Background and Early Life
Thalia Seaworth was born into a poor fishing village on the coast of a vast and unforgiving sea. From an early age, she was fascinated by the ocean's mysteries and dangers. Her father, a fisherman, often regaled her with tales of legendary pirates and hidden treasures, planting the seeds of adventure in her heart.
Turning Point
Tragedy struck when Thalia was twelve; a band of ruthless pirates raided her village. Her parents were killed, and she was taken captive. Initially, she despised the pirates, but as she spent time aboard their ship, she witnessed their freedom and power. The pirates were led by a cunning captain who saw potential in the fierce young girl and decided to mentor her.
Rise to Power
Thalia learned quickly, mastering the arts of navigation, combat, and strategy. She proved herself time and again, rising through the ranks from a mere deckhand to a formidable pirate. Her ruthless nature and strategic brilliance earned her the nickname "Blackheart," a testament to her cold and calculating demeanor. Eventually, she challenged and defeated her mentor in a dramatic duel, claiming the title of captain and the ship for herself.
Motivations
Thalia's driving force is a desire for power and control over the seas. She vowed never to be at the mercy of anyone else and set out to carve her own destiny. Her experiences taught her that only the strong survive, and she is determined to be the strongest.
Personality
Thalia is known for her icy demeanor and strategic mind. She is ruthless when necessary but also deeply respects loyalty and competence. Her crew follows her not out of fear, but because they believe in her vision and capabilities. She is a master tactician, often thinking several steps ahead of her enemies.
Favorite Weapon
Thalia's weapon of choice is a beautifully crafted rapier with a blackened steel blade and an intricately designed hilt resembling the tentacles of a kraken. This rapier, named "Leviathan's Kiss," was a gift from her mentor and a symbol of her authority. Thalia is exceptionally skilled in its use, combining precision and agility to deadly effect. She also carries a flintlock pistol as a backup weapon, though she prefers the elegance and control of her rapier.
Signature Strategies
Ambush and Deception: Thalia excels in laying traps and using deceptive tactics to outmaneuver her foes. She often employs Varis "Whisper" Eldar's infiltration skills to gather crucial intelligence before striking.
Guerrilla Warfare: Instead of direct confrontations, Thalia prefers hit-and-run tactics, using the Kraken's Embrace's speed and agility to harry larger, more cumbersome ships.
Psychological Warfare: She uses her reputation as "Blackheart" to instill fear and hesitation in her enemies, often sending messages or making dramatic entrances to unsettle her opponents before the battle even begins.
Legacy
Captain Thalia "Blackheart" Seaworth is a name that inspires both fear and respect across the seas. Her journey from a captive to a captain symbolizes her indomitable will and unmatched prowess. Under her command, the Kraken's Embrace has become one of the most formidable pirate ships, feared by many and respected by all who sail the treacherous waters.
Captain Thalia "Blackheart" Seaworth
Medium humanoid (human, Neutral Evil
Armor Class 17 (Leather Armor + Dex Modifier + Intelligence Modifier via Uncanny Dodge and Evasion)
Hit Points 150 (20d8+60)
Speed:
30 ft
Saving Throws Dexterity: +10 Intelligence: +9
Skills Acrobatics: +10
Athletics: +6
Deception: +8
Insight: +7
Intimidation: +8
Perception: +7
Sleight of Hand: +10
Stealth: +10
Damage Resistances Psychic Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from nonmagical attacks
Senses Passive Perception: 17
Languages Common, Elvish, Thieves' Cant
Challenge Rating 11
Proficiency Bonus +5
Spellcasting. Thalia is a 11th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks). She has the following wizard spells prepared:
Cantrips (at will): Mage Hand, Minor Illusion, Message, Prestidigitation
1st level (4 slots): Disguise Self, Silent Image, Shield, Sleep
2nd level (3 slots): Blur, Invisibility, Mirror Image
3rd level (3 slots): Fly, Hypnotic Pattern, Major Image
4th level (1 slot): Greater Invisibility, Phantasmal Killer
Uncanny Dodge. When an attacker that Thalia can see hits her with an attack, she can use her reaction to halve the attack's damage against her.
Evasion. If Thalia is subjected to an effect that allows her to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, she instead takes no damage if she succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if she fails.
Mage Hand Legerdemain. Thalia can cast Mage Hand at will, and the spectral hand is invisible. She can perform the following additional tasks with it:
Manipulate an object
Open an unlocked door or container
Stow or retrieve an item from an open container
Use thieves' tools to pick locks and disarm traps at range
She can perform one of these tasks without being noticed by a creature if she succeeds on a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check contested by the creature's Wisdom (Perception) check.
Actions
Multiattack. Thalia makes three melee attacks with her rapier.
Rapier (Leviathan's Kiss).
Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target.
Hit: 11 (1d8+5) piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) psychic damage.
Bonus Actions
Cunning Action. Thalia can take a bonus action on each of her turns to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
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