Jallarzi Sallavarian
Jallarzi Sallavarian stands as a luminous exception in the often shadowed politics of the Circle of Eight, the council of arcane power brokers who shape the fate of the Flanaess through magic and manipulation. A noblewoman of House Sallavarian, one of the oldest and most respected lineages in the Free City of Greyhawk, she is both a refined aristocrat and a prodigious spellcaster—known for her compassion, poise, and unshakable resolve.
Unlike many of her peers in the Circle, whose powers derive from years of study, experimentation, and sometimes questionable sources, Jallarzi walks the path of a warlock, her magic drawn not from grim bargains with fiends or strange fey, but from a celestial patron. This radiant being—possibly a solar or an exarch of a god of law and light—granted Jallarzi her powers in recognition of her pure heart and burning desire to protect others.
A beacon of compassion and celestial power, Jallarzi Sallavarian brings light and youthful resolve to the Circle of Eight, wielding her magic as both shield and judgment in a world on the edge of darkness.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
As the youngest and one of the few women ever appointed to the Circle of Eight, Jallarzi brought not only fresh insight but also an idealistic counterbalance to the more cynical views of her colleagues. Her rise was met with skepticism by some—particularly those who favor cold logic over altruism—but her magical prowess and unwavering moral compass have since earned her deep respect.
She is particularly gifted in protective magic, healing, and radiant energy, and she is known to favor spells that safeguard the innocent or reveal hidden corruption. Her celestial patron’s influence shines in her aura—many who meet her speak of a subtle, calming presence and the sense that truth cannot long remain hidden in her gaze.
Despite her divine connection, Jallarzi is not naive. She understands the dangers of unchecked power, and she navigates the political webs of Greyhawk and the Circle with deft diplomacy and occasional steel. She is especially wary of threats like Iuz the Evil and Vecna, and she advocates using the Circle’s influence to actively oppose such malign forces, rather than remain aloof observers.
Though born into wealth and privilege, Jallarzi has always borne a sense of duty to those with less. Her household in Greyhawk is known for its open doors to scholars, young mages, and those in need of sanctuary. She personally sponsors promising students of magic and encourages cooperation between the arcane and the divine—something her unique heritage bridges with elegance.
She often travels with a magical familiar, a silvery owl named Edill, which acts as both a companion and a scout for divine energies. Her combat style is graceful and efficient—more likely to incapacitate or shield than to destroy—though when pressed, her radiant spells strike with searing precision.
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