Ilia Morraine

Madame Ilia Morraine

Ilia Morraine is widely admired for her beauty and poise, seen as the epitome of elegance and sophistication in Harrowfrost. Many speak of her as a shrewd businesswoman who has elevated The Velvet Repose to unmatched heights of luxury and exclusivity. Despite her public acclaim, whispers of her past and the enigmatic aura she exudes intrigue and unsettle those who encounter her.

Social

Family Ties

1. Baron Thaddeus Blackthorn

• Role: Influential Patron
• Relationship: Regular visitor and financial supporter
• Details: Baron Blackthorn enjoys the company and discretion offered by The Velvet Repose. In return, he provides financial backing and political support, helping to shield the establishment from legal scrutiny.

2. Lady Eveline Hawke

• Role: Noblewoman and Regular Client
• Relationship: Personal friend and ally
• Details: Lady Hawke frequents The Velvet Repose for both its services and its secure environment for conducting discreet meetings. She and Ilia share a mutual respect and occasionally exchange valuable information.

3. The Whispering Guild

• Role: Secretive Information Network
• Relationship: Business Partners
• Details: Ilia has an arrangement with the Whispering Guild, exchanging information gathered from patrons for intelligence and protection. This partnership helps her stay informed about potential threats and opportunities.

4. Maresol Giliana

• Role: Former Madame and Mentor
• Relationship: Trusted Advisor
• Details: Maresol, the founder of The Velvet Repose, maintains a close relationship with Ilia, offering guidance and support. Her experience and wisdom are invaluable assets to Ilia's management of the brothel.

5. Captain Reginald Voss

• Role: Frostwarden Captain
• Relationship: Corrupt Ally
• Details: Captain Voss ensures that The Velvet Repose operates without interference from law enforcement in exchange for regular bribes and occasional favors, such as information or special services.

6. Aric the Fence

• Role: Black Market Dealer
• Relationship: Business Associate
• Details: Aric helps Ilia acquire rare and exotic items for her patrons and discreetly handles the sale of valuable artifacts she uncovers. Their dealings are highly profitable and mutually beneficial.

7. Sister Miriam

• Role: Healer and Cleric
• Relationship: Discreet Service Provider
• Details: Sister Miriam provides medical care and healing services to the courtesans of The Velvet Repose. She is trusted for her discretion and ability to keep secrets.

8. The Nightshade Syndicate

• Role: Criminal Organization
• Relationship: Former Employer and Current Associates
• Details: Ilia's past as an assassin ties her to the Nightshade Syndicate. While no longer actively working for them, she occasionally leverages their resources for protection and special tasks.

9. Seraphine DeWinter

• Role: Rival Madame
• Relationship: Competitive and Cordial
• Details: Seraphine runs a competing brothel in Harrowfrost. Despite their rivalry, they maintain a cordial relationship, occasionally collaborating to tackle common threats or share intelligence.

10. Liora the Enchantress

• Role: Magic Item Supplier
• Relationship: Supplier and Client
• Details: Liora provides enchanted items and magical services to enhance the allure and safety of The Velvet Repose. In return, Ilia offers Liora access to exclusive clients and services.

11. Lyria Moonshade

• Role: Rival Streetwalker
• Relationship: Former Protégé and Current Threat
• Details: Lyria was once under Ilia's wing at The Velvet Repose, but her rise in popularity and intelligence-gathering abilities threatened Ilia's control. The conflict escalated when Lyria uncovered Ilia's past as an assassin and her ties to the Nightshade Syndicate. Lyria's threat to expose Ilia's secrets has made her a dangerous adversary, and Ilia is willing to eliminate Lyria to protect her own life and the stability of her establishment.

Wealth & Financial state

Ilia Morraine, as the Madame of The Velvet Repose, possesses considerable wealth reflective of her high status. Her earnings come not only from the brothel's lucrative operations but also from discreet dealings and favors granted to influential patrons. She typically carries about 150 gold pieces in assorted denominations for transactions and bribes. In her private quarters, she holds a significant collection of precious gems, fine jewelry, and valuable artifacts, amounting to a small fortune. Ilia's wealth allows her to maintain the opulence of The Velvet Repose and ensure the loyalty and well-being of her courtesans.

Ilia Morraine is the elegant and enigmatic Madame of The Velvet Repose, known for her sharp intellect and exceptional beauty. She runs the establishment with a combination of grace and authority, ensuring the safety and satisfaction of both her staff and clientele. Despite her serene demeanor, Ilia harbors a mysterious past that she keeps well-guarded.

Character Location

Harrowfrost

Current Location

The Velvet Repose

Current Location

Harrowfrost

Species

Human

Age

34

Date of Birth

21, Evernight, 4822 EoS

Current Residence

The Velvet Repose

Sex

Female

Eyes

Deep Violet

Hair

Long, raven-black hair often styled in intricate braids interwoven with silver threads

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Pale Ivory

Height

5 feet 9 inches

Weight

121 pounds

Ruled Locations

• The Velvet Repose