Vera Moonshade

True name: Serenya Caelithar | Proprietor of The Gilded Trident

Poised and efficient, Vera runs The Gilded Trident — a polished establishment near Luskan's waterfront. Despite her unassuming demeanor, she maintains a formidable presence that keeps even rough sailors respectful. Cool-headed and no-nonsense, she shuts down trouble before it escalates. Uncanny ability to read people.

Fair-skinned and slender with vividly white hair worn long. She appears youthful for an elf but carries the quiet confidence of someone who has seen far more than she lets on. Her missing arm adds to an impression of someone who has paid for their experience. She tends to wear practical, well-tailored clothes with subtle arcane symbols — but rarely displays Arcane Brotherhood emblems openly. She knows when to keep her affiliations discreet.

The Gilded Trident

A refined yet understated establishment catering to travelers, mercenaries, and well-to-do pirates. Deals primarily in nautical supplies, enchanted goods, and the occasional contraband item — always wrapped in an air of legitimacy. Only trusted clientele gain access to the "premium selection," some of which skirts the edges of legality.

History with Othorion

Othorion's talent for acquiring interesting items eventually led him to The Gilded Trident. Vera recognized his talent; Othorion found her an invaluable supplier of goods and arcane contacts he couldn't obtain elsewhere. Over time they developed a cautious trust — exchanging rumors and rare products. She extends him privileges denied to most patrons, but only as long as it serves her interests. She is an ally, not a friend; the distinction matters.

Threads

• Who is she waiting for — the two-place tea setting is habitual, not accidental?
• What happened in the starvine incident of 1502 off the southern Sword Coast?
• What are her Arcane Brotherhood affiliations, and how deep do they go?
• Does she know about Othorion's current situation, and does she care?