Eira “The Raven” Vex

Overview

Eira Vex, known by her nickname “The Raven,” is the founder and current leader of the fledgling black-market courier group called The Silent Remnant. Originally a royal courier for the crown in Hornhill, Eira grew disillusioned with the rigid hierarchy and endless political intrigue. Seeking autonomy and a sharper edge, she left her post and established The Silent Remnant to create a network capable of moving secrets and goods through the city’s underbelly — and eventually beyond.

Personality

Eira is calm, calculating, and remarkably perceptive. She prefers subtlety over brute force, often relying on information and clever tactics to gain advantage. Her nickname, “The Raven,” comes from her habit of appearing quietly where least expected and then disappearing just as swiftly — like a shadow in flight. Though not ostentatious, she commands loyalty through competence and a clear vision for growth.

Background

Early Career: Eira served as a trusted royal courier, carrying sensitive messages between Hornhill’s noble houses and the crown. Her role exposed her to the city’s political undercurrents and dangers of the nobility’s power struggles.

Departure: Frustrated by the limits of her role and the crown’s inefficiency, Eira left her post under unclear circumstances — some say she was forced out, others that she resigned voluntarily after a dangerous secret was mishandled.

Founding The Silent Remnant: Using contacts made during her courier days, Eira started The Silent Remnant as a small, covert operation focused on discreet deliveries, secret messages, and black-market exchanges within Hornhill. Currently, the group operates solely in the city but harbors ambitions to expand its reach.

Skills & Abilities

Master of stealth and urban navigation

Skilled negotiator and information broker

Adept at planning covert operations and courier routes

Familiar with Hornhill's political factions and underground networks

Motivations

Eira’s main drive is to build a reliable, trustworthy network that can operate outside the influence of nobility and official institutions. She believes that information is power, and The Silent Remnant is her tool to shift the balance of power in Hornhill, quietly but effectively.

Relationships

Silent Remnant: The three core members are fiercely loyal to her and rely on her leadership.

Hornhill Nobility: She maintains a wary distance from noble houses, avoiding overt alliances but sometimes engaging with them indirectly to further her group’s goals.

City Guard & Officials: Generally viewed with suspicion, though some individual contacts exist who value her skills and information.

“Loyalty is earned, not demanded. I demand nothing but competence.”