Yvandre Rillyn

Yvandre Rillyn was an expert swordsman and aspiring politician as well as the head of the Rillyn noble family of Baldur's Gate during the late 15 century DR. She was largely responsible for her family's return to glory among the city's aristocratic patriar families.

"Complicated problems are defeated in the same manner as overwhelming forces: divine and conquer."

- Yvandre Rillyn's personal outlook.

Personality
Yvandre was a strong-willed woman that always maintained a professional demeanor, even if she was a bit curt at times. She wore her emotions on her sleeve, and could not abide the lazy or feckless nobles found among the Baldurian upper class.

To Yvandre, the Rillyn family and its legacy remained as the guiding force of all her actions. She proved a strong partner to anyone whose goals aligned with those of her family, and an unforgiving foe to anyone that wronged them. Yvandre was idealistic that they could restore their name and once again be considered among the city's most well-regarded patriar families.

Abilities
She was an exceptionally skilled fighter with a sword, owing her expertise in part to her years as a mercenary of the Flaming Fist.

Activities
Yvandre had an exceptional mind for business and ran a very successful school for martial combat. She was a demanding but excellent instructor to her students, but on occasion recruited guest instructors from local adventuring companies passing through Baldur's Gate.

Relationships
Throughout her life she maintained friendships with many of her former fellow Flaming Fish soldiers.

She was also friends with the copper dragon Hastarglyrr, a noble dragon that watched over her and the Rillyn family.

History
In her youth, Yvandre could not stand the stifling lifestyle that accompanied a young noblewoman and joined the Flaming Fist. Her military career saw her serve many years with the Fist along with several other prominent mercenary companies.

During the early 1480's DR, Yvandre's uncle Machil was believed to have squandered the Rillyn family fortune away on frivolities. In truth he spent the riches on the hopes that a magical spell could cure him of the deadly curse placed upon him.

Regardless of the circumstances, Yvandre felt compelled to aid her family during their time of need. She returned to the city and worked tirelessly to fill the family's coffers and restore their name among the Baldurian elite. In the, she transformed family estate of Rillyn House into a martial academy for prospective warriors. Her hard work payed off. After five years of instruction, Yvandre had graduated her first class of students.

Yvandre found personal and professional success for herself as well. By the, the resolute noblewoman emerged as a promising figure in the political circles of Baldur's Gate.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Candlekeep Mysteries: "The Scrivener's Tale"