Drusilla Ferald

**Drusilla Ferald** is a Homini Lord of Nebe who was introduced in Asphodel. *(Played by Comrade Squid.)*

## Biography

Drusilla is the latest in a long line of dignified warrior-nobles. The Ferald clan is renowned in Nebe, not always holding the position of Lord-Governor but making sure to excel when they do. Drusilla is no exception- as the oldest of three children, she knew she was destined for the crown of leadership and took every precaution to make sure she would not disappoint. When her father died of illness, she dutifully took his place as the governor of the Nebe fief.

Shortly after her succession, she took her first husband, Khalil. Khalil was everything Drusilla wanted in a man, or so she thought. He was kind, gentle, and somewhat timid, in contrast to her more austere personality. She loved him enough to mother four children with him. However, this relationship was broken when Khalil was caught undercutting Drusilla's authority, conspiring to make changes in her rule that he thought were for the best but was too withdrawn to suggest openly. Drusilla was devastated when the scandal came to light. Feeling completely and utterly betrayed by the person she trusted most, and needing to save face as the Lord of Nebe, she ultimately divorced Khalil and banished him indefinitely from her fief.

Several years later, Drusilla would end up remarrying, her new husband being a younger man named Tacitus, the son of an allied noble family.

## Physical Appearance

Drusilla is a tall, stately woman with olive skin and piercing brown eyes, flowing dark hair with streaks of silver beginning to present themselves in her age. Her face is narrow and well-sculpted, still possessing most of the beauty of her younger days, but also generally wears the expression of a woman who is not to be trifled with. She is usually seen wearing the finest robes available to such a distinguished lord, but wears the shining armor of a Nebe commander to battle.

## Personality

As Lord-Governor of the Nebe fief, Drusilla commands an aura of power in everything she does. She is an icon not just of the power of her fief, but of her strong cultural heritage and the long dynasty she represents. As such, she maintains an air of great pride and dignity, asserting authority in all her dealings. Ever stalwart, ever dutiful, the ultimate matron of Nebe. Internally, she has her doubts- the weight of carrying the distinguished Ferald bloodline weighs heavily on her shoulders, but she knows she must never waver, for she is the defender of Nebe's cultural heritage.

### *Strengths*

Very smart, highly educated, physically strong and well-trained in combat. She's inspiring and commands a large population of loyal followers.

### *Weaknesses*

*Seemingly* has little emotional depth- and she's not getting any younger.

## Relationships

* **Khalil Essam** - Drusilla's first husband. Drusilla was in a committed relationship with Khalil until he attempted to usurp her authority, resulting in her banishing him from her fief. These days, it's a touchy subject in the Ferald household.
* **Ashura Ferald** - Drusilla's eldest child and currently the heir to her position. She sees a lot of his father in him and wants to make sure he doesn't go down the same path. She feels a little distant from him at times. Wants him to marry Nereida, both for his own happiness and to secure political power.
* **Cecilia Ferald** - Drusilla's eldest daughter, currently engaged to marry a member of the subservient Barud clan due to inter-familial tensions. Named after Drusilla's grandmother and loved deeply by Drusilla.
* **Zaahira Ferald** - The older in a set of twins along with her brother Iacomus, and a preteen well-known in the Ferald family for her snarky attitude. However, Drusilla appreciates her sense of humor and still cherishes her.
* **Iacomus Ferald** - The youngest of Drusilla's children sired by Khalil by about a minute and thirty seconds, a fact that his twin sister Zaahira never lets him forget. Iacomus is frequently called "Jacob" by those who know him, and seems to have the closest relationship with his mother out of all his siblings.
* **Tacitus Ferald** - Drusilla's second husband, a man half her age born into an allied noble family.  Despite appearances, Drusilla does love him, but she also sees him as a little weak. He doesn't complain though, so he gets a pass.
* **Tacitus II Ferald** - Drusilla's youngest, a boy about two years old, and her only child fathered by Tacitus. Drusilla cares about him, but hasn't spent much time with him due to her duties as a leader.
* **Maqsud Barud** - A trusted bodyguard of the Feralds and member of the Barud family, a clan that was once a rival of the Feralds but has now fallen into the role of a servant clan. Drusilla has nothing but respect for Maqsud, and is unaware of how he feels about herself and her family. Wielder and caretaker of the "Thunderchild", a legendary antique jezzail.
* **Porcius Grossi** - Lord-Governor of Iskeria and trusted ally of the Feralds. Despite his arrogant and vulgar nature, Drusilla, oddly, seems to have some amount of respect for him.
* **Nereida Dorean** - Oh, Nereida. An inspiring hero who fought her way to the top, claiming the title of Dux as Drusilla once aspired to. It would be accurate to say that Drusilla envies her, but she also wants to see her succeed. Most of all, she hopes that her son, Ashura, will take her in marriage and intertwine the legacy of the Feralds with the blood of the Dux.

## Weapon

Drusilla typically wields a sword and shield into battle, though she is also skilled with a two-handed broadsword.