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{{Infobox character
{{Infobox character
| name         = Cassandra Adler
| name           = Cassandra Adler
| image        = <!-- Optional: Insert image file name or leave blank -->
| image         = Adler.jpg
| alias       = The Widow of Shadows
| caption       = The Widow of Shadows
| race         = Drow (Dark Elf)
| full name     = Cassandra Adler
| gender       = Female
| aliases       = The Widow of Shadows
| occupation  = Gunslinger, Merchant-Prince, Information Broker
| race           = Drow (Dark Elf)
| affiliation = Adler Trading & Imports
| gender         = Female
| residence    = Castlemere
| affiliation   = Adler Trading & Imports
| alignment    = Neutral (rumored leanings toward Neutral Evil)
| occupation    = Information Broker
| notable_weapons = Twin Arcane Pistols
| residence      = Castlemere
| transportation = Blacked-out Carriage drawn by Skeletal Horses
| family         = House Cormrael (rumored)
| family       = House Cormrael (rumored)
| first_appearance = <!-- Optional: Insert campaign name or session -->
}}
}}


### **Cassandra Adler**
'''Overview'''


Cassandra Adler is a mysterious and elusive Drow gunslinger whose name carries weight throughout the shadow-laced alleys of **Castlemere**. Her arrival is often marked by the sound of clattering hooves—her blacked-out carriage, drawn by two skeletal horses with hollow, glowing eyes, weaving silently through the city’s fog-covered streets. Few have seen her step beyond its shrouded interior, yet her influence is unmistakable among those who deal in secrets, rare goods, and perilous endeavors.
Cassandra Adler is a mysterious and elusive Drow gunslinger whose name carries weight throughout the shadow-laced alleys of '''[[Castlemere]]'''. Her arrival is heralded by the clatter of skeletal hooves—her blacked-out carriage, drawn by undead steeds with hollow, glowing eyes, weaving silently through the city's mist-shrouded streets. Few have ever seen her step beyond its darkened interior, yet her presence is well known among those who deal in secrets, rare goods, and dangerous endeavors.
----'''Background'''


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Little is known for certain about Cassandra’s origins, but the rumors surrounding her past are as persistent as they are provocative. Some say she once served as an Underdark assassin or relic hunter. Others claim she is the disavowed heir of a noble Drow house, buried by scandal and secrecy.


### **Background** 
The most compelling theory—whispered in noble salons and criminal dens alike—is that Cassandra Adler is the '''lost sister of the Cormrael bloodline'''. Some believe she was exiled in her youth following an internal betrayal, or hidden deliberately by the matriarchs of House Cormrael due to her forbidden talents or birth. While the house officially denies any connection, scholars and servants alike have noted her resemblance to the Cormrael daughters—particularly in her bearing, arcane precision, and tactical ruthlessness.
Though her past is shrouded in mystery, Cassandra's name stirs rumor and speculation among Castlemere’s elite. Some say she once served as a House assassin in the Underdark; others whisper that she was exiled from a noble Drow lineage. Most intriguing of all is the persistent rumor that **Cassandra Adler is the long-lost sister of the Cormrael line**—a disgraced or hidden heir erased from public record following a scandal buried beneath layers of House secrecy.


If true, such a connection would explain both her formidable talents and the vast resources she commands. House Cormrael, known for its cold ambition and arcane prowess, officially denies the claim—but certain nobles and scholars have noted striking resemblances between Cassandra and the late Matron's daughters.
Whether true or not, this rumor only heightens her mystique—and solidifies her reputation as a player of dangerous games.
----'''Adler Trading & Imports'''


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As the founder and sole proprietor of '''Adler Trading & Imports''', Cassandra controls one of Castlemere’s most secretive and far-reaching trade networks. Her organization specializes in the acquisition and transport of rare and often forbidden items: cursed relics, enchanted artifacts, smuggled tomes, and exotic wares banned in most civilized cities.


### **Adler Trading & Imports** 
Behind its public face, the company also operates as a vast intelligence network, dealing in whispered truths, blackmail material, and carefully brokered silence. Cassandra's agents are embedded in markets, courts, and cabals from the Underdark to the Imperial coasts.
As the founder and sole proprietor of **Adler Trading & Imports**, Cassandra controls one of Castlemere’s most enigmatic and far-reaching merchant networks. Her organization specializes in the acquisition and movement of rare and often illicit items—cursed relics, forbidden tomes, magical contraband, and exotic wares from across the realms. Beneath the surface, the business doubles as a covert intelligence syndicate, trafficking in whispers and shadowed truths.
----'''Presence in Castlemere'''


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Though she rarely appears in public, Cassandra’s name is spoken with a mix of fear and respect. Her fog-shrouded estate lies hidden within the lower districts of Castlemere, heavily warded and fiercely protected. Invitations to private audiences are rare and often life-changing—whether for better or worse.


### **Presence in Castlemere** 
She is known to enforce her will through a blend of diplomacy, blackmail, and sudden violence. Her network touches nearly every corner of the city, from noble houses to black market docks, and even into the arcane academies.
Cassandra’s name is spoken with a mixture of reverence and dread in Castlemere’s criminal underworld, noble houses, and arcane societies. She is known to enforce her will with both diplomacy and deadly precision—often relying on well-placed agents, hired blades, and her own peerless marksmanship.
----'''Notable Traits'''


Though she rarely appears in public, invitations to her private gatherings at the **Adler Estate**, nestled within the fog-wrapped edges of the city’s lower districts, are coveted—and feared.
* '''Master Gunslinger''' – Wields twin arcane pistols engraved with glyphs of a forgotten language. Her speed is nearly unmatched.
 
* '''Undead Carriage''' – Her infamous carriage is pulled by two skeletal horses bound through necromantic rites.
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* '''Whisper Broker''' – She trades not only in goods but in secrets, scandals, and forbidden knowledge.
 
* '''Unseen Matron''' – Cassandra rarely acts directly. She prefers to work through proxies, illusions, and simulacra.
### **Notable Traits** 
- **Master Gunslinger** – Wields twin arcane pistols of unknown make, engraved with glyphs from a lost language.
- **Undead Carriage** – Travels via enchanted coach pulled by skeletal horses, a symbol of her ties to necromantic forces.
- **Unseen Operator** – Works primarily through intermediaries, illusion, and coded correspondence. 
- **Whisper Broker** – Trades not just in objects, but in secrets, blackmail, and forbidden knowledge.
 
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Would you like to create a **linked entry for House Cormrael** or reference how they **publicly respond** to the rumor?

Latest revision as of 18:59, 25 July 2025

Cassandra Adler
The Widow of Shadows
RaceDrow (Dark Elf)
GenderFemale
FamilyHouse Cormrael (rumored)
OccupationInformation Broker
ResidenceCastlemere
AffiliationAdler Trading & Imports

Overview

Cassandra Adler is a mysterious and elusive Drow gunslinger whose name carries weight throughout the shadow-laced alleys of Castlemere. Her arrival is heralded by the clatter of skeletal hooves—her blacked-out carriage, drawn by undead steeds with hollow, glowing eyes, weaving silently through the city's mist-shrouded streets. Few have ever seen her step beyond its darkened interior, yet her presence is well known among those who deal in secrets, rare goods, and dangerous endeavors.

Background

Little is known for certain about Cassandra’s origins, but the rumors surrounding her past are as persistent as they are provocative. Some say she once served as an Underdark assassin or relic hunter. Others claim she is the disavowed heir of a noble Drow house, buried by scandal and secrecy.

The most compelling theory—whispered in noble salons and criminal dens alike—is that Cassandra Adler is the lost sister of the Cormrael bloodline. Some believe she was exiled in her youth following an internal betrayal, or hidden deliberately by the matriarchs of House Cormrael due to her forbidden talents or birth. While the house officially denies any connection, scholars and servants alike have noted her resemblance to the Cormrael daughters—particularly in her bearing, arcane precision, and tactical ruthlessness.

Whether true or not, this rumor only heightens her mystique—and solidifies her reputation as a player of dangerous games.

Adler Trading & Imports

As the founder and sole proprietor of Adler Trading & Imports, Cassandra controls one of Castlemere’s most secretive and far-reaching trade networks. Her organization specializes in the acquisition and transport of rare and often forbidden items: cursed relics, enchanted artifacts, smuggled tomes, and exotic wares banned in most civilized cities.

Behind its public face, the company also operates as a vast intelligence network, dealing in whispered truths, blackmail material, and carefully brokered silence. Cassandra's agents are embedded in markets, courts, and cabals from the Underdark to the Imperial coasts.

Presence in Castlemere

Though she rarely appears in public, Cassandra’s name is spoken with a mix of fear and respect. Her fog-shrouded estate lies hidden within the lower districts of Castlemere, heavily warded and fiercely protected. Invitations to private audiences are rare and often life-changing—whether for better or worse.

She is known to enforce her will through a blend of diplomacy, blackmail, and sudden violence. Her network touches nearly every corner of the city, from noble houses to black market docks, and even into the arcane academies.

Notable Traits

  • Master Gunslinger – Wields twin arcane pistols engraved with glyphs of a forgotten language. Her speed is nearly unmatched.
  • Undead Carriage – Her infamous carriage is pulled by two skeletal horses bound through necromantic rites.
  • Whisper Broker – She trades not only in goods but in secrets, scandals, and forbidden knowledge.
  • Unseen Matron – Cassandra rarely acts directly. She prefers to work through proxies, illusions, and simulacra.
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