Laeral Silverhand
Lady Laeral Silverhand is a legendary archmage, a Chosen of Mystra, and the current Open Lord of Waterdeep. Once a fierce adventurer and ruler of her own kingdom, she now guides the City of Splendors with a tempered wisdom earned through centuries of experience. Tall, regal, and graceful, Laeral’s silver-streaked hair and ageless, sharp blue eyes hint at both her elven heritage and deep connection to magic.
Despite the weight of leadership, she carries herself with an air of calm authority, her words carefully chosen to balance the volatile factions of Waterdeep. She is a formidable spellcaster, but she prefers diplomacy and manipulation over raw power—though those who mistake her patience for weakness often find themselves swiftly corrected.
Laeral is well aware that Waterdeep is a city of masks, where alliances shift like the tides. She keeps her own counsel, trusting only a handful of advisors, yet she is always watching, listening, and pulling the right strings behind the scenes. While many see her as a fair and just ruler, others whisper of her long-reaching influence, hidden dealings, and the arcane secrets she holds—secrets that may shape the fate of Waterdeep in ways few can comprehend.