Dyra the Herbswoman

Dyra the herbswoman is a healer and apothecary living in a hut near Redwood in Eriabourne.
== History and Personality ==
Dyra appeared near Redwood many years ago, and has been old as long as anyone can remember. Where she came from beforehand is unknown, but most are trusting of the crone as she is a great help to the community. Dyra is said to be very wise and has a moderate understanding of the druidic arts; she is said to be good friends with the druid Wodeman. She also maintains a friendship with Renagen the ranger and Trapper Sorn. In manner, Dyra can be quite authoritative and short-tempered, but this is generally tolerated as she is capable of curing many terrible diseases.
== Skills and Powers ==
Dyra is apparently able to birth babies, cure the ague and the plague, mend a broken heart, bind broken limbs, restore sight to the blind, rid the soul of demons, cause undead to flee, grant the gift of sleep and control the animals of the forest. How much of this is true, and how much merely rumour, is as yet unknown to the party.
== In the Campaign ==
Dyra was one of those under suspicion of infection following the werewolf attacks on Redwood. Azuk, Renagen, Keldin and Vardis Vaden visited Dyra at her hut before the meeting of the village council. Dyra told them that she would cut herself there, under the watch of the guard, and also that belladonna would be needed to cure those recently infected. The entire council (Gregor the Blacksmith, Johann the Innkeeper, Gaed of the Hills, Trapper Sorn, Priestess Ada, Mayor Osborn, Renagen the Ranger and Dyra the Herbswoman) were cut with the silver knife, causing both Gregor and Osborn to transform into savage wolves. Although Osborn bit Azuk, the half-orc's toughness prevented the disease from spreading. Dyra then pointed them to the belladonna grove, and they travelled there henceforth, finding a strange man who attacked at once. After tracking down and killing the man's master Rhama, the party left Redwood, though Azuk promised to return if the village needed aid.
== Family ==
Dyra has two daughters, Mycillida and Phillida. Mycillida is a transmuter who lived as a forest recluse and now serves the Bloodsworn mercenary company. Phillida is a pretty teenage girl who follows in her mother's footsteps as trainee herbswoman of Redwood.
Category:Redwood Village Council