Roywyn Daergal
Roywyn Daergal is a forest gnome druid and Autumnreaver of the Emerald Enclave, serving as a liaison between the Enclave and the city of Waterdeep. Cheerful, grounded, and deeply connected to the natural world, Roywyn brings warmth and clarity wherever she goes. Her dirt-smudged overalls and ever-present squirrel companion give her the appearance of a whimsical gardener, but beneath that lies a competent and powerful druid with deep wisdom and unwavering conviction. Though she prefers peaceful solutions, Roywyn does not shy away from defending the natural balance with force when necessary. Her faith in Raei, the Dawnflower, guides her in maintaining harmony between civilization and the wild.
History
Initiation into the Enclave
Roywyn met Thistledown le Gronx on the road to Waterdeep, and the two became immediate friends. Their bond strengthened when they both began their initiateship with the Emerald Enclave and were assigned to train under Brambleshroom Greentide. Together, the three formed an extraordinary team, their skills and temperaments complementing one another with remarkable ease. Over time, their connection deepened into something more, and they formalized their relationship as a throuple. Inseparable in both life and purpose, they were known throughout the Enclave for their shared ideals and joy in one another’s company.The Rift and Thistledown’s Death
When a rift to a pocket Fey plane tore through a sacred grove in Waterdeep, the trio responded together. They were met with a sudden and overwhelming surge of dangerous fey creatures known as skitter pixies. In the chaos, Thistledown sacrificed herself, shielding Roywyn and Bram within a dome of brambles while calling down lightning to protect them. Though many of the creatures were destroyed, it was too late to save her. Her death shattered what remained of their bond. Brambleshroom, inconsolable and consumed by grief, left abruptly without explanation.Obsession and Catastrophe
In the months that followed, Roywyn observed the bitter path Brambleshroom had begun to walk. He withdrew from the Enclave and began experimenting with unnatural magics she could not identify—twisted spells and rituals that bore no resemblance to any druidic tradition she had seen. Fearing where it might lead, Roywyn alerted her superiors. The Enclave confronted Brambleshroom at the grove where Thistledown died, finding him mid-ritual, attempting to resurrect her by force. The confrontation was catastrophic. Brambleshroom fought back with a ferocity none had seen in him before, and the battle spiraled into disaster. As the ritual neared completion, Roywyn used her own magic to disrupt it, hoping to end it before it could succeed. The resulting explosion obliterated the grove, killed several members of the Enclave, and left no trace of either Brambleshroom or Thistledown at the epicenter. In the aftermath, Roywyn was left to mourn not just her lost love, but the devastation of the sacred land they once protected.Return to Service
Despite her grief, Roywyn rose in rank and became an Autumnreaver—tasked with managing the balance of nature in and around Waterdeep. She now monitors threats both mundane and supernatural, including the recent unnatural occurrences in Undercliff. She views the city with cautious optimism, tending to its green spaces and offering gentle stewardship to all who tread respectfully through nature. Her door is always open, especially to the party, whom she regards with a mixture of fondness and hope.
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