Storm Silverhand
A warrior-mage whose stormy heart has weathered centuries of magical cataclysms.
Storm Silverhand endures as one of Faerûn’s most formidable figures, a living bridge between mortal heroism and divine magic. As a Chosen of Mystra and a founding member of the Seven Sisters, she has stood against cosmic threats for over a century, protecting Waterdeep and the North with an unyielding resolve.
- Role
- Archmage, Harper Agent, One of the Seven Sisters
- Affiliation
- The Seven Sisters, The Harpers, Chosen of Mystra
- First Appearance
- The Crystal Shard (R.A. Salvatore's Forgotten Realms series)
- Status
- Alive (Post-Second Sundering)
- Notable Relationships
- Sister to Elminster Aumar and the other Six Sisters
Lore & Background
Storm Silverhand was not Elminster’s biological daughter, but rather a child he found and raised in Shadowdale as one of his favored apprentices. Alongside her sisters, she trained under the Old Mage to become a master of both blade and spell. Her name reflects her volatile temper and mastery over weather magic, though she is equally deadly with steel.
In Their Own Story
The wind howled through the ruins of Myth Drannor, carrying the scent of ozone and ancient dust. Storm Silverhand stood atop a fractured pillar, her cloak snapping violently in the gale as she scanned the horizon for the tear in reality that marked a teleportation gate. Beside her, the air thickened with static electricity, a visible manifestation of her simmering power. "They are coming," she muttered, voice barely audible over the storm. Her hand rested on the hilt of her sword, fingers dancing through the air to weave blue lightning into a protective ward. The gate flickered open, spilling forth shadowy entities that hissed against the daylight. With a sharp cry, Storm unleashed a torrent of lightning from her fingertips and blade, illuminating the ruins in a brilliant flash before the darkness was consumed by fire.
Reader's Guide
Storm Silverhand is a complex character defined by her dual nature as both a fierce warrior and a masterful archmage. She refuses to rely on spells alone; instead, she prefers to close distance with a sword, channeling arcane energy through her weapon to strike at the heart of her enemies. Players should portray her as resilient but weary, carrying the weight of centuries while maintaining an unwavering loyalty to the Harpers and the Weave.
Did You Know?
- Mystra created the Seven Sisters by mating with Dornal Silverhand after realizing most mortals could not safely carry her divine power.
- The first daughter of Mystra and Dornal was Anastra Syluné, born in the Year of Laughter (761 DR).
- Elué Shundar was a half-elf who possessed the form of Mystra to bear the goddess's children.
- One of Mystra's children, Sammaster, became corrupted by his power and founded the Cult of the Dragon.
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