Nhadine Moreth is an ex-military officer and a member of Nicolas Beaufont's adventuring party during The Search for the Star and The Shadows of an Empire. She is not known to have any House affiliation.
Appearance
Nhadine is tall and muscular, a form she maintains through constant training. While sometimes seen in the armor she wore during wartime, she prefers to dress casually, in comfortable clothing. Her hair is cropped to her shoulders, rather than long like most Illhad’orian elves of stature.
Despite leaving military service, Nhadine’s ears remain docked.
Personality
Nhadine serves the role of a “mother figure” in Nicolas’s party, though it’s unclear if this was forced upon her or if it was a role she took up willingly. In contrast to her companions, Nhadine is level-headed and pragmatic, and looks down upon those who are egotistical or ineffectual. She has a caring heart, but is unwilling to waste her time on those who don’t make an effort to improve on their own.
Background
Early Life
Nhadine was raised in a small village in central Illhad’or under protection of House Amaaril. By her account, her childhood was pleasant.
After reaching the age of majority, Nhadine left home to train as a military officer.
Military Service
As a commander, Nhadine led a regiment of troops on primarily defensive operations. She would eventually leave service in shame after failing to defend a town outside of Morravin, where many of her soldiers died due to her failure to act. Due to her disappearance, she believes herself to have been officially counted among the dead.
The Star of Abbathor
Nhadine was approached by Nicolas Beaufont and his companions for temporary work, to which she agreed in order to pay off some debts. While she had no intention of staying with the group, she found it a better alternative to staying in Illhad’or, and she felt she was the only member capable of caring for Zephyr Blackthorpe properly.
Nhadine has expressed that she would like to leave the party, but much of her wages remain unpaid and she would not be able to bring Zephyr with her.
Abilities
Nhadine possesses the strength and talent of an Illhad’orian blademaster, as well as a high degree of intelligence and force of personality. She is capable of some minor magical feats in addition to her martial prowess.
Nhadine carries an enchanted sword, Tempest, which is capable of transmitting electric attacks.
Interactions
The Search for the Star
Nhadine played a minor role as an antagonist both in the temple at Mt. Selliduin and in Doladrion during Nicolas Beaufont's pursuit of Aurumvorax.
The Shadows of an Empire
Nhadine played a very minor role in later events, due to her fairly consistent status as a background actor.
After the events of The Shadows of an Empire, Nhadine would leave Nic's party following Maestro's disappearance and emigrate to Noravia with Zephyr Blackthorpe to work for the Adventurers' Guild.