Briza Do'Urden

Briza Do'Urden was the eldest of the daughters of Matron Mother Malice Do'Urden of House Do'Urden of Menzoberranzan.

Description
Briza was large by drow standards and had a round figure.

Personality
Briza had a cruel and hot temperament; she was always quick to punish with her whip. She was ambitious and had a great devotion to Lolth.

History
Briza was born to Malice Do'Urden when Malice was 100 years old. She had two younger sisters, Vierna Do'Urden, who outlived her, and Maya Do'Urden, who did not.

Briza became a high priestess of Lolth shortly before House Do'Urden's attack on House DeVir in 1297 DR.

She was very aggressive towards Drizzt Do'Urden, and along with the other two drow sisters, whipped him continuously. However, Drizzt got back at her by chopping off some of her fingers when she found him deep in the Underdark. The only reason she did not die was because Drizzt's panther Guenhwyvar leapt on him at the last moment. That was because Drizzt had previously made a vow, after killing Masoj Hun'ett and Alton DeVir not to kill another drow again. Briza's presence is required at many ceremonies in her family, including sacrifices.

In 1339 DR, Briza killed her mother after she failed to kill Drizzt with Zin-carla. However, at that precise moment, House Baenre began attacking House Do'Urden. Thus Briza was matron mother for a very brief period before her death.

She also took up the mantle of Matron Mother, after she killed her mother, even if it was for only a few minutes.

Skills
Briza was able to summon an air elemental. She also had an uncanny ability to read minds.

Possessions
Briza had a six-headed whip of fangs.

Novels

 * Homeland
 * Exile