Isla Clearstone

Isla Clearstone. Image credit to u/lonewriter7 on Reddit.

Unknown father

The Wish's Chosen

Return to Rivercrest

May I Have Your Name?

Sweet Dreams

Wolf Island

Spirit Library

Ironface Mystery

Rhogar's Return

Echoing Thunder

In Felurian's Arms

The Wild Hunt

A Cold Reception

Two Betrayals

Dad, I'm Home! (via sending stone)

Isla Clearstone, born Sentara and known as Kida to her adopted human parents, is the lost princess of the fabled water genasi nation of Makitau and a member of the Wish's Chosen. Sent away to safety by her mother, Chieftess Ashatta, during the Destruction of Makitau, Isla was found by Ferryn a human peasant woman, who raised her under the name Kida for a short while until she was attacked by Xenos, the water elemental assassin, for the first time. Subsequently, Ferryn gave her up to the druid clans of a nearby forest, who christened the infant "Isla Clearstone" and trained her in the druidic arts. After some time as a guardian of the forest alongside the other druids, Isla left the clans with an adventuring party to discover more about her past. That excursion ended in disaster, leaving Isla alone as one of the few survivors. She later encountered Rhogar, Kleitos the Black, and Void in the forests around Saracena, and decided to join their party to discover the true purpose of a metal egg she'd found some time before. She eventually became a full-fledged member of the Wish's Chosen, beginning a relationship with Rhogar shortly thereafter. Isla is known for her warm, empathetic, and fun-loving personality. She debuted in "A Druid and Her Egg."

## Description and Personality

Isla is a powerful spellcaster schooled in both divine and natural magic. Her natural predilection is for healing; most of the time, her magic is used largely to support and protect her allies. Generally, Isla avoids outright violence unless absolutely necessary, though she is not pacifistic to the same degree Arlo is. When pushed, however, Isla has no qualms about using more powerful, devastating magic against her enemies. A tactic of hers first revealed in "A Cold Reception" is to alter her physical form by producing claws and fangs, giving her a more animalistic appearance and making her better able to hold her own in close quarters. Though nowhere near as skilled as Rhogar or Kleitos, Isla is also a capable fighter with her scimitar, though her lack of physical strength makes this a weapon of last resort for her.

Physically, Isla is a typical water genasi woman, standing just under five and a half feet with blue skin, storm grey eyes, and a slight build. Her skin is perpetually wet, and her hair flows as though it were underwater at all times. Isla is very attractive; even Felurian, despite their initial rivalry, described her as "cute." Isla generally wears a kind, playful expression, reflective of her innocent nature,

In terms of personality, Isla is easily the kindest and most optimistic of the Wish's Chosen. Forgiving by nature, Isla often tries to persuade enemies to lay down their arms rather than fight, and occasionally even manages to befriend them, as she did with Felurian. However, her optimism also lends itself to naiveté. Isla is easily taken in by professions of innocence and is therefore easily fooled by unscrupulous opponents. When Isla's feelings are hurt, she often retreats into her shell, becoming much less outgoing and giving up on influencing the world. Fortunately, this emotional state typically doesn't last too long, and Isla is usually able to recover given some time to process.

Despite her naiveté, however, Isla's optimism is also her greatest strength. She easily inspires loyalty in those around her, even more withdrawn figures like Void and Kleitos the Black. Isla rarely gives in to despair, usually trying to make the best of any situation. If Rhogar is the leader of the party and Void is its heart, Isla is the light of the group, her infectious positivity keeping even Kleitos from complete bitterness. Despite this, Isla's wrath can be terrible when roused; as seen in "A Cold Reception" with the leprechauns, she will take extreme measures to defend her friends when necessary.

## Relationships

### Rhogar

As Rhogar's girlfriend, Isla has a close and loving relationship with the dragonborn paladin. The two were close from the first, bonding over a mutual affection for Melthrax before eventually realizing their feelings for each other. Neither admitted to these feelings until "May I Have Your Name?" Subsequently, the two entered a relationship, which has held strong despite numerous trials and tribulations, both external and internal. When Isla left the party with Kaltoka in "Two Betrayals," Rhogar was hurt, but understood and supported her choice. The two remain in regular contact via sending stone, and as of now remain committed to each other.

### Felurian

Isla has a complicated relationship with Felurian, Rhogar's ex-wife. Though she initially despised the water genasi, Felurian was eventually won over by Isla's innocent nature and genuine concern for her wellbeing. There is a strong mutual attraction between the two, though Isla's commitment to Rhogar means she has never acted upon these feelings. Thanks to her trusting nature, Isla has become convinced of Felurian's good intentions, and the two are now on friendly terms. It remains to be seen what Isla will think of Felurian's past treacheries, should they ever be revealed.

### Kaltoka

Until "Two Betrayals," Isla was unaware of the existence of her older brother, Kaltoka. When she first met him, his cowardice and willingness to use others to protect himself struck her poorly, but she forgave him his previous trespasses as she grew closer to him during their travels to Makitau. Though she continually rejected Kaltoka's urging to leave the coast and find a dry place to hide, Isla was eventually persuaded to leave the Wish's Chosen for fear of drawing the attention of her enemies. When she insisted on going to Makitau Kaltoka, despite his misgivings, agreed to go with her. It is currently unknown how their relationship has progressed since then.

### Kleitos the Black

Isla and Kleitos have a very close relationship. The water genasi is one of the few Kleitos is truly comfortable around, and for her part, Isla appreciates Kleitos' protective, loyal nature almost as much as she wishes he would relax more. Occasionally, Kleitos' suspicious nature clashes with Isla's natural openness, but these disagreements are generally resolved without real incident. Isla's decision to leave with Kaltoka, however, was a severe blow to Kleitos. He felt she was putting herself in unnecessary danger, while she believed he was being overprotective. Isla does not yet realize the full extent of Kleitos' pain at her departure, but if she ever returns, the reunion may be a tense one.

### Melthrax

From the beginning, Isla had a deep affection for the warforged she and Rhogar eventually named Melthrax. Her quest to bring him out of egg form was what caused her to join the Wish's Chosen in the first place, Following his "birth," Melthrax began to regard Isla as his mother alongside Rhogar, his "father." The two quickly formed a deeply affectionate and loyal relationship, with Isla's warmth and affection helping Melthrax gradually develop something resembling humanity. When Isla decided to leave the group to reclaim Makitau, Melthrax decided to come with her as a protector, showing how close his connection with his "mother" truly is.

### Arlo Bilberry

Though they started off on the wrong foot thanks to his conflict with Kleitos, Isla and Arlo Bilberry gradually became good friends over the course of the adventures that followed. Isla appreciates Arlo's kind and thoughtful nature in a way few others do, and, like the rest of the party, recognizes Arlo's importance to their mission to stop Death. Though Arlo's desire to follow the rules occasionally gets in the way of Isla's free-spirited nature, the two have rarely had a meaningful conflict, and were sad to part ways in Makitau.

### Void

Isla and Void became good friends fairly recently, when Void comforted her over Rhogar's brief snap. Isla's kindness generally helps counteract Void's tendency towards shyness and isolation, and the two have developed an almost fraternal relationship. Isla is generally supportive of Void's search for answers about his past, hoping Void will be able to one day find the community he so desires. The two shared a brief but touching farewell in "Two Betrayals," and both eagerly await the day when they can come together again.

### Thagnos Firebrand

Isla and Thagnos have a generally friendly relationship, though they haven't yet spent enough time together to become close friends. Isla was initially annoyed by Thagnos' disregard for Arlo, but eventually forgave him, coming to respect his intelligence and magical abilities. Her departure from the group was accepted by Thagnos, who helped her disguise Melthrax as one of Kanai's warforged. The two parted on friendly terms, and Thagnos' help with Melthrax may be key to Isla's attempt to retake Makitau.

### Felix Summerthorn

Isla generally enjoys Felix Summerthorn's antics, regarding him as something of a crazy uncle to the group. Though occasionally disturbed by his violent nature, she appreciates his genuine affection for his nephew Arlo.

### Tharçival

Isla and Tharçival had few interactions, but those they had were generally friendly enough. She was saddened by Tharçival's departure, but having not had contact with him for months, the status of their relationship is uncertain at present.

### Chieftess Ashatta

Though she never met her mother, Isla owes her life to Chieftess Ashatta, who saved her during the Destruction of Makitau. Having recently learned of this, Isla has decided to learn more about her mother and home city, but has not yet discovered anything beyond what she was told by Kaltoka and Xenos.

## Equipment

* Scimitar
* Sending stone
* Necklace of dragon's wings
* Lover's necklace

## Trivia

* Isla is, along with Rhogar, the only member of the Wish's Chosen to have had a committed romantic relationship.
* Isla is bisexual. There was speculation among the fan community that she and Felurian would become romantically involved, but this has so far not occurred.
* Isla is both a druid and a cleric of Mishakal, making her the only member of the Wish's Chosen to draw her magic powers from two distinct sources.
* Isla is the only member of the Wish's Chosen with royal blood. Kleitos the Black was born to an aristocratic Makaidonian family, but Makaidon had not had a king for centuries by the time of his birth, and his aristocratic lineage came to prominence through wealth and skill in battle, rather than heritage. As a result, Isla is the only member of the party with a legitimate claim to the leadership of a nation.
* Isla is the only female member of the Wish's Chosen.
* More art pieces exist depicting Isla than any other member of the Wish's Chosen.
* Isla, along with Arlo, is the only member of the Wish's Chosen known to have a living sibling.
* Isla blushes green, rather than red, thanks to her water genasi heritage.
* Occasionally, Isla loses her temper, reverting to a more bestial form with lengthened claws and teeth. She tends to deny any instances of such a transformation.