Merindiel Stargazer
Merindiel Stargazer is an elven arcanist and mariner of the Brine Blades and a graduate of Starsong.1
The Wave Carver
High elves are a common sight on the Free Coast. They are the most prominent naval force on the seas, and their patrols are the encounter Neptunian pirates fear most. Merindiel was a combat mage aboard an elven vessel named the Wave Carver.1
One unlucky night the ship was attacked by a ghost ship crewed by undead pirates, which ravaged the elven vessel and its crew with a pulse of necrotic energy. All of Merindiel's crewmates were left lifeless on the deck; she survived thanks to an amulet that protected her from the touch of necromancy. It took her days to find her way back to civilisation, and when she returned she vowed to rid the seas of the undead pirate and his ship. She left Mellas to find people who would help her in the search.1
The Brine Blades
For some time Merindiel worked as a freelance sellsword, and in those years she saw the growing fame of the Brine Blades. Because her story resembled that of one of the company's leaders, she sought out Marissela. The two quickly formed a close bond, and within a few years Merindiel became Marisela's right hand.1
She favours the theft of arcane materials and naval combat, and she is versed in arcane knowledge, navigation and naval history. She will not kill elves. She can be found in coastal cities and Tide Breaker Bay.1
In battle
Merindiel is bent on eliminating enemy casters. She favours powerful spells that strike wide areas and spells she must hold her focus on; while sustaining one she thinks crucial to victory, she prefers to hide and keep its effect on the field. Her style relies heavily on her companions finishing off the enemies she strikes. She carries a wand of fireballs, which she uses to spare her own magic, raining it on rough ground and hidden places so that her enemies cannot escape the blasts.1
Notes
- ↑BookMercenary Compendium, p. 110
Sources
This article draws on:
- MCMercenary Compendium(Bad Badger Games, 2024), p. 110
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