Tessaril Winter Tessaril Winter , formerly known as Tessar the Mage , was a female human fighter and wizard . Previously an adventurer , she became the lord of the town of Eveningstar in Cormyr . She was beloved as an easy - going and attentive ruler , who used her magic to keep the peace . She was good friends and a one - time lover of King Azoun IV , and notably had a tressym familiar . History . Operating under the name " Tessar the Mage " , and disguised as a man , she was formerly a member of the King ' s Men adventuring band . She gained some local fame in this role . She was also once a lover of King Azoun IV of Cormyr , some time prior to his wedding . So she could better serve her beloved village and king , Tessaril retired from the adventuring career , and from the path of a mighty mage . She became Lord Tessaril Winter of the town of Eveningstar in Cormyr , holding this position by 1367 DR . In her time as lord , she was once warned about orc and bandit attacks by Deularla Ithruen . She also once used the Hidden House of the Sword Heralds . Once , King Azoun was set upon by Zhentarim agents with poisoned blades whilst dancing in The Low Lantern tavern , only to be defended by a crowd of unarmed villagers . When the alert was raised , Tessaril led a squad of Purple Dragons and routed the assassins . She held this position through around 1370 DR and still held it by 1372 DR . Personality . Tessaril was an easy - going person , softly spoken and readily amused by life . She was both considerate and perceptive . When angered , she was more likely to grow quiet and pale . She enjoyed the work she put into the village and was proud of its peace and beauty and the friendships made with its folk . At mealtimes , Tessaril Winter loved fried snake , venison , and firewine from Aglarond . However , she remained satisfied by regular roast beef and pork , and semi - sweet Sembia n white wine . Description . Tessaril stood 6 feet ( 1 . 8 meters ) tall , with a slim build . Quite strong and agile , she moved gracefully and quiet . She had ash - blonde hair . She typically wore plain dark robes or a leather jacket with riding breeches , but for battle she had a suit of chain mail . Abilities . Tessaril was known as a warrior ruler , but originally practiced as a wizard . Although she gave up trying to become a mighty mage , she still loved to acquire new spells and employ those she knew to keep the peace in Eveningstar and root out conspiracies . She commanded a great deal of magic . Some unique or well - used spells she knew were " dreamspeak " , " ESP " , " ray of Ondovir " , " speak with dead " , and " suggestion " . Possessions . Around 1370 DR , she was the current holder of the " Iron Helm of Heroes " , a minor relic of Ilmater the Crying God known for its powers of healing . However , Tessaril was unaware of its limited number of uses , and it was expected to disappear and reappear somewhere else in the Realms when she hit that limit . In battle , Tessaril wielded a " + 2 longsword " and a large metal Purple Dragon shield emblazoned with the symbol of her lordship , a silver star . She wore a suit of chain mail and carried three dagger s . She constantly wore an " amulet of proof against detection and location " and a " ring of regeneration " , and carried her sword , " wand of magic missile s " , and two " iron bands of Bilarro " spheres . She also possessed a " magestar " , a " necklace of missiles " , no less than eight " potions of extra - healing " , and several " lantern ring s " . These light - emitting signal rings were worn by Lord Tessaril and all Purple Dragon forces in Eveningstar . She would give them to people providing vital aid to the village . She dwelt in Tessaril ' s Tower in Eveningstar . This was a large stone house with a porch running all along the front , with a plaque in the shape of a wooden shield by the door bearing Tessaril ' s name and title . It contained a number of comfortable guest rooms and a cupola that Tessaril enjoyed using as a lookout over her village . The house was home to Tessaril , her Herald Tzin Tzummer , and four Purple Dragons who served as guards and bodyguards . Activities . As lord of Eveningstar , Tessaril Winter was known as a good ruler , being both swift and efficient about her duties to the crown . She earned a reputation as one of the nicer lords of Cormyr , gently and attentively managing her domain . In fact , she kept the peace through constant surveillance by " ESP " spells . Tessaril typically held court in Eveningstar Hall , but sometimes from in the village ' s Market Square , in the taproom of The Lonesome Tankard , and even on the front porch of her home , as she had the need . She invited those with concerns or complaints to speak openly and plainly , rather than let issues simmer in silence . Through her judgments , she exercised the king ' s will and the laws of the realm . Tessaril employed " speak with dead " to question murder victims , and " dreamspeak " to question suspicious visitors in the Tankard ( with proprietor Dunman ' s aid to render them asleep or inebriated ) . She would also use " suggestion " to induce someone to confess a crime , to choose not to commit a crime or seek revenge , to leave town , and so on . Tessaril only allowed temporary shrines to be erected in the village market for up to three days , from the first dawn to the last sunset . In her free time , she liked to use her magic to help or entertain children . She also enjoyed dancing in the evenings , often with the men of the village , who were smitten by her . Being a former adventurer herself , Tessaril was friendly to adventurers and gave them aid whenever possible , and the benefit of the doubt . However , she still watched closely all adventurers in her lands , knowing full well the trouble they could get into . In particular , she was fascinated by the nearby Haunted Halls and believed there was still treasure to be found within . She regularly used the " Iron Helm of Heroes " to assist explorers of the Halls . However , she rationed this out , only healing a group once or twice . Relationships . Tessaril was an old friend and lover of King Azoun IV . Some Cormyreans wondered if they were too close , given their prior relationship , but were assured that they were just good friends following his marriage , their relationship entirely platonic . The king often stopped by Eveningstar in disguise when he wanted a drink at the Lonesome Tankard and to meet his people in secret . Occasionally , he dropped his disguise to dance with Tessaril at The Low Lantern . Lord Tessaril was entirely loyal to King Azoun IV . She was aided in her lordly duties by her Herald , Tzin Tzummer , and the town clerk and purser , Aldo Morim . She also commanded the local contingent of Purple Dragons . She could magically summon the services of War Wizards like Rouizel and Tammarth to aid in keeping the peace , maintaining the safety of the village , and in dealing with criminals . The villagers of Eveningstar loved their Lord Tessaril , as she knew it . Some of the men had more romantic interests , and would fight and die for her . She was good friends with Dunman Kiriag , proprietor of The Lonesome Tankard . Tessaril kept a tressym as a familiar . This winged cat accompanied her often , either perched upon her shoulder and circling her feet with many purrs . The tressym served as her unofficial food taster , insisting on sampling everything she ate and drank , which saved Tessaril from poisoning no less than six times .