[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, 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 effortless. Her porcelain-pale skin contrasts starkly with her raven-black hair, which is always braided intricately and adorned with thin 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 her gaze can strip away pretense and reveal the truth buried beneath—an unsettling experience for those who try to deceive her. 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 as she is enigmatic. Known for her quiet intelligence and calculating nature, she rarely speaks without purpose. To those outside her house, she is cold and aloof, earning her the nickname "The Frostflower of Frosthaven"—beautiful, but not easily touched. Her enemies quickly learn that behind her composed exterior lies a mind capable of weaving intricate webs of influence and manipulation. However, to those she trusts—and they are few—Serina reveals a 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 and House Frostveil thrive amidst the tundra’s many threats. She harbors little patience 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 factions 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[[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[[House Coldmere]]:** A tense rivalry exists between Serina and Duke Rorlan Coldmere, as both houses vie for influence in Frosthaven’s trade and politics.