Faladrim

Zeryn is the embodiment of dark elegance. Her blueish skin gleams faintly in the light, contrasting sharply with her dark hair that cascades down her back. Her eyes glow a faint crimson, sharp and piercing as if assessing every weakness in those around her. She wears form-fitting, dark leather armor, designed to emphasize her lithe, deadly grace while providing mobility. A smirk often plays at her lips, one that promises both danger and disdain.

Zeryn is as calculated as the precise strikes of her blade. She carries herself with an unshakable confidence, her every word and gesture carefully chosen to reinforce her aura of feminine dominance. Zeryn thrives on the humiliation of her opponents, believing that victory is only meaningful when it breaks her foe’s spirit as well as their body. To Zeryn, strength comes in many forms—martial skill, cunning, and influence—but all are tools to assert control. Her worldview is shaped by the ruthless society of the Underdark, where she learned to rise through guile and precision rather than brute force. She respects power in all its forms but is quick to dismiss those she sees as lesser, especially men, whom she views as easily manipulated. Despite her arrogance, Zeryn is a pragmatist. She understands the value of alliances, even temporary ones, and uses her charisma and charm to ensure others see her as an asset—at least until they outlive their usefulness.

Born to a noble House, Zeryn grew up in the intricate and deadly politics of the drow. From a young age, she excelled in combat training, showing an aptitude for the rapier that her tutors likened to poetry in motion. While others relied on brute strength or arcane power, Zeryn found joy in the dance of dueling, where a single, precise strike could end a battle. Her ascent within her house was not without bloodshed. She bested rivals both in combat and in cunning, proving that her skill with a blade was matched only by her sharp mind. However, her ambition eventually clashed with her mentor's—a clash that ended with Zeryn being exiled from the Underdark under the pretense of “earning her worth.” Zeryn took to the surface world with a mix of disdain and curiosity. While she considers many surface dwellers to be crude and barbaric, she finds their simplicity refreshing.