Mother Maven Despana

Mother Maven Despana
Tags	NPCs, NPC, Villain, ToTB, Kaern

Deceased oldest daughter of the Despanas, a drow noble house that has fallen in prominence over the years. The title of mother is a name that Maven gave to herself after her death in the flash flood of 1721, after she was assigned to the trading outpost of Mantol-Derith after an embarassing meeting with the drow high council related to her investigation of the elder elemental eye. Being undead, Maven has gathered the souls of other malcontent drow to serve her in the afterlife, finally achieving the control and influence she feels she deserves. She is survived by her mother Illifae and her little sister Riful, who renounced her family name to explore the world.

• Riful’s sister and former cleric of Lolth.
• Uses matron mother’s statistics.
• Her undead consort is named Baryn, and her house captain is Vorel
• She particularly hates Vayna Fey-Branche because she was pranked when giving her report to the high council on the status of the chaotic leakage from the elder elemental eye.
• Has a [Mindguard Crown](https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items/7247083-mindguard-crown) and a [Tentacle Rod](https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items/5408-tentacle-rod)

Favored Consort

Archetype

Protective Older Sister

Bonds

• Wants revenged on the Drow high council for demoting her to Mantol-Derith, ultimately resulting in her death.
• Hates Vayna Fey-Branche for pranking her, getting her demoted, and being a false servant of Lolth.

Voice

Weakness

Mannerisms

Angry, Vengeful