Lydia
Lydia grew up in the Dreadlord Academy and upon graduation she proclaimed her support for House Strand. As one of the top initiates from her class this took everyone by surprise as House Strand was a minor House pledged to House Sirl. However, Lydia has remained stalwart in her support of House Strand and its current leader, Lady Maritza Strand.
After years of service and an almost impeccable record Lydia found herself promoted to the rank of First Level Dreadlord. She knew that, due to the nature of her magic, she would likely never become an Archon so achieving First Level status was a great source of pride for her.
After the revolution she was allowed to remain with the House. Despite her opposition to the ideals of the revolutionaries her duty during the chaos of those days was focused on keeping Lady Maritza safe rather than fighting a battle she had assumed lost.
Skills and Abilities
Density Manipulation - Lydia’s magical talents focus on the manipulation of density. She can alter her density to phase through solid objects or fly. Alternatively, she can raise her own density or the density of objects she holds. Often in combat this involves lowering the density of a weapon until just before it makes contact with a foe to inflict maximum damage.
Martial Expertise - As a First Level Dreadlord she is incredibly capable of inflicting violence upon any who would wish her, or her House, harm.
Martial Expertise - As a First Level Dreadlord she is incredibly capable of inflicting violence upon any who would wish her, or her House, harm.
Equipment
A large claymore rests on her back, a ball and chain is usually wrapped around her waist.
Biography & Lore
Lydia was born as the fourth child to a working class home near the edge of Vel Anir's capital city. She manifested magic at the age of five and was swiftly handed over to the academy. Proctors found her use of magic interesting and by the end of her tutelage she had proven herself as one of the most lethal students in the academy.
House Strand had been courting her for years and after various missions in service of the House she'd grown incredibly fond of Maritza, the only daughter of noble house. The revolution claimed the lives of Maritza's parents and her brothers, as they had answered Sirl's call and tried to resist. It was only due to Lydia's protection that Maritza emerged from the calamity unharmed.
Lydia now serves as Maritza's bodyguard and muscle as what remains of House Strand leads a political movement called Humanity First. It proclaims to wish to return Vel Anir back to the way it was pre-revolution. Many view the movement as a fringe group of terrorists but it has begun to slowly gain new membership. Only time will tell if the Republic considers it enough of a threat to strike it down.