Laeral Silverhand

Lore & Background

Laeral Silverhand is one of the Seven Sisters, the daughters born to Elué Shundar (possessed by Mystra) and Dornal Silverhand. The couple wed in the Year of Drifting Stars (760 DR) and had their first daughter, Anastra Syluné, the following winter (the Year of Laughter, 761 DR), followed by six other daughters. As a Chosen of Mystra, Laeral carries a portion of the goddess's divine power known as the Silver Fire, which helps her heal quickly and stretches her years into virtual immortality. This power was invested in her by Mystra herself, who appeared to suitable mortals first in dream visions and then directly. The Chosen might gain some special powers, but these are still far less than those of a deity. Laeral's existence is tied to Mystra's realization that most mortals were not tough enough to carry divine power—some withered and died, like the elfqueen Aloevan of Ardeepor, while others were twisted and corrupted, like the mage Sammaster, who began to think of himself as a god and built the Cult of the Dragon. Thus Mystra proceeded to breed her own children through Elué Shundar, ensuring the Chosen would be resilient enough to bear the Silver Fire.

In Their Own Story

Laeral Silverhand is one of the Seven Sisters, the daughters born to Elué Shundar (possessed by Mystra) and Dornal Silverhand. The couple wed in the Year of Drifting Stars (760 DR) and had their first daughter, Anastra Syluné, the following winter (the Year of Laughter, 761 DR), followed by six other daughters. As a Chosen of Mystra, Laeral carries a portion of the goddess's divine power known as the Silver Fire, which helps her heal quickly and stretches her years into virtual immortality. This power was invested in her by Mystra herself, who appeared to suitable mortals first in dream visions and then directly. The Chosen might gain some special powers, but these are still far less than those of a deity. Laeral's existence is tied to Mystra's realization that most mortals were not tough enough to carry divine power—some withered and died, like the elfqueen Aloevan of Ardeepor, while others were twisted and corrupted, like the mage Sammaster, who began to think of himself as a god and built the Cult of the Dragon. Thus Mystra proceeded to breed her own children through Elué Shundar, ensuring the Chosen would be resilient enough to bear the Silver Fire.

Reader's Guide

Laeral Silverhand is one of the Seven Sisters, the daughters born to Elué Shundar (possessed by Mystra) and Dornal Silverhand. The couple wed in the Year of Drifting Stars (760 DR) and had their first daughter, Anastra Syluné, the following winter (the Year of Laughter, 761 DR), followed by six other daughters. As a Chosen of Mystra, Laeral carries a portion of the goddess's divine power known as the Silver Fire, which helps her heal quickly and stretches her years into virtual immortality. This power was invested in her by Mystra herself, who appeared to suitable mortals first in dream visions and then directly. The Chosen might gain some special powers, but these are still far less than those of a deity. Laeral's existence is tied to Mystra's realization that most mortals were not tough enough to carry divine power—some withered and died, like the elfqueen Aloevan of Ardeepor, while others were twisted and corrupted, like the mage Sammaster, who began to think of himself as a god and built the Cult of the Dragon. Thus Mystra proceeded to breed her own children through Elué Shundar, ensuring the Chosen would be resilient enough to bear the Silver Fire.

Did You Know?

• Laeral Silverhand is one of the Seven Sisters, daughters of Elué Shundar (possessed by Mystra) and Dornal Silverhand, wed in the Year of Drifting Stars (760 DR).
• The first daughter, Anastra Syluné, was born the following winter in the Year of Laughter (761 DR).
• As a Chosen of Mystra, Laeral carries the Silver Fire, a portion of Mystra's divine power that grants virtual immortality and quick healing.
• Mystra bred her own children through Elué Shundar because most mortals could not carry divine power without withering or being corrupted.
• The mage Sammaster, who was twisted by carrying divine power, began to think of himself as a god and built the Cult of the Dragon.