In the bustling city of Waterdeep, where the streets hum with the tales of heroes and the whispers of intrigue, the story of Savra Belabranta began. Daughter of Xalavador Caskbow, the renowned brewmaster and owner of the Gilded Griffon, Savra’s life was one of comfort and expectation. The Gilded Griffon was not just any tavern; it was a place where the ale flowed as freely as the stories of its patrons, a cornerstone of the community where nobles and adventurers alike would gather to share tales of their exploits.

Xalavador, a man of humble origins who rose through the ranks of Waterdeep’s artisans to carve out a name for himself, had always envisioned a different life for his daughter. He saw in Savra the potential to elevate the family’s legacy, to become a beacon of the Caskbow name. But Savra, with her youthful spirit and adventurous heart, yearned for a life beyond the tavern’s walls. She grew up on stories of ancient orders and heroic deeds, tales that stoked the fires of her imagination and set her soul ablaze with the desire for adventure.

Despite her father’s wishes, Savra’s dreams could not be contained. The allure of the unknown called to her, a siren song that whispered of a destiny far greater than the one laid out for her. It was during a fateful encounter with a mysterious traveler, a member of the Cult of the Howling Hatred, that Savra’s path took an irrevocable turn. Enthralled by the traveler’s tales of the power of air and the promise of ascending beyond the mortal coil, Savra made a decision that would change her life forever. She ran away, leaving behind the Gilded Griffon and the father who cherished her, to join the cult at Feathergale Spire.

Now, as a guard at the front gate of Feathergale, Savra stands watch, her youthful beauty and keen eyes a facade for the turmoil that churns within her. The ideals and promises that led her to abandon her old life have given way to the harsh realities of her new allegiance. Yet, her impressionable nature and the desire to belong have kept her tethered to the cult, even as doubts begin to cloud her heart.

Back in Waterdeep, Xalavador’s heart aches for the return of his daughter. The tavern, once a place of laughter and warmth, now echoes with the silent grief of a father who sees the empty chair at his table and is reminded of the absence of his child. He sends missives and envoys, pleading for Savra’s return, promising forgiveness and understanding. But the distance between them is more than miles; it is a chasm of beliefs and choices that cannot be easily bridged.

Savra Belabranta’s tale is one of a young woman caught between the dreams of youth and the weight of reality, a soul adrift on the winds of fate, searching for her place in a world torn between the light of her past and the shadows of her present. Her story is a testament to the journey of finding oneself, a reminder that the path back home is often the most challenging quest of all.

Character source: from hook in Princes of the Apocalypse.