Slayeh Illspine

*"I don't trust anything with a dick."*

Slayeh has pledged to join Silverquil. She shows interest in joining the Dueling Club, saying her sword arm is rusty and she isn't happy about that fact. Later, she tells Raina that she has been dueling since she was 11.

## Appearance

Slayeh dresses in all black, has a lot of accessories, and has a generally disagreeable attitude.

### Bracelet

Raina notes Slayeh's bracelet is magical. Later, she asks her about it in private. Slayeh reveals the bracelet is her way out of her arranged marriage. During the trip to the Sedgemoore and meeting Mother Crone, the bracelet is lost after Optimal cuts off her arm to free her from her patron.

## Relationships

### Optimal

The two girls have an unknown history, but it's clear that there is some sort of rivalry between the two. They bicker quite often with each other. Both from Alara, Optimal and Slayeh have hinted at a privileged upbringing.

When Clifford suggests having a meal with Slayeh, she suggests bringing Optimal - and that Clifford find her a suitable date. Clifford asks if Optimal has any prejudices, but Slayeh immediately says "No, she is the opposite of prejudice."

When they meet Mother Crone, Slayeh is told that only Optimal can help her sever the bond with her evil patron by cutting off her arm. After a brief moment to make sure Slayeh understands the severity of this decision, she wields a magical sword and removes her arm at the elbow. Slayeh opens up to Optimal and admits that she's her best friend.

### Raina

Raina is the first person that Slayeh opens up to about her arranged marriage. In return, Raina confides about being a damphir. Slayeh offers to help Raina.

### Prince Endymion

The Prince has both Slayeh and Optimal in an unfortunate situation. He insists on their silence for the next year and a half. He has suggested building trust between them. Slayeh openly admitted that she does not care whatsoever who rules.

### Clifford

Slayeh meets Clifford, a werewolf, at the vampire mainstay. He is attracted to her and the two spend time talking. When he invites her on a date, she is hesitant, but suggests that they bring Optimal along and make it a double date.

### Masked Figure (Former Patron)

> ***Note:** This information is only partially known to Raina, who saw the same figure in a dream.*
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In a dream after the Runesport Festival, Slayeh finds herself in a familiar white chamber with a masked figure with a red cape. This is the first time she’s truly seen this image of this person. The figure says: “My dear Slayeh - let’s talk.”

Before Slayeh travels into the Sedgemore, she hears the voice again and has a private conversation.

During the trip to the Sedgemoore and her conversation with Mother Crone, the tree provides Slayeh a way out of her pact. With the help of Optimal's newfound deity and a magical longsword, she cuts off Slayeh's arm and severs the bond with her patron.

### Aiden (Fiancé)

Slayeh is betrothed to an asshole. She admits to Optimal that he tricked her: he made her think that he was in love with her.

### Mother (Unnamed)

She manipulated Slayeh to make her choose Aiden as her husband instead of her father's choice. She tricked Slayeh into thinking that the two were mutually in love.

## Goals

Slayeh wants to graduate Strixhaven and never return home, avoiding her unhappy arranged marriage.

## History

Slayeh is from Gallia, a small nation in the plane of Alara. She has an unknown relationship and rivalry with Optimal.

Slayeh reveals to Raina that she in in an arranged marriage to an asshole. Slayeh had made life hell for her family. They told her to attend Strixhaven to "get it out of her system", but the moment she graduates, she will return home and marry him.