Kelda Rue

Grand Magus of Arcantryl at the Temple of the Seven Stars in Eastdale. The temple is the largest Arcantryl church outside Threshold, with a library that attracts scholars and mages. Kelda oversees low-level priest/mage-priests and stands as a softer counterweight to St. Ygg's harsher religious order.

Class & Level: Magic-User 9
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Race: Human
Experience Points: 25,000+ (approx. level 9)

Hit Points: 31 (rolled 4d4 + 9 for Constitution bonus)
Armor Class: 7 (robe + minor protective wards)
THAC0: 18
Movement: 120’ / 24’
Saves:

• vs. Death/Poison: 9
• vs. Magic Wands: 11
• vs. Paralysis/Polymorph: 12
• vs. Breath Weapons: 14
• vs. Spells: 13

Abilities:

• Strength: 10
• Dexterity: 12
• Constitution: 13
• Intelligence: 18 (+1d4 extra spells)
• Wisdom: 16
• Charisma: 15

Special Abilities / Features:

• Arcane Spellcasting: Knows all 1st–5th level Magic-User spells available at level 9.
• Temple Authority: Commands respect within the Temple of Arcantryl; may call upon acolytes, magical wards, and temple resources.
• Ritual Expertise: Can perform complex magical rituals, including divination and planar wards.
• Artifact Knowledge: Highly familiar with Arcantryl relics and enchanted objects.

Equipment / Magical Items:

• Staff of Arcantryl (focus for spellcasting; grants +1 to casting and as a quarterstaff)
• Robe of Protection +1 (AC bonus and resistance to minor magical effects)
• Ring of Sustenance (does not require food or water)
• Spellbook with 1st–5th level spells fully recorded (protected by magical wards)
• Component pouch, ceremonial dagger, ink, and parchment
• 120 gp (temple stipend)

Spells Prepared (example 9th-level MU):

• 1st Level: Magic Missile, Shield, Read Magic, Detect Magic, Sleep
• 2nd Level: Invisibility, Knock, Mirror Image, Web
• 3rd Level: Fireball, Dispel Magic, Haste, Lightning Bolt
• 4th Level: Confusion, Greater Invisibility, Stoneskin, Polymorph Other
• 5th Level: Teleport, Wall of Force, Dominate Person, Cone of Cold

Personality:

• Stern but fair, Kelda Rue emphasizes logic, discipline, and study. She values knowledge and order above all, but is deeply committed to the protection of Arcantryl’s secrets.
• She rarely shows impatience, but those who defy temple law or misuse magic risk swift reprimand.
• Known for mentoring promising apprentices and occasionally sending them on dangerous quests to test skill and loyalty.

Background / Roleplaying Notes:

• Grand Magus of the Temple of Arcantryl in Eastdale, responsible for magical research, temple defenses, and the education of acolytes.
• Acts as a political and arcane advisor to Eastdale’s leadership.
• Can provide quests or magical guidance to adventurers, but tests character and moral alignment before granting aid.