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Laeral Silverhand

Open Lord of Waterdeep, Lady Mage of Waterdeep, Lady Blackstaff, Witch-Queen of Stornanter
NPC

"We cannot stop what we do not understand."

Lady Laeral is one of the Seven Sisters—legendary, nigh-immortal figures known to have been blessed by Mystra, whom some claim are the goddess’s daughters.

Her spellcasting ability is impressive but since her appointment as Open Lord, her focus has shifted from the arcane sphere to the political one. When Open Lord Dagult Neverember's perfidy was revealed to all of Waterdeep, Silverhand was asked to step into his position in 1489 DR.

Laeral Silverhand brings centuries of leadership experience and an impressive reputation to the negotiations. Though there were those who feared that such a powerful mage in a position of power meant it was only a matter of time before she would apply her magic to challenges that came her way, Silverhand has revealed that her penchant for diplomacy is at least equal that of her mastery of the arcane.

A consummate diplomat, she can wield words that wound or soothe with equal ease. Though reserved, Silverhand is known to pay heed to capable and clever advisors, delegating both power and responsibility to a greater degree than any Open Lord before her.

Though she has extensive and comfortable suites within the Castle, it can't truly be called her "home," housing as it does extensive suites for visiting dignitaries, offices of the city bureaucracy and the like.