Silmerhelve (pronounced: /ˈsɪlmɜːrhɛlv/ SIL-mur-helv[1][2]) was a noble family of Waterdeep in the 14th century DR.[1]
Base of Operations[]
The family's villa was located in the Sea Ward of Waterdeep.[3][4]
Their principal country estate, Helvenblade House, was located near the northeastern edge of Kryptgarden Forest, northwest of Westbridge.[1][5]
Relationships[]
The bronze dragon Nymmurh watched over the Silmerhelves using scrying magic.[6] Another draconic friend of the family, the secretive bronze dragon Umsheryoth, guarded Helvenblade House.[5]
Possessions[]
One of several magical heirlooms held by the family was Nimoar's blazing bulwark, a magical shield borne by Nimoar the Reaver. After Nimoar's death, the blazing bulwark came to the family, where it was passed down for generations.[7][8]
One of the greatest treasures of the family, gifted by Nymmurh, was a stormsword[9] - a magical elven longsword capable of firing lightning bolts and protecting its wielder against lightning damage.[10]
History[]
The Silmerhelve family was ennobled in 1259 DR.[1]
In the early 14th century DR, the heir of the family, Laerlos Silmerhelve II, rebelled against his parents' wishes and joined the Moonlight Men, led by famed bard Mintiper Moonsilver. Laerlos II died in the Battle of Turnstone Pass against a horde of orcs. His death sent his parents into depression from which they never fully recovered. Several of the family's heirlooms were lost. The items were sought by the family and included the griffonlance of goring, Nimoar's blazing bulwark, and the silverhelm of the Guardian, which was a relic of the god Helm.[7]
Notable Members[]
- Laerlos Silmerhelve: leader of the family circa 1372 DR.[1]
- Tannyth Silmerhelve: consort of Laerlos.[1]
- Laerlos Silmerhelve II: the only son of Laerlos and Tannyth.[7]
- Tarkas Silmerhelve: the family heir as of 1372 DR.[1]
- Kylynne Silmerhelve: a tiefling magistrate.[11]
- Dala Silmerhelve: daughter of Lord Olrath Silmerhelve and acted as political face of her house during The Tyranny of Dragons.
- Ravithara Silmerhelve: the fourth cousin of Laerlos Silmerhelve.[1]
- Emmeros Silmerhelve: son of Ravithara Silmerhelve and Volothamp Geddarm.[1][12]
Appendix[]
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Further Reading[]
- Ed Greenwood (August 1998). “Wyrms of the North: Nymmurh”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon #250 (TSR, Inc.), pp. 80–84.
References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Eric L. Boyd (2005-09-28). Noble Houses of Waterdeep (Zipped PDF). Web Enhancement for City of Splendors: Waterdeep. Wizards of the Coast. pp. 7–8. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2009-10-07.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Who's Who in Waterdeep”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 8. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1987). Waterdeep and the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 97. ISBN 0-88038-490-5.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 92, 97. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Richard Baker, et al. (April 2015). Princes of the Apocalypse. Edited by Michele Carter, Stacy Janssen. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 32, 34. ISBN 978-0-7869-6578-6.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1987). Waterdeep and the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 56. ISBN 0-88038-490-5.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Eric L. Boyd (2001-08-29). Part 1: Moonlight's Triumph. Mintiper's Chapbook. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (2002-01-30). Part 10: Chronicler's Compendium. Mintiper's Chapbook. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (August 1998). “Wyrms of the North: Nymmurh”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon #250 (TSR, Inc.), p. 81.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (1997). “The magic of Myth Drannor”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon Annual #2 (TSR, Inc.) (2)., pp. 88–94.
- ↑ Christopher Perkins, James Haeck, James Introcaso, Adam Lee, Matthew Sernett (September 2018). Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. Edited by Jeremy Crawford. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 30. ISBN 978-0-7869-6625-7.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (August 1998). “Wyrms of the North: Nymmurh”. In Dave Gross ed. Dragon #250 (TSR, Inc.), p. 80.
Connections[]
Former Houses
Deepwinter • Gildeggh • Maernos • Shadowdusk • Zoar