Silmerhelve

Silmerhelve was a noble family of Waterdeep in the 14 century DR.

Base of Operations
The family's villa was located in the Sea Ward of Waterdeep.

Their principal country estate, Helvenblade House, was located near the northeastern edge of Kryptgarden Forest, northwest of Westbridge.

Relationships
The bronze dragon Nymmurh watched over the Silmerhelves using scrying magic. Another draconic friend of the family, the secretive bronze dragon Umsheryoth, guarded Helvenblade House.

Possessions
One of several magical heirlooms held by the family was Nimoar's blazing bulwark, a magical shield borne by Nimoar the Reaver. After Nimoar's death, the blazing bulwark came to the family, where it was passed down for generations.

One of the greatest treasures of the family, gifted by Nymmurh, was a stormsword - a magical elven longsword capable of firing lightning bolts and protecting its wielder against lightning damage.

History
The Silmerhelve family was ennobled in 1259 DR.

In the early 14 century DR, the heir of the family, Laerlos Silmerhelve II, rebelled against his parents' wishes and joined the Moonlight Men, led by famed bard Mintiper Moonsilver. Laerlos II died in the Battle of Turnstone Pass against a horde of orcs. His death sent his parents into depression from which they never fully recovered. Several of the family's heirlooms were lost. The items were sought by the family and included the griffonlance of goring, Nimoar's blazing bulwark, and the silverhelm of the Guardian, which was a relic of the god Helm.

Notable Members

 * Laerlos Silmerhelve: leader of the family circa 1372 DR.
 * Tannyth Silmerhelve: consort of Laerlos.
 * Laerlos Silmerhelve II: the only son of Laerlos and Tannyth.
 * Tarkas Silmerhelve: the family heir as of 1372 DR.
 * Kylynne Silmerhelve: a tiefling magistrate.
 * Dala Silmerhelve: daughter of Lord Olrath Silmerhelve and acted as political face of her house during The Tyranny of Dragons.
 * Ravithara Silmerhelve: the fourth cousin of Laerlos Silmerhelve.
 * Emmeros Silmerhelve: son of Ravithara Silmerhelve and Volothamp Geddarm.