[quote="Lady Serina Frostveil"] To know the truth is to wield the sharpest blade. It cuts not just your foes, but the path forward. [/quote] **Title:** Head of House Frostveil** **Age:** Early 40s **Race:** Human ==== Appearance ==== Lady Serina Frostveil is a woman of striking presence,. Tall and slender, she moves with an effortless grace that belies her demeanor as cold and refined as the land she calls home. Tall and slender, she carries herself with a noble elegance that seems almost effortlessicy demeanor. Her porcelain-pale skin contrasts starkharply with her raven-black hair, which is alwaysintricately braided intricately and adorned with thinshimmering frostglass pins, each shimmering faintly like trapped ice. Her sharp, ice-blue eyes are piercing, capable of making even the most confident noble second-guess their words. Many say, sharp and penetrating, seem to pierce through illusions and reveal the truth beneath. Serina dresses in elegant gowns of silver, deep blue, and black, her gaze can strip away pretense and reveal the truth buried beneath—clothing often embellished with frostglass embroidery that catches the light, creating an unsettling experience for those who try to deceive her. ethereal effect. ==== Personality ==== Shrewd and calculating, Serina dresses in elegant, floor-length gowns in shades of silver, deep blue, and black. Her clothing often incorporates frostglass embroidery that catches the light, giving her an otherworldly aura. She favors high collars, fur-lined cloaks, and gloves, all exuding subtle authority. A silver snowflake pendant—her house symbol—always rests against her chest, a quiet reminder of her legacy. ==== Personality ==== Serina Frostveil is as shrewd asrarely speaks without purpose. To outsiders, she is enigmatic. Known for her quiet intelligence and calculating nature, she rarely speaks without purpose. To those outside her house, she ispresents a facade of cold and aloofloofness, earning her the nickname "The Frostflower of Frosthaven"— - beautiful, but not easily touched. Her enemies quickly learn that behinddistant. However, beneath this icy exterior lies a calculating mind and a deep-seated ambition to ensure the prosperity of House Frostveil. She values knowledge, diplomacy, and strategic maneuvering above all else. ==== Backstory ==== Serina inherited the mantle of House Frostveil at a young age, following the untimely demise of her composed exterior lies a mind capable of weaving intricate webs offather. Faced with a weakened house, she skillfully navigated the political landscape of Frosthaven, forging alliances with powerful factions and cultivating a reputation for shrewdness and ambition. She expanded House Frostveil's influence and manipulation. However,through patronage of the Frostspire Academy, funding research into frostglass and the mysteries of the tundra. ==== Key Relationships ==== [[The Frostspire Academy]]: A powerful ally, the Academy provides House Frostveil with access to those she trusts—and they are few—cutting-edge research and magical knowledge. [[Captain Korran Flamebrand]]: Leader of the Frosthaven Vanguard, Korran represents a different approach to leadership – direct and militaristic – often clashing with Serina reveals a's more compassionate side. She believes deeply in the value of knowledge, diplomacy, and legacy. Her actions, while often ruthless, are rooted in a genuine desire to see Frosthaven andsubtle methods. [[House Coldmere]]: A bitter rivalry exists between House Frostveil thrive amidst the tundra’s many threats. She harbors little patienceand House Coldmere, both vying for incompetence or emotional outbursts, preferring strategy and calm logic over impulsive action. Those who earn her ire often find themselves undone through social or political maneuvering rather than brute force. ==== Backstory ==== Lady Serina was born into a house already struggling to maintain its power. Her father, a well-meaning but weak-willed noble, lost much of the family’s influence during his tenure. From a young age, Serina demonstrated a natural aptitude for negotiation and subtlety, traits her father lacked. After his untimely death—some say under mysterious circumstances—Serina ascended to the head of House Frostveil at only 23 years of age. Through careful alliances with the Frostspire Academy and key factionsdominance within Frosthaven, Serina restored her house’s standing. She expanded Frostveil’s influence into magical research, sponsoring scholars and mages to uncover the secrets of the frozen wilderness. Under her leadership, House Frostveil became a quiet but undeniable force within the nobility. Some rumors persist about Serina’s secret dealings with Abyssal scholars and forbidden artifacts, though no proof has ever come to light. For now, her loyalty to Frosthaven remains unquestioned, though her true ambitions are known only to her. ==== Key Relationships ==== **[[Frostspire Academy]]:** Serina maintains a strong alliance with the academy, funding mages and researchers to study frostglass, magic, and the Abyss. **[[Captain Korran Flamebrand]] (Frosthaven Vanguard):** While they share mutual respect, Serina often clashes with Korran over his straightforward, militaristic approach, which conflicts with her subtle methods. **[[House Coldmere]]:** A tense rivalry exists between Serina and Duke Rorlan Coldmere, as both houses vie for influence in Frosthaven’s trade and politics.