Talvi Snowguard

*“You’re just mad you weren’t smart enough to do it first.” -Talvi to Calanthe*

**Talvi Snowguard** was an eladrin female originating from the plane of the Feywild. A druid possessing immense magical power, Talvi was believed to be the "one born of winter's embrace" mentioned in the prophecy, as she was in winter form during the Mirtul Feast.

## Moving to the Material Plane

As a winter eladrin, Talvi was enslaved alongside another eladrin known as Mellora. Following an escape attempt, Mellora originally disappeared. As a result, she spent the next hundred years in the service of the fae Raethon believing that Mellora had been executed. Talvi would then try and negotiate her freedom, agreeing to return to his service if he ever required her again. The noble conceded, and Talvi made her way to the Material Plane.

Talvi's freedom wasn't everything she hoped for, though, at least at first. During her imprisonment, Talvi's master attempted to keep her energetic with a substance known as feydust. Unbeknownst to him, Talvi became dependent on the substance, and upon her departure seized what she could of her master's entire supply, making an enemy of both her master and another servant known as Calanthe.

Talvi is a member of the druid Circle of the Stars.

## Accomplishments and Traits

Talvi, as a possible member of the prophecy, was formerly an escaped sacrifice. She is credited with helping liberate the people of Elturel, and she and her companions are known for stopping the High Priestess Adeen in her tracks.

She is known for being the voice of reason of the group, choosing to follow her own way rather than what the others are doing. Her addiction haunts her, and ultimately impacts her ability to function.

## Role in the Prophecy

*"Talvi, you and I both know what it is like to crave freedom above all else. With my staff, I challenge you to rise up once again, to embrace the wilderness within you." -Vandria Gilmadrith*

Talvi is sponsored by the elven goddess Vandria Gilmadrith. Gilmadrith was drawn to Talvi's tragic past and as the goddess of grief and vigilance took Talvi into her care. Talvi was gifted with the Staff of the Huntress, an ice-blue magical staff.

## Controversy

Talvi is especially known for her unorthodox and questionable uses of magic. In particular, Talvi discovered how to use Shape Water in order to manipulate a victim's blood. Her actions caused a notable rift between she and Elien Rencrist, who believed she was reckless and violent.

Talvi first discovered this ability on the priestess Natriss, who became so afraid of her she begged for Talvi's mercy. Talvi relented at her party's pleading, and Natriss fled in fear. Talvi would then spend extra time attempting to use her magic in more potent and frightening ways that would further drive a wedge between her and Elien, and also cause her own friends to worry.

## Breaking the Deal

Talvi would eventually become acquainted with the Drow Corvas, who was in possession of a gilded flower Talvi would require to cast "Summon Fey." After intensified visions of Raethon bidding her to come back, she would cast the spell to converse with a fey spirit and command her to break the deal. They fey would explain that she would have to speak with Raethon herself, but Talvi left her with a message: that she'd return with a vengeance.

The encounter changed Talvi fundamentally: her winter form changed to summer, known to eladrin for aggression.

Over time, Talvi returned to the Feywild in person along a handful of her friends. She then learned that Mellora was not actually dead, but suffering under enslavement. However, Talvi would refuse to turn in her party members for either Mellora's or her own freedom, instead choosing to side with her friends. Lily then convinced Raethon that Saharna herself would target his compound if he took Talvi back, as she had personally angered the goddess. As a result, Talvi was able to walk free.

## Relationship with Lily

Talvi became especially close with Lily, even being called "Mom" by the young sorceress. Despite their closeness, she would eventually give Lily up to En in order to have her learn more properly about her abilities.