Wyndyfarh

Lady Wyndyfarh was an unusual being of some unknown race that dwelled within Weathercote Wood for some time during the mid–14 century DR.

Description
Wyndyfarh took on the appearance of a tall and slender, pale-skinned woman with long brown-and-white striped hair that ran down to below her hips. While she possessed great beauty, such as that possessed by elven women, Wyndyfarh had penetrating black eyes with no aparent irises. Her willowy hands looked quite unusual due to elongated fingers that were not found among most known humanoid races. While in this form she dressed herself in a fine silk-like gown that perfectly matched her warm-hued but pale skin and dichromatic hair.

In truth she had a more avian appearance,

with claws

Personality
Wyndyfarh presented herself as a noblewoman of the natural world, expecting others to treat her with the reverence offered to a true lady of court. She was cordial to those she welcomed into her domain,

Relationships
Wyndyfarh had a trusted servant in the goblin named Sheemzher.

The Lady of the Wood was also served by the creatures of her forest, most notably the myriad of flies, mantises, beetles, and other insects of vibrant colors akin to glimmering gems like aquamarines and rubies.

History
In the, Wyndyfarh dispatched Sheemzher to Parnast to enlist the aid of the mage Druhallen and his companions, Galimer, Rozt'a, and Tiep to recover an ancient artifact for her patron goddess. While the group was hesitant to follow, the good lady appeared to Rozt'a in a dream and thoroughly convinced the otherwise skeptical and well-traveled fighter-for-hire. During their travels through the forest the young rogue Tiep aggravated the local wildlife, attempted to steal valuable amber from trees, and needlessly killed the insects that served as Wyndyfarh's eyes and ears within her domain.

As the group presented themselves before her temple, Lady Wyndyfarh received them with polite reticence, until it was revealed they had stolen and killed while traveling through her forest.

Rumors & Legends
Rumors about Lady Wyndyfarh appearing in Parnast during the night abounded within the isolated village. Some folks said she would heal the sick and ailing while others claimed she would abduct agents of the Zhentarim.