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Sylowyn

Sylowyn of the Veiled Sigil
Runemistress of the Hidden Branch, Keeper of Echoes, Scholar of the Fading


Sylowyn, the youngest member of the Carael Lon’Taari, walks the knife-edge between mystery and influence within Clan Fealefel. At only 399 years old, her election to the Council in 575 CY raised quiet but persistent whispers of political manipulation. A gifted practitioner of illusion and rune magic, Sylowyn is famed for her cunning, discretion, and a tireless curiosity about the veiled mysteries of the Feywild.

Whispers among the elders suggest that her true ambition in seeking the seat of power was not leadership but access—specifically, to the ancient kiira archives, soul-bound elven memory crystals known only to the chief wizards. Now, as her term edges toward its conclusion in 599 CY, many wonder if her exit from politics will coincide with her unlocking secrets none were meant to hold.

"We are not meant to look too closely at the truth... but how can I look away, when it's all I see?"
— Sylowyn, before her descent into the vaults of Canryell's Well

Appearance and Bearing

Sylowyn carries herself with grace and poise, exuding a composed confidence that masks her ever-working mind. She is of medium height, her features fine and symmetrical, with curious violet eyes that rarely blink and often seem to see more than is visible. Her hair is a layered cascade of burnished auburn bound in faintly glowing rune-clasps. Her robes shift subtly with arcane illusion, cloaking her in the imagery of falling leaves, shifting mist, or softly glowing runes.

  • Wears flowing robes embroidered with shifting illusions and subtle runes.
  • Always carries a slate tablet of ancient elven crystal etched with binding glyphs.
  • Her voice is smooth, coaxing, and laced with subtle enchantments.
  • Smells faintly of rune-ink and everbloom.

Role and Reputation

A scholar above all, Sylowyn is driven by a need to comprehend and catalog the subtleties of planar phenomena, especially those touching the Fading Lands and the influence of the Feywild upon the Gnarley. Though politically reserved, she plays her role with great skill, often letting others believe they lead while she gathers the true power behind veils of suggestion.

She has forged important ties to Loremaster Nemoi of Oakvein, collaborating on the research surrounding Canryell’s Well and its disturbing temporal anomalies. Among the Lon’Taari, she is viewed with a mixture of admiration and unease, her talent undeniable, her motives always a step beyond.

  • Studies temporal and planar bleedthroughs at Canryell's Well.
  • Collaborates with Oakvein's scholars, particularly Nemoi.
  • Has exclusive access to Fealefel's kiira memory archives.
  • Known for mastering subtle interrogation through illusion and divination.

Personality and Relationships

Secretive, charming, and inquisitive, Sylowyn revels in knowledge and misdirection. She is not deceitful by nature, but rather views secrets as currency and truth as a layered structure to be deconstructed. She rarely reveals her full hand, even to those closest to her, and is skilled at masking emotion with academic detachment.

  • Mithloriann: Keeps a calculated distance from the elder mage, seeing him as both a potential source of lore and an unstable liability.
  • Elofaen: Mutual respect, though philosophical divergence. Elofaen distrusts Sylowyn's ambitions; Sylowyn sees Elofaen as a gatekeeper of inconvenient truths.
  • Galaedor: Views him as naive but useful. She often manipulates his optimism to serve her own ends while sincerely appreciating his diplomacy.
  • Nylanthir: A subtle rivalry exists. Sylowyn dislikes his bluntness and sees his militarism as short-sighted, though she respects his effectiveness.

Residence and Habits

Sylowyn maintains a secluded residence in Durvanai, hidden behind layers of illusion and protective runes. She is as likely to be found pouring over scrolls of temporal distortion in the high branches as she is slipping unseen through the Twilight Trees, observing without interference.

  • Travels often to Oakvein and Feywild-blighted ruins.
  • Keeps an owl familiar imbued with sensory rune-links.
  • Maintains a private scriptorium containing fragmentary extraplanar texts.

Importance to the Campaign

Sylowyn may serve as both ally and obstacle to players seeking truths about the Fading Lands, the Feywild, or ancient elven magic. Her resources, subtlety, and connections make her a powerful tool for uncovering layered conspiracies, but she may manipulate PCs into doing her dirty work without revealing the full stakes.

Potential Plot Hooks:

  • Requests players accompany her to a newly emergent fading locus tied to a long-lost fey pact.
  • Seeks protection as she descends into a dream-bound memory vault, unsure what may awaken.
  • May attempt to trade information about cultic activity near Nulb in return for help breaching forbidden wards.

Original Article written by Damien "Haligaunt" Edwards. Expanded and adapted to the "Verbobonc Campaign Guide 576cy" by 3orcs.

Sylowyn of the Veiled Sigil

Wizard 15: Enigmatic illusionist. Her rise followed a scandal involving the tragic death of Lyadriel.

Alignment
Neutral
Ethnicity
Year of Birth
177 402 Years old
Children
Sex
female
Eyes
violet
Hair
layered cascade of burnished auburn
Height
5'2"
Belief/Deity
Seldarine
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
Clan Fealefel-herlad-2 by 3orcs



Cover image: Elven Pantheon by 3orcs
Character Portrait image: Sylowyn of the Veiled Sigil by 3orcs

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