Amelia Starkwood
Amelia Starkwood comes from a small, remote village close to a dense, mystical forest. She is a member of The Scarlet Spears.1
Upbringing
Amelia was raised by her grandmother, a wise and reclusive herbalist, and grew up with a strong bond with the natural world. Her grandmother taught her the secrets of the forest: the healing virtues of plants, the language of animals and the art of commanding the elements.2
Appearance
Amelia is a young woman in her early twenties. Her chestnut hair falls in waves to her waist, and her eyes are a vivid green, often likened to the leaves of the forest. She dresses in simple, earth-toned clothes of natural fibres, with a necklace of forest gems and, at her shoulder, a leather satchel full of herbs and potions.2
Gifts
She is a skilled herbalist and healer with a wide knowledge of medicinal plants and their uses. She can speak with animals and often enlists forest creatures to help her, and she is an able elemental mage who wields the powers of earth, water and air to protect and to heal. Her bond with the forest lets her sense disturbances in the balance of nature.2
With the Scarlet Spears
Amelia's path with the Scarlet Spears began when she discovered a sinister plot to desecrate the ancient groves of her homeland. She turned to the Spears, who recognised her rare blend of nature magic and fighting skill.2
In battle she adapts her tactics to the moment, using her druidic magic to control the field or heal her allies, and when needed she takes the shape of an animal to move faster or fight up close. Her charming presence and druidic blessings are a great support to her companions. She will not fight against wood elves.2
Notes
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 11, 23
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