Vajra Safahr (pronounced: VAJ-rah sah-FAR) is the seventh Blackstaff of Waterdeep, a title she ascended to in 1479 DR when her mentor and lover, Unknown, was killed.
Though having become the Blackstaff at a young age, Vajra is a skilled wizard, even capable of casting a lone spell while entirely paralyzed, and thus incapable of performing verbal incantations or hand-gestures. The effect of this spell was to fire forth a few rays of amber-colored energy from her eyes.
History
Early Years
Vajra was born in Tethyr to paladin Tamik yn Tamik al Safahr and Parama yr Manshaka. She had several older siblings, but she was the only one born with sorcerous talent. She grew up at Sheshyr House in Tethyr, the family home.
When Vajra was fourteen, her father and her aunt died in defense of Darromar, which was attacked by assassins. She turned away from sorcery and towards wizardry, since it was what was able to save the Queen and King. She was apprenticed to Mynda Gyrfalcon-Thann and Princess Zandra, Court Vizeras of her homeland.
She came to Waterdeep in order to learn foreign magic for a brief time (a requirement for her course of study) around 1476 DR. However, she fell in love with Samark Dhanzscul, the Blackstaff, and remained in the city much longer than planned.
Blackstaff
Samark made Vajra the heir to the Blackstaff, but he was killed in 1479 DR before she was fully prepared to assume the role of Blackstaff. Much of the power of the Blackstaff flowed into Vajra on Samark's death, but because she hadn't undergone the proper preparation, she was left semi-conscious and delusional. During this period she was captured by an evil mage trying to claim the power of Blackstaff for himself but was later saved by Renaer Neverember and a group of friends.
Because of having inherited the Blackstaff's power without the proper rituals, Vajra had to fight for control against the former Blackstaffs for control of her mind. Once she managed to return to Blackstaff Tower, she was tested by the previous Blackstaffs and was allowed to officially assume the role of Blackstaff.
As the current Blackstaff she also took control over The Gray Hands and Force Grey as well as Blackstaff Academy, a school for mages, out of Blackstaff Tower.
Just like the Blackstaffs before her, her personal office takes on the shape and feel of her inner personality and desires. When entering her room you will be greeted by the sight of an endless crystal clear lake under a bright starry night sky. A desk and other useful furniture can be found close to the entrance seemingly floating atop the waters. When walking through this magical space you might get the feeling of walking on water while it does in fact feel solid under your feet.
Current Happenings
After having heard the news of a group of adventurers having saved Renaer Neverember. After doing some research on these people, Vajra got quite intrigued by this group, particularly in the Dragonborn Sorceror called Punko. She send them a message in the form of her Tressym familiar inviting them to Blackstaff Tower for a meeting. Once The Trollskull Crushers went to see her she offered them a place in The Gray Hands and to tutor Punko personally after they completed a simple task for her.