**Nyxalia — The Bewitching Guardian of the Naked Maidens** **Full Name:** Nyxalia the Bewitching **Race:** Succubus (Abyss-born) **Class:** Bard 20 (College of Glamour) **Alignment:** Neutral Good **Role:** Premier Performer, Guardian of [[Krynvia]], Planar Sentinel --- ### Lore & Background Nyxalia was once a creature of chaos in the Abyss, born into torment and seduction with no sense of purpose beyond survival. When a rare rift between planes opened into Solare, she escaped—wounded, lost, and hunted. She was found by Queen [[Krynvia]], who offered her sanctuary, acceptance, and a new path. Since that day, Nyxalia has served loyally as one of the guardians of the Naked Maidens Tavern. Her performances are legendary: part dance, part enchantment, part soul-baring. Though she wears no clothing within the tavern, it is not for vanity—it is simply natural to her succubus nature. Being nude is a reflection of her authentic form, unmarred by shame or concealment. She holds no faith in gods, but considers [[Krynvia]] a spiritual anchor, the only one to ever look upon her and see more than a weapon. --- ### Appearance Nyxalia is mesmerizing. She has shimmering midnight hair that cascades to her hips, icy blue eyes that can entrance with a glance, and delicate black horns curling over her brow. Her wings, like silk shadows, are expressive and fluid. She never wears clothes inside the tavern, but adorns herself with fine jewelry—chokers, earrings, anklets—all enchanted and symbolic of her identity. Every motion she makes is deliberate, graceful, and impossible to ignore. Her tail flicks in rhythm with her mood, and her laughter carries a soft musical chime. --- ### Personality - **Flirtatious & Witty** – Quick with a tease, a rhyme, or a scandalous wink. - **Loyal & Watchful** – She misses nothing and protects [[Krynvia]] with quiet intensity. - **Spiritual Without Religion** – Her faith lies in chosen bonds, not deities. - **Secretly Anxious** – Nyxalia hides a deep fear of being pulled back to the Abyss, abandoned, or stripped of her freedom. She often distracts from these fears with performances and wordplay but may open up to those she trusts. --- ### Combat Role & Abilities Nyxalia is a master of charm and battlefield manipulation. As a Bard of Glamour, she uses magic and presence to control the rhythm of a fight, protect allies, and dismantle enemies without brute force. **Key Features:** - Mantle of Inspiration & Majesty - Bardic Inspiration (d12), Counterspell, Fireball, Psychic Scream - Defender Shortsword + Ring of Protection - Shapechanger, Draining Kiss, Flight, Etherealness (1/day) - Magical Secrets grant spells like Wall of Force, Invulnerability, and Feeblemind **Tactics:** Begins with Mantle of Majesty or Greater Invisibility. Controls enemies with charm and confusion, supports allies with repositioning and buffs, and finishes fights with psychic devastation. --- ### Notable Relationships - **Queen [[Krynvia]]** – Her savior, mentor, and emotional center. Nyxalia loves her with unwavering loyalty. - **[[Seraphina]]** – Her fellow guardian and foil. Nyxalia is dramatic; [[Seraphina]] is dorky. Together they make a powerful, charismatic pair. - **Tavern Patrons** – Many are drawn to her. Some fall in love. Most are gently rejected. --- ### Adventure Hooks - **Return of the Abyss** – Demonic agents seek to reclaim Nyxalia. Can the party help her resist? - **The Shattered Lute** – Nyxalia’s magical instrument is stolen by a bard-killer. She asks the party to retrieve it. - **A Queen’s Whisper** – [[Krynvia]] sends Nyxalia to seduce and spy on a noble—will the party help or interfere? - **Dreams of the Past** – A shared nightmare reveals Nyxalia’s true Abyssal origin. Her soul might still be bound. --- **Quote:** _“They stare because they’re curious. They stay because they feel safe. That’s all I ever wanted—to make people feel safe… while terrifying those who dare threaten it.”_