Xerashir

Scion Lady Xerashir Shamyyid

Although she’s among the most powerful of Absalom’s clerics, Scion Lady Xerashir does not overtly play the part as one of the city’s power players. She’s served as the high priestess of Sarenrae at the Temple of the Shining Star for nearly two decades, but has only rarely revealed the true extent of her power. Instead, she trusts those who serve her to solve problems before they rise to significance where she’s forced to step in, something that has allowed her to stay involved in the politics of the city and to perpetuate several of the more visual traditions of the city, such as her daily walk to the sundial in the Ascendant Court, or to witness any and all attempts at crossing the Starstone Chasm. In many ways, Xerashir is living what amounts to the life of a retiree, when in fact she considers herself to be more akin to “lying in wait” for some upcoming event that might require her to intervene. The schism in Sarenrae’s church involving the Cult of the Dawnflower came close to drawing her out, as did the recent events surrounding Tar-Baphon, but in both cases cooler heads or heroic actions stepped in to save the day—just as the scion lady prefers.

Species

Human

Ethnicity

Keleshite

Family

House Shamyyid

Gender

Female

Aligned Organization

Church of Sarenrae

Other Affiliations

• Chamber of Ecclestials

Ruled Locations

• Temple of the Shining Star

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• Ascendant Court