Kubera Brood

## Allegiance

### Occupation

Warlock Studies Department Head (1102-1122, 20 years), Professor at the Goldsea Institute (1102-1122, 20 years)

### Class

Warlock (the Queen of Air and Darkness)

**Kubera Brood** is a prominent Tiefling warlock known for her significant contributions to the Goldsea Institute in Venthalia. Immigrating from Kurrgewant at a young age, she overcame prejudice and hardship to become a respected scholar and the last Department Head of the Warlock Studies Department at the Institute. Her practical approach to Warlock studies, focusing on maintaining a healthy relationship with a student’s patron, left a lasting impact on the curriculum and the students she mentored. Despite her sudden and controversial departure in 1122 AV, her influence on the Institute and the field of Warlock studies remains significant.

## Early Life and Immigration to Venthalia

### Early Life in Kurrgewant

Kubera Brood was born in the year 1056 AV in the Tiefling homeland of Kurrgewant. Her early life was marked by the typical struggles of a Tiefling child in a land that was often harsh and unforgiving. Despite these challenges, Kubera demonstrated a resilience and determination that set her apart from her peers. She was a curious child, always eager to learn and explore, traits that would later serve her well in her academic pursuits. Her parents, both humble workers, instilled in her a strong sense of self and a deep respect for the power of knowledge. Following a plague that devastated Kurrgewant, the majority of Kubera's family tragically perished.

### Journey to Venthalia

In 1065 AV, at the age of 9, Kubera and her younger cousin, Thyil, made the difficult decision to leave their homeland and immigrate to Venthalia. The decision was not an easy one, but the promise of a better life and the opportunity to escape the poverty and hardship they faced in Kurrgewant was too compelling to ignore. The journey was fraught with danger and uncertainty, but the two children showed remarkable courage and resilience. They arrived in Burth Port during the reign of Georgos II, only to be met with prejudice and hostility. Burth Port, with its bustling streets and dense population, was a stark contrast to the life they had known in Kurrgewant. The city was not welcoming to the young Tieflings, and they faced discrimination and hardship. Determined to find a place where they could live freely and pursue their dreams, Kubera and Thyil decided to leave Burth Port. They embarked on a perilous journey to Santigo, a city known for its free pirate culture and opportunities. The journey was long and fraught with danger, but the promise of a better life kept them going.

### Life in Santigo

Upon their arrival in Santigo, they were taken in by Esmerelda Punrar, a prominent businesswoman who provided them with a home and a sense of belonging. Esmerelda, a former adventurer turned tavern owner, saw potential in the two young Tieflings and decided to give them a chance. She provided them with a safe place to live and work, and in return, they helped her run her tavern, the Drunk Monk. Under Esmerelda's care, Kubera and Thyil found the stability and acceptance they had been seeking. Kubera became fascinated with the concept of the Archfey, and began to study their ways, while young Thyil became obsessed with sword fighting, hoping to one day become a great fencer. With both children coming to Venthalia as orphans, and not wanting to acknowledge their past in their homeland, the two adopted new last names. Kubera adopted the last name “Brood”, and Thyil adopted the last name “Erpira”.

## Education and Career at the Goldsea Institute

In Santigo, Kubera became enamored with the concept of the Archfey after studying them to the best of her ability in the limited library of the Great Hall. This fascination led her to the Goldsea Institute, a prestigious academic institution renowned for its comprehensive magical and general studies programs. In 1093 AV Kubera enrolled at the Institute. This was a significant step for her, marking the beginning of her formal education and her journey into the world of Warlock studies. The Goldsea Institute, with its diverse student body and esteemed faculty, provided Kubera with an environment conducive to learning and growth. At the Goldsea Institute, Kubera focused on Warlock studies, dedicating her domain to the Queen of Air and Darkness. She studied under the tutelage of Professor Gayla Fremon, a respected scholar in the field. Professor Fremon recognized Kubera's potential and guided her in her studies, helping her enhance her relationship with the Archfey. In addition to her Warlock studies, Kubera also further developed her love for books and history. This led her to study History under the mentorship of Professor Isch Esbrandt. Both Professor Fremon and Professor Esbrandt played significant roles in Kubera's academic journey, shaping her understanding of her craft and instilling in her a deep respect for knowledge and learning.

During her time as a student, Kubera also formed a close friendship with Bick Booth, a fellow student who would later become the head of the History and General Studies department. Bick, with his profound knowledge and passion for Venthalian History, was a source of inspiration and support for Kubera. Their shared love for books and learning brought them closer, and they often spent hours discussing their studies and sharing their insights. This friendship would continue even after their student days, with both of them maintaining a close professional relationship during their tenure as professors at the Goldsea Institute. After Professor Gayla Fremon retired in 1002 AV, Kubera Brood was offered her old position. Despite not having graduated yet, Ettlsen Goldsea, the headmaster of the Institute, saw immense potential in Kubera. He respected her practical and utilitarian approach to her craft, which was a stark contrast to the blind devotion to patrons, often seen in other Warlock students and professors. Accepting the offer, Kubera became the head of the Warlock Studies department. She would go on to lead the department until her departure in 1122 AV, focusing the curriculum on maintaining a healthy relationship with a student’s patron and ensuring that the students were equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex world of Warlock studies.

## Controversies and Departure

The first seeds of controversy were sown in 1119 AV, with the departure of Professor Polkdonn Elshant, a professor of Necromancy at the Goldsea Institute. Elshant's departure was not amicable; it was the result of a disagreement with Ettlsen Goldsea. The nature of the disagreement was not made public, but it was enough to cause a rift within the faculty. Prof Brood, who had always maintained a professional relationship with Prof Goldsea, found herself caught in the middle of this dispute. She disagreed with Goldsea's handling of the situation, leading to tensions between them. Following the Elshant incident, Kubera's relationship with Ettlsen Goldsea began to deteriorate. The once cordial and respectful relationship turned sour, with the two often seen in hushed, yet heated arguments in the halls of the Institute. Kubera, known for her practical and utilitarian approach to her craft, found herself at odds with Goldsea's increasingly autocratic leadership style. The tension between them was palpable, affecting not just their professional relationship but also the overall atmosphere within the Warlock Studies department.

## Departure from the Goldsea Institute

The tension reached its peak in 1122 AV, when an explosive argument between Kubera and Goldsea led to Kubera's sudden resignation. The details of the argument remain a mystery, but it was enough to prompt Kubera to leave the position she had held for two decades. Her departure was abrupt and unexpected, leaving the students and faculty of the Warlock Studies department in shock. Since her departure, Ettlsen Goldsea has refused to hire her replacement, leaving the Warlock Studies department defunct. The other Warlock professors were left without curriculum or resources, and the Warlock student body was forced to practice their craft in other classes. Kubera's departure marked the end of an era at the Goldsea Institute, leaving a void that has yet to be filled.