Mirabeta Selkirk

Mirabeta Selkirk was an influental countess of Sembia in 1372 DR.

Activities
Mirabeta decided to invest in the Six Coffers Market trading house and funded heavily the Church of Waukeen after it reestablished itself in Sembia.

Relashionship
Mirabeta used her sons and nephew as minions for her illegal dealings. She had a poor consideration of her cousin Kendrick Selkirk. Her main competitor for power inside the family was Miklos Selkirk. In 1374 DR her niece Eyril Hraven was her main advisor. Her house mage was Rynon. Mirabeta had a contact among the Cult of the Dragon, Morthan.

Personality
Born into the wealth of the Selkirk family, Mirabeta was a truly evil person who was interested only his power, and was even involved with the slave trade with her sons and nephews.

History
Mirabeta gained power after 1372 DR when her cousin Kendrick Selkirk was elected Overmaster because, on contrary from his predecessor Elduth Yarmmaster, Kendrick heavily depended on the help of his family, especially his eldest son Miklos Selkirk.

In 1374 DR Kendrick was poisoned by Rivalen Tanthul of Thultanthar. Not knowing the truth, Mirabeta acted in order to be elected the new Overmaster against Endren Corrinthal of Saerb. She became the first Overmistress in history. After the formal start of Sembian Civil War she was granted also the power as war regent in order to defeat the rebel towns of Saerb and Selgaunt.

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Shadowbred
 * ''Shadowstorm