Aestrella Shanfarel
Aestrella Shanfarel is the enormously popular grand diva of the Royal Opera House in the Free City of Greyhawk. She also performs at the Grand Theater.[1]
| Aestrella Shanfarel | |
|---|---|
| Names and titles | |
| Title(s): | Grand diva |
| General info | |
| Occupation: | Opera singer |
| Home: | Free City |
| Gender: | Female |
| Species: | Greyhawk dragon |
| Dates | |
| Age: | Appears 39 (in 598 CY) |
Description
Aestrella appears as a 5'0" tall, slender half-elven maiden of youthful age (about 22 in human terms, in 581 CY) and comely appearance, with honey-blond hair and blue-green eyes typical of Celene half-elves.[2]
Unbeknownst to anyone, though, Aestrella is actually a Greyhawk dragon in disguise. She does not reveal this to anyone, except in the most extreme circumstances.[2]
Personality
As a dragon, Aestrella enjoys the applause and flattery which come from being adored by members of the social elite. The flowers, gems, jewelry, and other lovely gifts showered upon her also feed right into her nature as a dragon. Otherwise, she is affable, sweet, and kind, playing the persona she has chosen as a socialite and performer.
Abilities
Aestrella has all the normal racial abilities of a Greyhawk dragon[3][4].
Possessions
Aestrella has a home at the far eastern corner of the Garden Quarter, nestled in a grove of trees, just south of the Duke's Gate.[5]
Activities
While Aestrella is known for attending many social events like charity functions with regularity, her "extra-curricular" activities are more notable.
She uses her magical abilities to discern when there are foul goings-on or political skullduggery in the city (through spells such as detect thoughts or detect evil or know alignment), and works to put obstacles in the way of evildoers and chaotic people who seek to disrupt live in the city[3]. She investigates suspicious persons, and then uses her charm and enthrall abilities to coordinate efforts to subtly push people to take action that would interfere or stop the plans of the person. Sometimes, it's as easy as using a suggestion.[2]
She is very familiar with the City of Greyhawk's legal code, and quietly arranges situations which lead to the discovery of their plots and guilt. She sometimes sends tips to the City Watch, either mailed in secret, delivered by a courier, or dropped off at Watch Houses. The City Watch does not know either the identity of the tipster or of her as a dragon. [2][1]
Relationships
Aestrella has not ever been married, but has many suitors and admirers, including Otto.
History
Aestrella retired by Goodmonth 598 CY. She performed after her retirement at Nerof Gasgal's funeral service.[6] Since Greyhawk dragons alter their appearance over time, it can be safely calculated she would have appeared to be a half-elven woman approximately 40 years old around the time of her retirement and performance at the funeral.
See Also
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Breault, Mike, ed. Greyhawk Monstrous Compendium Appendix. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990.
- Brown, Richard W and Anne Brown. Flames of the Falcon. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR. 1990.
- Menge, Eric. “Greyhawk Grumbler #3.” Living Greyhawk Column: Game Tips. Wizards of the Coast, June 23, 2003. Acessed Jan 29, 2020: [1]
- Moore, Roger E. The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
- Niles, Douglas, Rik Rose, and Carl Sargent. The City of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
- Reynolds, Sean K. Creature Catalog IV: Campaign Classics, Dragon #339.
- Ward, James. Greyhawk Adventures. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1988.
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aestrella Shanfarel | Non-player character | Dragon, Greyhawk, | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 23, 61, 75 |
| Aestrella Shanfarel | Non-player character | Dragon, Greyhawk, | From the Ashes: References Card | #13 |
| Aestrella Shanfarel | Non-player character | Dragon, Greyhawk, | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 5 |
| Aestrella Shanfarel | Non-player character | Dragon, Greyhawk, | The Adventure Begins | 85 |
| Aestrella Shanfarel | Non-player character | Dragon, Greyhawk, | WGA3 Flames of the Falcon | 28, 29, 47, 48, 49 |