Vera Norgul

Vera Norgul
Non-player character
Basic information
ActorMatthew Mercer
RaceHuman
ClassWizard
Biographical information
Pronounsshe/her
Age50s (Campaign 2; 835 PD)
PlacesDarktow Isle, Swavain Islands
ProfessionPirate (quartermaster)
Affiliations
Status
StatusUnknown
Cause of deathImmolated by Caleb's Fireball ("In Hot Water" (2x43)) (if dead)
Mechanical information
Creature typeHumanoid
Level11 or higher[1]
HP
73-43		 AC
15[2]		 DC
11-19[3]
Strength
—		 Dexterity
14–15[4]		 Constitution
10[5]
Appearances
First seen"Dangerous Liaisons" (2x37)
Last seen"In Hot Water" (2x43)
StreamCampaign 2 (5 episodes)

Vera Norgul[6] is a pirate and the former second-in-command of the Squalleater. As an NPC, Vera is played by Matthew Mercer.

Description[edit | edit source]

Appearance[edit | edit source]

Vera is a middle-aged woman who is strongly built and wears protective leather armor over which she further wears tattered robes; around her neck she wears a heavy chain from which a small amulet hangs. Like most of her fellow crew she is armed with a cutlass that she wears at her hip.[7]

Personality[edit | edit source]

Vera is utterly loyal to her captain and takes a severe, no-nonsense attitude towards the Mighty Nein. She is an intense and devout follower of Uk'otoa and truly believes Avantika to be the Great Leviathan's chosen. Amongst the original crew of the Squalleater she was considered the ship's spiritual leader and Avantika's right-hand woman.[8]

Vera briefly showed another side of her personality in conversation with Jester, warning her that Fjord was likely to be unhappy and/or in danger if he continued his intimate relationship with Avantika,[9] though ultimately her overall loyalty to Avantika remained unfazed.

Biography[edit | edit source]

When the Mighty Nein traveled aboard the Squalleater, Avantika introduced them to Vera as the supervisor in her absence. Once the captain returned to her quarters, Vera asked the party to get some food, creating an opportunity to leave.[10] Within a short time, she got back to the deck and invited them into Avantika's quarters.[11] After they convered, the Mighty Nein agreed to cooperate with Avantika, and Avantika asked Vera to tell Zoen and Waldok to sleep on the deck to clear out some quarters for the guests. Vera was puzzled by this sudden generosity.[12]

Vera greeted the party on their return from Urukayxl and, when asked by Avantika, brought in the payment for Jamedi Cosko, held in a small chest. Vera then advised Avantika to sail toward Darktow Isle, where they could resupply and make necessary ship repairs.[13] For the time being, until the Squalleater reached Darktow, Avantika designated Fjord to be the ship's quartermaster, taking over Vera's position, which Vera took calmly.[14]

Vera eavesdropped on a conversation between Jester and Caleb about Jester's crush on Fjord in the Bloated Cup tavern. Vera pulled Jester aside as they left the tavern and implied Fjord's intimate relationship with Avantika could put him in danger.[9]

When Vera began casting Locate Object to find Avantika's journal which Caleb was secretly holding, it prompted him to cast Wall of Fire between the party and the pirates, triggering a battle.[15]

Vera played a crucial role in the battle between Avantika's crew and the Mighty Nein, creating an Ice Storm upon Caduceus, Fjord, Nott, and Yasha[16] and using Mass Suggestion to force the guards to side with Avantika.[17] However, the barlgura summoned by Fjord severely weakened her,[18] and a single fireball from Caleb was enough to knock her unconscious.[19] It is unclear whether she survived after falling unconscious; if she didn't, her body was removed from the Squalleater by the Revelry with the other casualties of the fight.

Character information[edit | edit source]

Spells[edit | edit source]

Spell Level Ref.
Mage Armor 1st [20]
Locate Object 2nd [21]
Scorching Ray 2nd [22]
Ice Storm 4th [23]
Mass Suggestion 6th [24]

Appearances and mentions[edit | edit source]

Quotations[edit | edit source]

  • "He would not be the first she's left in ruin. And he would not be the last. I would take care of him if he cannot."[25]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 1:06:08. Vera casts Mass Suggestion. Vera needs at least 11 levels in spellcaster classes to have 6th-level spell slots.
  2. ↑ "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 3:25:48.
  3. ↑ "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 37:38. Vera's DC for Ice Storm spell.
  4. ↑ "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 3:25:48. Vera's Mage Armor bonus is +2, which is also her Dex modifier.
  5. ↑ "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 1:19:52. Vera has +0 to her Constitution saving throw; "it's just a straight roll on the d20".
  6. ↑ "A Pirate's Life for Me" (2x41) at 1:10:34. Matt clarifies Vera's full name.
  7. ↑ "Dangerous Liaisons" (2x37) at 27:22.
  8. ↑ "Dubious Pursuits" (2x40) at 2:08:45.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "A Hole In the Plan" (2x42) at 1:29:46.
  10. ↑ "Dangerous Liaisons" (2x37) at 56:02.
  11. ↑ "Dangerous Liaisons" (2x37) at 1:03:03.
  12. ↑ "Dangerous Liaisons" (2x37) at 1:25:58.
  13. ↑ "Dubious Pursuits" (2x40) at 2:09:49.
  14. ↑ "A Pirate's Life for Me" (2x41) at 32:27.
  15. ↑ "A Hole In the Plan" (2x42) at 3:41:09.
  16. ↑ "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 36:22.
  17. ↑ "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 1:05:19.
  18. ↑ "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 1:19:08.
  19. ↑ "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 1:33:31.
  20. ↑ "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 36:11. Matt notes that Vera has Mage Armor.
  21. ↑ "A Hole In the Plan" (2x42) at 3:41:20. Vera locates Avantika's Uk'otoa journal with a spell consistent with Locate Object.
  22. ↑ "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 1:31:23.
  23. ↑ "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 37:38.
  24. ↑ "In Hot Water" (2x43) at 1:06:08.
  25. ↑ "A Hole In the Plan" (2x42) from 1:29:46 through 1:29:58.
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