The Archdruid
Ilisys' Grandmother
Helesys, Archdruid of Aetherius, is a tiny wrinkled woman who has aged far beyond the normal lifespan of an elf OR a druid. She has been Archdruid for as long as anyone in Marklesfield can remember, long enough to have known the parents, grandparents, and sometimes even great-grandparents of her charges at the Enclave.
The Archdruid’s powers are vast, but at her age, it takes a tremendous amount of effort for Helesys to perform her duties. Initially, she planned for her daughter Enna to take over in her stead, but when Enna eloped with her human husband, Helesys and the elves of Marklesfield disowned her. Several years passed before Helesys began regretting her decision, and by the time Reylana brought Ilisys to her, the Archdruid had fully realized the weight of her sins, vowing to do right by her half-elf granddaughter.