Talatha Vaerovree

Talatha Vaerovree was, until recently, a little-known wizard from Innarlith, the city on the easternmost shore of the Lake of Steam. Although well schooled in the Art, she pursued a quiet path, delighting in wandering the hills and vales near her home. She kept mostly to herself, studying the Art. She had an aptitude for deft manipulation of magic, although she was unaware of it. When her mentor, Onlagar Blurnwood, died of a wasting disease, she began to study on her own, not knowing that her achievements were remarkable.

She eventually came to the attention of Azuth and Mystra, and when it came time to name a new Magister, both agreed that the Art would be best served by one such as her. At the same time, at Mystra's behest, Azuth saw to it that wizards and sorcerers understood that the rules for becoming the new Magister had changed. This has made Talatha's life somewhat less difficult, although some spellcasters do not believe the announcements of Azuth's priests, and have sought her out for a magical duel. So far, her mastery of the Art has been superior to theirs, but she does not desire such confrontations, and wishes they would leave her alone.

Talatha spends her days wandering the Realms, teaching those who would learn the Art. She has seen the wonders of Halruaa, conversed with some of the great mages of the North, and seen marvels she could only dream of. She has learned much about the world around her, but she would be the first to admit she has much more to see. Everywhere she goes, she leaves people with a sense that they have just met someone blessed by the deities. Indeed, they have.