Eliasha Moondancer

Written by Axel Carlsson

Monday, 01 December 2008 00:00

This female elf is graceful and moves between the tables, without ever touching them or the customers, as if she had done this all of her life. Eliasha has long brown hair, often braided, easily revealing her elven heritage. Her eyes are like twin moons, strong blue and shine brightly with hope. Working in the Rowdy Goblin, she wears a simple and useful outfit, but her sensuous curves are easily sensed between the clothes.

Female elf bard 1 (CR 1)
NG Medium humanoid
Init +2; Senses low-light vision; Listen +5, Spot +4
Languages Crownspeak, Atolain, Afayim

AC 12, touch 12, flat-footed 10
hp 5 (1 HD)
Fort +1, Ref +4, Will +3

Speed 30 ft. (6 squares)
Melee silvered dagger -1 (1d4-2/19-20)
Base Atk +0; Grp -1
Special Actions bardic music 1/day, inspire courage +1, fascinate 1 creature, countersong
Bard Spells Known (CL 1st):
0 (2/day) – Dancing Lights, Flare (DC 12), Lullaby (DC 12), Prestidigitation

Abilities Str 9, Dex 15, Con 12, Int 10, Wis 13, Cha 14
SQ bardic knowledge +1, elven traits
Feats Agile
Background Feats Entertainer (perform/dance), Misdirection, Moondancer
Skills Balance +6, Bluff +6, Concentration +3, Craft (weaving) +5, Diplomacy +4, Escape Artist +5, Listen +5, Perform (dance) +7, Perform (sing) +5, Search +3, Sense Motive +3, Sleight of Hand +4, Spellcraft +1, Spot +4
Lore Arcana +2, Art (poems) +3, Art +1, Dragons +1, Geography (northern realms) +3, Geography +2, History +2, Legends +4, Local (Crown) +2, Nature +4
Possessions artisan’s outfit, silvered dagger, 15sc

Eliasha is no native elf of Crown, but instead grew up in the northern realm of Alar Damarr’i, daughter of a ranger and a sorceress. It was a life of hide and seek, always moving underground, but when her mother was killed fighting a Whitewing Scout, her father told Eliasha to journey south, to Crown. He gave her the food she would need, a single gemstone and the name of an old friend, Eltain Swordbearer. She was to seek out Eltain at a small tavern called the Rowdy Goblin and present him with the gemstone. If Eliasha could manage that, her future would be sealed and she would be given a good life within the protective walls of Crown. Of course, the young bard hated leaving her family behind, but had never before defied her father. She was followed on her way by a small group of elven rangers until the lands were safe enough for her to travel on her own.

In Crown, Eliasha found that she enjoyed civilized life, and even though she was forced to work hard for her father’s old friend, she would not trade it for anything. Being a Moondancer, she often performs at the tavern, inspiring the customers, who will often come back to see her. Eltain has taken her into his heart and will go far to protect her, even if it means drawing his old magical blade that loves the taste of blood.

Tactics
The silvered dagger that Eliasha carries, was a gift to her from Eltain. At the start of any battle, the bard draws her dagger as if her life depended on it. She is not very skilled in its use, but fights with great heart. If in company of friends, Eliasha will sometimes sing to inspire their courage, but not always.

In My Campaign...
In many ways, Eliasha started my first Crown campaign. She was introduced as Eltain's ward, and within a few hours, the Rowdy Goblin was overrun with wererats who all seemed to have only one thing on their mind...to capture Eliasha and drag her into the sewers. The PCs heard muffled wounds from out back, but before they had the chance to act, a few disguised wererats attacked them in the common room, hoping to distract them. I admit it, I had underestimated the PCs and within a few rounds, all of them charged into the back, chasing the remaining wererats away. Eltain was angry that he had not been there, but grateful for the PCs help. As long as he ruled the Rowdy Goblin, they could eat there free of charge...they would still have to pay for the drink, though!

New Feat:

Moondancer (Racial)
You have mastered the art of moondancing, revering the ancient Goddess of the Moon.
Requirements: Bard 1st, elf
Benefit: When the moon is full, you gain 3 additional uses of bardic music. However, you can only use these when dancing underneath the moon, bathed in its silverish light.

Comments (8)

HUGE TRACKS OF LAND!!!!! Laughing