Derrica Heartstar
General of Mystryl
Derrica Heartstar is a human fighter originally from Mur. She serves in the Holy Guard, and until recently, she held the rank of major and was Arth Evencrusher's direct superior officer. Following the Midnight Mountain Incident, rumors of infighting, negotiating, and backroom dealing flew around the city as the Holy Guard tried to decide its new leader. The Arcane Blade had been lost, and there was no obvious method for the Goddess to designate a successor. Eventually, Derrica emerged as the new General of Mystryl, but because she does not possess any magical ability, she has not assumed the mantle of the Knight of Mystra.
Derrica is the most accomplished Holy Guard officer in Mystryl. Coming up through the ranks in Mur, she saw extensive combat. She was known for her battle tactics and force of personality. With her mastery of the glaive, she could control large swathes of the battlefield, and she led her troops from the front. However, she was not considered enough of a strategist to advance far up the ranks in Mur. When the opportunity arose three years ago, she requested a transfer to Mystryl (a less militarized city) to earn a promotion to major. Only a few members of the Holy Guard know the circumstances of her ascent to the highest rank, but there is no public dissent from the soldiers.
Due to her experience in the east, Derrica prefers confrontation over diplomacy. She is a well-known advocate for more direct action against Zoreth and used to push the Holy Guard command in Mur to join the Open Militia's operations beyond Irzak Pass.
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