Cortarra

Cortarra was an evil enchantress who resided in the north of the Lord's Keep in Llorkh in the mid–14 century DR.

Description
Cortarra was described as being a short woman with long, dark hair. She wore a red outfit that was fastened by a skull emblem. The enchantress was said to be fascinated with the protector of pilgrims that lived by the Unicorn Run, Lezoul of the Great Oaks. She dwelt in a luxurious room in the upper levels of Geildarr's keep.

Possessions
The magic-user owned a dagger +2, a wand of magic missiles and a set of bracers of defense. She also owned a few darts, which she fought with if not in a good position to cast spells.

History
In 1358 DR, a prisoner called Siulajia was captured by the Zhentarim and taken to meet with Geildarr Ithym. Cortarra, who was close to Lord Geildarr, became very jealous when she found out another woman was meeting with the lord. The frustrated mage chained Siulajia up, but did not kill her, keeping her locked up in her room instead.

Some time later, Cortarra wrote a letter to Lord Geildarr, claiming that Siulajia knew nothing of important events that concerned the Zhentarim. However, she was interrupted by the Heroes of Ascore, and at this point leaped upon her prisoner. After the struggle, both women stood to their feet, but appeared identical, the enchantress having transformed into Siulajia. They both claimed to be Siulajia in identical voices, but the heroes managed to tell them apart, and rescued the prisoner.

The enraged mage attacked the party with a contingent of Zhentarim soldiers and her cockatrices, but was slain.

Appearances

 * Video games
 * Treasures of the Savage Frontier