Zaranda Star Zaranda Star Rhindaun was a former human adventuress , countess , and then Queen of Tethyr . Description . Zaranda was very tall , standing at six feet , one inch , and had an athletic build . Her hair was dark brown with a white forelock . Her eyes were gray , and she had a thin nose and lips . By the late 1360s DR , she had a skewed nose ( from having had it broken ) and several scars and burns on her face . After her coronation , when she was blessed by the goddess Siamorphe , her facial scars vanished and she began appearing some fifteen years younger physically . In battle , Zaranda wore a steel breastplate and backplate and a small helmet . In court , she favored soft , dark colors and velvet gowns . Personality . Zaranda was the epitome of free - spiritedness ; she decided her own destiny . This trait is probably why she gave up her training as a mage at an early age ; she preferred the savage excitement of a fighter ' s life over that of a studious pupil . She could be calm , however , when the situation called for it , such as during matters of court or negotiations . Her temper would still flare , though , if injustice or violations of freedom or privacy occurred , and she would never negotiate over hostages . Relationships . Romantic . Zaranda ' s independent personality was clearly seen in her romantic relationships , where she tended to be the one to both initiate and end relationships . She found herself surprised to find love with Haedrak Rhindaun , which grew during their time together at the end of the Reclamation Wars , but soon considered him a true equal partner . They married on Kythorn 30 , 1369 DR . Family . Queen Zaranda had three children with Haedrak , two girls and a boy — triplets . Zaranda was the first Tethyrian royal to have triplets in the 500 years since Queen Alisande . Princess Sybille , Prince Coram , and Princess Cyriana were born , in that order , in the month of Flamerule in 1370 DR . ( " Sybille " and " Cyriana " were the names of the daughter and granddaughter of Queen Alisande , respectively . ) Zaranda was an orphan , and not much else is known about her early childhood . Adventuring Companions . Her companions with whom she adventured were originally known as the " Company of the Star " , but later became Star Protective Services . Among them were : After her crowning , many of the members of Star Protective Services became the Warriors of the Star , the elite service sworn to protect the king and queen of Tethyr . Vander Stillhawk was their first leader . Other Close Friends . During the campaign against the Tuigan Horde , Zaranda met and became friends with Vajra Valmeyjar , Onyx the Invincible , Timoth Eyesbright , Vander Stillhawk ( who later joined Star Protective Services ) , Kyrin Hawkwinter , and Zelphar Thann . During the early stages of the Reclamation Wars , she met the members of the Company of Eight , with whom her ideals were closely matched . These adventurers too became her good friends . Faith . Zaranda publicly converted to the religion of Siamorphe , which was a sign to her people of her nobility . Abilities . Zaranda was especially proficient in the use of the saber , battle axe , dagger , and boar spear . She strongly preferred melee combat , but could shoot a crossbow if necessary . She was skilled at mounted combat , able to strike foes on both sides of her horse with her saber . She was skilled in the knowledge of the planets and stars but was opposed to the idea that they could predict anyone ' s future . Possessions . Mundane Items . Her horse , Golden Dawn , was outfitted in a Calishite saddle , which were known for their quality , and wicker saddle - baskets . Magic Items . Crackletongue was Zaranda ' s magical saber , both from her adventuring days and afterward . It was named such due to its ability to " crackle " with blue flame in the presence of evil enemies . Her most commonly worn crown was the " Queen ' s Diadem " . It was a simple weave of silver , gold , and mithral , decorated in a wave pattern with stars and goblets . It protected her from mind - reading spells . The " Monarch ' s Crown " was her state crown . It too protected from mind - reading but also afforded several other magical protections . It was made of gold , silver , and bronze with mithral , rubies , and garnets . It featured a carved image of Siamorphe ' s goblet . She found it uncomfortable to wear . Both crowns were so enchanted by Elminster and Alustriel . Zaranda ' s scepter was a solid silver rod with the head of a lion with diamond eyes . It acted as a rod of absorption . It , too , was created by Elminster . When in court , Zaranda always had the scepter in hand , though Haedrak and Court Vizera Perendra Raslemtar could also wield it . History . Early Career . Zaranda started her adventuring career as a wizard , under the tutelage of the disguised gem dragon Nyadnar in Zazesspur , but soon bored of the training . In 1360 DR , as a young mercenary , Zaranda Star fought against the Tuigan Horde while at Algarond Before setting off on a mercantile voyage towards the end of 1366 DR , Zaranda bought County Morninggold and its titles from the Order of the Silver Chalice . Her trip took her to places such as Thay and Unther , and she returned with a caravan of goods destined for Zazesspur . She accepted an orog named Shield of Innocence into her group , something which would normally be frowned upon . When her group arrived in Zazesspur , they were arrested by the Council on the order of Baron Faneuil Hardisty , but escaped before they could be imprisoned . The Reclammation Wars . Imprisonment . In Tarsakh of 1367 DR , Star Protective Services were in Ithmong to speak with the Council when Zaranda was betrayed by one of her own companions and drugged and imprisoned in dungeons beneath Zazesspur . Days of Terror . On Mirtul 3 , 1367 DR , Zaranda and her companions brought the Days of Terror in Zazesspur to an end by venturing into the Underdark and defeating The One Below , who was responsible for many of the evil happenings at that time . On emerging back to the surface , the people expressed their desire to make Zaranda their queen , and the date became known as Crowning Day . Rise to Power . Initially Zaranda expressed a desire to be Queen of Tethyr only so long as the people understood that her position was their responsibility , and set about discussing with Lord Faunce and Lord Hhune of Zazesspur how to get the support of the people . In Flamerule , Zaranda boarded a ship to Velen where she was greeted as a queen . In Eleasias , Zaranda exposed the pirates that were ruling Tulmene and enabled the town ' s citizens to defeat them , restoring order and winning her favor in Tulmene . A few months later at Higharvestide , she received the public blessings of the Archdruid of Mosstone and this led to her being accepted as queen by the inhabitants of the forest and coastal areas . By the winter at the end of 1367 DR , the rule of Julian Gallowglass , son of the former Lord - Mayor Ernest Gallowglass , over the city of Ithmong had become tyrannical and Zaranda stepped in , aided by villagers and her companions . They laid siege to the city and Zaranda , Marilyn Haresdown , and Tardeth Llanistaph captured Julian , confining him to the Cloister of St . Ramedar . Queen Zaranda renamed the city " Darromar " and made the old abode of Julian Gallowglass her palace , Faerntarn . Star Protective Services helped defend against ogre and goblin attacks in the spring of 1368 DR , and , after a two - month siege , they overturned an ogre who sought to be king of Tethyr from Saradush and was backed by bandits and mercenaries hired by merchants from Myratma . Freeing the original ruler of Saradush , Oon Santele further unified the people and cities of Tethyr . First Siege of Myratma . Thus , Queen Zaranda and her Loyalist Army set out to Myratma , where they found that one Yusuf Jhannivvar had placed himself on the throne . After a one month siege , the Loyalist Army was defeated by Prince Jhannivvar , and Zaranda herself was captured . Second Siege of Myratma . Zaranda had been tortured for three months in the prisons of Myratma , before Prince Haedrak and his army began the second siege . Prince Jhannivvar had her transported to Shoonach , where she was furthered tortured by the wizardess Safana Aldhanek , who turned her back and forth into various animals and shapes with her polymorphing magic . Zaranda escaped from the clutches of Safana and fled deeper into the ruins of Shoonach before being rescued by Prince Haedrak and Timoth . The group returned to the Loyalist Army and commanded it in the final days of the siege , which finally ended in the Storm Siege . Zaranda slew Prince Jhannivvar with an arrow on the west wall of the city , after he had treacherously stabbed Haedrak after the latter had bested him in a duel . Thus ended the Reclamation Wars . Coronation & Wedding . Haedrak and Zaranda were married in three separate ceremonies on Kythorn 30 of 1369 DR at the Convent of St . Rhynda . During the final ceremony , performed by a priestess of Siamorphe , the couple were bathed in light , a divine sign of their nobility . Their coronation occurred in the following month , at Faerntarn . Again , the blessings of Siamorphe were upon them , for the crowns placed themselves magically upon Zaranda and Haedrak ' s heads . Conflicts at the Borders . In Ches of 1370 DR , Riatavin and Trailstone defected from Amn and requested to join Tethyr , giving Queen Zaranda her first real diplomatic conundrum . Teldorn Darkhope attacked and captured the town of Kzelter in Mirtul of the same year , forcing Zaranda to send troops to two fronts at the same time . Activities . In her new role as queen , Zaranda made several changes to the Kingdom of Tethyr in hopes of unifying the people . She removed the noble titles of earl and baron , leaving only counts and dukes . She move the capital city from Zazesspur to Ithmong , which was more central , and renamed it " Darromar " in honor of King Darrom Ithal , the first king of Tethyr , and she renamed many other lands and titles as well to what they were during the time of the Queens ' Dynasty . The queen promised to hold court at least twice per year — at Greengrass and Highharvestide . She was the only one permitted to rule in matters of " high justice " over other members of the royalty . She was responsible for maintaining armies for the protection of all Tethyr . Queen Zaranda was advised by a " Royal Privy Council " consisting of the following members : In her first Highharvestide court , Zaranda established the Loyal Order of the Innocents in honor of her friend Shield of Innocence who sacrificed himself saving Zazaesspur .