Davil Starsong

Official Art done by Chris (arcanegold on twitter)

> "Pick a quote!"
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> Davil, Source the quote!

**Davil Starsong** is an NPC in The Strings of Fate Podcast, played by Christian. He is sun elf, and is currently in a relationship with Azzurum Esen-Carr.

## Description

### Appearance

Davil is a tall sun elf, with golden skin, hair, and eyes and dark eyebrows. He is very handsome.

### Personality

Charismatic and cunning, Davil likes to stay one step ahead of his enemies, now taking more to a life of planning and scheming rather than dungeon delving or hunting.

He takes care of his employees and those that put their trust in him. For many in his party, he’s often seen as somebody to talk to when there’s something on the mind.

## Biography

### History

 Davil is the leader of the formerly lich hunting adventuring group he calls “The Doom Raiders” (name under construction). When Manshoon was attempting to consolidate the Zhentarim under one leader, Davil was one of the few who opposed that change. With Manshoon defeated, he and his group now sit as a major sect of the Waterdeep Zhentarim network. He began a relationship with Azzurum Esen-Carr while The Strings of Fate were in Ciniath.

 Davil previously had a long term relationship, but his partner died when they were out adventuring without Davil.

### Pre-Podcast

Davil's first contact with the party was when he sent Lidara a letter. Lidara was part of a group connected to the larger network of criminals called the Zhentarim. Usually, the Zhentarim are disconnected with no one leader, but there had a movement to consolidate it all under Manshoon, and Davil was one of the only people who opposed that reorganization. As a result, Davil spent a lot of his time stressed from organizing everything for keeping this network separated.

As a result of his criminal connection, the original first impression of Davil was that he was a slimy bad guy, but from the beginning, Azzurum was attracted to Davil and thought his intentions were good. When a specific job that Davil had given them went south, it was Azzurum who went out of his way to tell Davil, and it was one of the first times that Azzurum noticed that he wanted to protect Davil's feelings. Later, Davil rescued Azzurum (and Vincent) from a difficult situation, and Azzurum was so excited to see Davil that he kissed him. They then spent the night together. In the morning, Azzurum woke to an empty bed, and thought that that was it... but then Davil entered with breakfast, and they finally spoke about their feelings for each other.

One of the first instances of conflict between the party and Davil was when Davil hired Garrick Landstone. Davil had no idea about the shadier things that Invictus Tome had done - he was desperate, and he simply knew they were members of the Zhentarim and that they would help him. The first job Davil sent them on with a member of Invictus Tome was the mission in which Chaol stabbed Lidara.

### Goldstead Arc

Episode 2: Thievery, Pride, and Similar Sins

Azzurum reminisces about the last night he spent with Davil in Ciniath. Although Davil had offered him a permanent place in Ciniath, and he could always use more help, Azzurum decided to leave the city. As the two lay together in a room on the second floor of the Yawning Portal, Davil runs his fingers through Azzurum's hair. He says that he loves how it is cool to the touch, and that the way Azzurum's hair is always moving as though air is flowing through it caught his eye the first time they met.

As they discuss the difficulties of a long-distance relationship, Davil pulls out a small case, saying that it had taken him a while to find someone who could make this. Inside the case are two gem-like necklaces with beautiful patterns strung on leather cords. He gifts one to Azzurum, telling him that "When you want to hear from me, focus on this, and I promise I'll be there."

### Wheldon Arc

 Episode 22: Allies, Old and New

Azzurum calls Davil using the Sending Stone necklace while they rest at the headquarters of the Tempest of the Unheard. Azzurum asks what the sky is like where Davil is, and Davil replies that it is overcast but it has been a nice day. Davil also says he is thinking about taking some time off and meeting Azzurum somewhere. Azzurum would love that - if he can make it out of here. He explains that things are looking horrible and that he thinks they're in hell, briefly listing their problems as "nobles, vampires, bats, planar bleeding, Jarlaxle." Davil is alarmed, frantically asking Azzurum where he is and saying that he is running out right now. Azzurum assures him that he is fine, and Davil tells him not to do anything reckless until he gets there. He tells him "I can't lose you," and Azzurum replies the same way.

## Relationships

### Azzurum Esen-Carr

Davil is Azzurum's boyfriend, and the two maintain a long distance relationship via a stone of sending that Davil gifted him before Azzurum's departure. Although their relationship has not been explored much during the duration of the podcast thus far, they seem to have a very soft, loving dynamic that brings out a sweeter side in Azzurum.

### Renaer Brandhart

The relationship between Renaer and Davil is not great. For example, the party were invited to a costume ball in Ciniath, and Renaer and Davil had the same costume, which understandably caused some tension between the two of them.

## Trivia

* Davil spends what little free time he has tasting wines and documenting his journeys in a memoir he may never publish.
* Davil finds it "refreshing" to run his hands through Azzurum's hair.
* Pre-campaign, Davil was a sorcerer. (Subject to change in campaign).
* Davil is 6'4, making him six inches taller then Azzurum, who is 5'10
* *In progress! Feel free to add info here.*

## Quotes

* *In progress! Feel free to add info here.*

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.instagram.com/p/CDkHbwQBVPY/
2. ↑ Episode 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvl3Dlz0P84
3. ↑ Tavern chat with Chris on Discord, May 15, 2021