Laudna

A resurrected human who hears the voice of Delilah Briarwood and shares a bond with Imogen Temult.

Laudna is a central member of the Bells Hells, a human Hollow One warlock/sorcerer whose existence defies natural law. Originally from Whitestone, she was killed during the massacre that began the Whitestone Rebellion in 810 PD and subsequently resurrected by necromantic magic. Since her return, she has occasionally heard the voice of the deceased Delilah Briarwood. For decades, Laudna wandered alone before meeting Imogen Temult in the Taloned Highlands. The two traveled to Jrusar in 843 PD to investigate their supernatural origins. Her journey with the Bells Hells is marked by a profound romantic relationship with Imogen and a harrowing death at the hands of Otohan Thull, which was followed by a successful quest to resurrect her once more.

Quick Facts

Character type: Human (Hollow One)
Class: Warlock/Sorcerer
Affiliation: Bells Hells
Companion: Imogen Temult

Lore & Background

Laudna's history begins in Whitestone during the Whitestone Rebellion. She was killed in the massacre that occurred in 810 PD and brought back to life through necromantic magic, becoming a Hollow One. This resurrection left her susceptible to hearing the voice of Delilah Briarwood, a connection that has persisted for decades. Before joining the Bells Hells, she lived as a wanderer until meeting Imogen in the Taloned Highlands. Their bond deepened during their journey to Jrusar in 843 PD, where they sought answers regarding Laudna's necromantic nature and Imogen's psionic abilities. The campaign reveals that her survival is tied to complex magical forces, as she was later killed by Otohan Thull of the Ruby Vanguard at Paragon's Call fortress, necessitating another resurrection.

Reader's Guide

Laudna plays a vital role as both a warlock and sorcerer, utilizing necromantic magic derived from her Hollow One status. She is characterized by her long-term companionship with Imogen Temult, a relationship that developed during their travels from the Taloned Highlands to Jrusar in 843 PD. Her narrative arc includes two deaths: one in 810 PD during the Whitestone Rebellion and another at Paragon's Call fortress at the hands of Otohan Thull. Both instances were followed by magical resurrections, highlighting her supernatural endurance. Laudna occasionally hears the voice of the deceased Delilah Briarwood. Her character offers a unique perspective on mortality, as she navigates life while carrying the weight of past trauma and the presence of a deceased figure within her mind.