Ilyara Deri, Assassin of the Moon – Temple Blade

Ilyara Deri, Assassin of the Moon – Temple Blade

Female Drow, Elf (Rogue)

Leaping forward from an elevated masonry ruin with a twin-pointed polearm raised to strike, this Artifact embodies the ruthless agility of a consecrated executioner. Her braided hair whips behind her as an arched cloak billows in motion, balancing dynamic momentum with deadly equilibrium. For Keepers introducing an elite temple operative, a relentless faction enforcer, or a high-ranking political killer, she brings exceptional vertical energy and tension to the table.

Tabletop Lore

An assassin bound to the service of Glanbeli, Ilyara answers solely to High Priestess Kadna Glydrin, functioning as one of the deadliest instruments in the temple’s arsenal. Over years of bitter war, she has systematically eliminated noble commanders across the Irinaxi ranks, surviving numerous brushes with death without faltering. As internal dissent mounts, the high priestess quietly weighs whether to unleash Ilyara to crush the Order of the New Moon before its heresy spreads, or hold her blade in reserve to avoid martyring their cause.

Highlight

A striking mid-leap strike pose atop fractured temple stairs pairs with an ornate, crescent-bladed polearm to create dramatic elevation and immediate battlefield focus.

Encounter Insight

Deploy Ilyara as an elusive inquisitorial striker who intervenes during volatile political negotiations or infiltrates high-security sanctuaries to remove key targets. Her elevated posture makes her ideal for high-ground ambushes, vaulting down into melee to neutralize frontline leaders before executing a swift retreat behind temple columns.

Features

• Crescent Polearm: Sculpted with a distinct hooked sickle head and counter-balanced pommel spike, conveying reach and lethal finesse.
• Kinetic Temple Architecture: Rises from broken flagstones and stone balustrades, providing an integrated scenic elevation that grounds the dynamic leap.
• Layered Armored Vestments: Combines spiked pauldrons, articulated thigh guards, and a billowing ceremonial cape that offers smooth surfaces for dramatic fabric shading.

Designed For

• Temple & Infiltration Encounters: Serves as a consecrated executioner, royal bodyguard, or high-tier ambush specialist in subterranean shrines.
• Player Characters & Rivals: An exceptional sculpt for agile drow rogues, polearm duelists, or shadow-sworn assassins.
• Dynamic Painter Projects: Features clean drapery folds, delicate hair braids, and stonework textures suited for advanced contrast techniques and object lighting.

Size Category

Occupies a 1×1 square (25mm base, Medium Humanoid)