Lyrani Frostglaive

Early Life

Lyrani was born into the elite Serravus family, whose name was synonymous with military excellence in the Kingdom of Elfriehm. As the daughter of a decorated military officer, Lyrani’s life was shaped from an early age by the weight of expectation. The Serravus family had long been known for their contributions to the Elfriehmian army, their name whispered with reverence among soldiers and officers alike.

Growing up, Lyra was accustomed to strict discipline. Her father, a respected and stern leader, imparted lessons in strategy, battle tactics, and the value of duty. However, it was her mother who left a more personal mark on her. A gifted healer, her mother showed Lyra the importance of preserving life, even in the midst of chaos and bloodshed. Lyra became fascinated by the art of field medicine, learning the delicate balance between saving soldiers on the brink of death and the need to keep fighting in the heat of battle.

By the time she was 30 (early adulthood by elven standards), Lyra had mastered both the sword and the art of healing. Her natural aptitude for strategic thinking and her medical training earned her a coveted spot in Zero Company at the age of 35. Zero Company, while not a well-kept secret, operated on the fringes of Elfriehm’s formal military structure. The unit was known for taking on highly sensitive and often covert missions—missions too delicate for even the official army to handle. Though the public was largely unaware of Zero Company’s true role, those in the know were keenly aware of its deadly efficiency.

Zero Company and the Bialamea Mission

For over a century, Lyrani served as a trusted medic and strategist in Zero Company. Her combat prowess and her ability to save lives under pressure earned her respect in a unit where only the most elite soldiers survived. The work was grueling, often far from the watchful eyes of the kingdom, and missions frequently led them into enemy territory or regions wrought with political instability. Though Zero Company’s existence was not officially acknowledged by the Elfriehm crown, their operations were vital to the kingdom's security.

Lyrani’s breaking point came on a mission in Bialamea. What should have been a routine operation to apprehend a high-ranking defector turned into a catastrophic failure. The defected officer had prepared a trap, and Lyrani’s squad found themselves outmatched and overrun. The plan fell apart quickly, resulting in multiple casualties, including the death of one of her closest comrades.

Lyrani’s squad was marked for disavowal, their failure considered unforgivable. Knowing the crown’s wrath would be swift and unrelenting, Lyrani made a fateful decision: to fake her death and disappear. With the aid of her two surviving comrades, she staged their deaths, knowing that returning home would mean dishonor, disgrace, and likely execution.

The name “Lyrani Frostglaive” was born from that moment—cold, decisive, and severed from her past. She adopted the name not just as a means of survival, but as a reflection of the emotional detachment she felt after abandoning everything she had once known.

The Smuggler’s Life

After her staged death, Lyrani became a ghost in the world she once knew, a figure lost to Elfriehm and its military. Stranded without a family or allies, she turned to the smuggling world to survive. She offered her expertise as a protector and medic, her skills highly valued by those who trafficked in goods, weapons, and people across the kingdom’s borders. Though she had once fought for duty and honor, she now found herself in the shadows of society, helping those who operated outside the law.

Her reputation spread quickly. Known for her cold efficiency in both combat and medicine, Lyrani earned the moniker “Frostglaive,” a title that spoke to her mastery of the curved elven blade she wielded—an ancient weapon passed down through her family. The blade, light and curved like a crescent moon, was perfectly suited to her quick, precise style. It was also a symbol of her newfound identity—a weapon forged in the fires of survival, as sharp and unyielding as the woman who wielded it.

Despite her immersion in the criminal world, Lyrani held onto the fragments of her past ideals, though she rarely allowed herself to feel them. She became known for offering protection to refugees, desperate civilians, and those who had nowhere else to turn. Her field medical expertise made her indispensable, and her cold, calculated nature ensured she was both respected and feared.

Appearance

Lyrani is an elf of striking appearance, with the sharp features typical of her kind. She stands at 5'10", her body both lithe and strong, shaped by decades of rigorous training and her life on the move. Her black hair is silky and straight, often tied back in a simple, functional style, though it falls just below her shoulders when left loose. Her eyes, a brilliant and unnatural yellow, glow with an unsettling intensity, giving her a predatory air. It is said that her gaze can make even the most hardened criminals feel uneasy.

Her skin is pale, though not sickly; it is the complexion of someone who has spent many years in both the light of battle and the shadows of the world. She dresses in practical, muted colors—dark leathers, fitted armor, and soft boots that allow her to move swiftly and silently.