Caelar Argent

Caelar Argent, most commonly known as the Shining Lady, was an aasimar who led a crusade through the Sword Coast in the.

"You know my name. You know my cause. But you do not know my story. Mine is a noble family, blessed in every way. The Argents are destined for greatness, or so some think. I thought it myself once."

- Caelar, addressing the Shining Crusade.

Description
Thanks to her angelic heritage Caelar's eyes shown with a bright blue radiance.

Personality
Caelar Argent was exceptionally charismatic and could inspire great deeds in her followers. While she was also capable of greatness, throughout her life she proved to be impetuous, uncompromising and exceedingly selfish.

Abilities
As an aasimar Caelar was resistant to the elements and magic. She could hurl bolts of divine energy at her foes.

Possessions
Caelar wielded a unique longsword called Aster's Edge and a shield called Solar Aegis. She wore the Mail of the Hallowed Hero and the Circlet of the Cynosure.

Relationships
Her uncle, Aun Argent was a noted paladin in the Order of the Aster.

History
She hailed from Waterdeep, where her family had ties with the Order of the Aster. Divine blood ran through the Argent family, though it was dormant for generations until Caelar was born. When she was nine years old, Caelar was tasked to watch over the order's library. While carrying out her duties, she succumbed to temptation and read aloud from the Tome of The Nine and got herself locked in Belhifet's torture cage in Avernus. Her uncle Aun made an offer to Belhifet and traded his own soul in return for that of Caelar.

Afterwards, Caelar left the order and met the priest Hephernaan. He hid his true identity as a follower of Belhifet and convinced Caelar to lead a crusade to Avernus in order to rescue her uncle. Together, they gathered an army and marched to Dragonspear Castle, within which was a well-known gate to the Nine Hells existed.

Appearances

 * Video Games
 * Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear