] disguised as an efreet. She gained the trust of fire primordial [[Maegera]] through fake friendship, then turned Maegera against the city's rulers—enabling [[Iblis]]'s coup that ended the golden age and brought tyranny. When [[Graz'zt]]'s ambitions aligned with weakening cosmic order, she became his planted agent within the [[Riftwalkers]]. Unlike her companions who were corrupted over time, she was always a demon manipulating the planar explorers toward forbidden knowledge—eventually leading to [[Owynn Firesong]]'s betrayal to Graz'zt. During the elemental cult crisis, she operated as the bounty hunter [[Theia Blackheart]] at the [[Urnrayle Estate]], revealing her true fiendish nature during combat with the party. Having fallen out of favor with Graz'zt—possibly due to conflicting loyalties to Tharizdun—she escaped using plane shift and remains at large. %% ## At a Glance Can assume various forms for infiltration. True form reveals horns, wings, and tail. Operated as the bounty hunter Theia Blackheart—maintained correspondence in Abyssal even while disguised. Master of long-term deception. Her schemes unfold over centuries. Patient enough to build genuine relationships as cover for manipulation. Survived by playing multiple sides against each other. ## Personality Serves cosmic forces of chaos and destruction, but her ultimate agenda and current allegiances remain unknown. Originally Tharizdun's servant, then Graz'zt's agent—now a fugitive from both, potentially. Dangerous precisely because her goals are unclear. ## Quote _"Friendship is just manipulation with better acting. I should know—I've had centuries to perfect my performance."_ ## Background **The City of Brass:** Infiltrated as an efreeti, befriended primordial [[Maegera]], turned her against rulers [[Ashur Ban]] and [[Cirrishade]]. Enabled [[Iblis]]'s coup. Ended the