Laeral Silverhand

Laeral Silverhand is known as the Lady Mage of Waterdeep. Together with her husband Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun they lead the Moonstars, a dissident faction of the Harpers, which seeks to arrange the destiny of the cities and nation of the North.

Laeral is one of seven female spellcasters, born to the ranger Dornal Silverhand (and his wife Elué), known as the Seven Sisters.

She has one daughter, a human girl named Maura, conceived by Laeral during her time under the influence of the Crown of Horns by an unknown father. Maura is in love with the Crown Prince of Evermeet, Lamruil.

In 1337 DR, Laeral led an adventuring band called The Nine on an expedition when they acquired the Crown of Horns. Laeral donned the headpiece and descended into madness.

Twenty years later, in 1357 DR, Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun traveled to the stronghold of the band known as The Nine in the High Forest and freed Laerel Silverhand from the Crown of Horns and its curse and therefore also from Myrkul's influence. Laeral returned with him to Waterdeep for more healing, and after that, they were inseparable and she is referred to as Lady Arunsun, though they were never married. The mysterious circumstances surrounding Laeral and Khelben's meeting and subsequent partnership has led some to believe that Laeral is enslaved to Khelben against her will. Laeral has never denied this, instead preferring to let those who wish Khelben harm seek her out as an ally against him.

Magic items and spells
Laeral created a magic steel shield that grants the wielder spell resistance, and shields of this type were subsequently named "Laeral's spell shield". Although there is a type of magic armor called "Laeral's storm armor", it is not clear what role Laeral had in its development.