Portia (Fifth Wand)
Quick Reference
Title Fifth Wand of Waterdeep Class Magus Faction [[Seven_Wands Status Allied
Biography
Portia is the Fifth Wand of Waterdeep and youngest of the Wands. A Magus who favors action over theory.
She aided Elric at the Slaughterhouse, helping to disperse volatile fey energy.
Appearance & Personality
Portia cuts a striking figure of youthful intensity, standing in stark contrast to stuffy wizard stereotypes. In her twenties and undeniably the youngest of the Wands, she favors practical, kinetic gear — fitted leathers reinforced with spell-scribed plating that allows explosive speed. Her hair is pulled back in a severe, no-nonsense tail. She is rarely seen without a weapon at hand, her stance always balanced, radiating the restless energy of a coiled spring.
Direct, blunt, and aggressively pragmatic, Portia has little patience for theoretical debating. She sees magic as a tool for immediate problem-solving, preferring tactical force over subtle manipulation. Her youth shows in her lack of decorum; she is first to state the obvious truth everyone else is dancing around. She is fearless in the face of danger, trusting reflexes and raw magical output over wisdom and caution.
Allegiances & Relationships
- Seven Wands of Waterdeep — Fifth Wand
- Patrick — First Wand, superior
- Elric — Allied (Session 9)
Campaign Chronicle
Session 9: Little Friends
Responded to Slaughterhouse with Patrick and Naomi. Helped Elric disperse fey energy.
DM Notes
- Youngest Wand — but skilled
- Magus class — combat-oriented spellcaster
- Potential recurring ally