Halina
| Halina | |
|---|---|
 A dwarven trader | |
| Information | |
| Colors |
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| Species | Dwarf |
| Birth, Life & Death | |
| Birthplace | Ulgrotha |
| Lifetime | Around 3800 AR |
| Sources | |
| Homelands | |
Halina was a dwarven trader from Ulgrotha around the time of the Homelands (ca. 3800 AR).
Description
Halina was characterized by her sharp wit and keen understanding of the complexities of trade and negotiation. As a member of the land-dwelling dwarves, she had a reputation for her ruthless trading skills, navigating the harsh conditions of her mountainous homeland with shrewdness and determination.
Halina viewed the Abbey Matrons as kindly yet somewhat naïve compared to her own practical and pragmatic worldview.[1] This practicality is also evident in her assessment of the Anaba bodyguards, whom she regarded with caution, emphasizing her understanding of the dangers inherent in confrontation.[2]
Halina’s humor and skepticism often surfaced in her remarks, especially regarding the peculiarities of her kin, such as her pony’s unusual talents; like Renzel, Halina taught her pony to count to six. This playful acknowledgment of her environment reflects her ability to find amusement in the oddities of life, even amidst serious circumstances.[3]
Her comments about the Wizard Savant Reveka revealed both admiration and disdain, revealing the tension between the two different factions of the dwarven community. Halina’s views on seafaring dwarves show a broader sense of loyalty to her group, stemming from a shared history and struggles in the face of adversity, with different outlooks and outcomes of the two factions driving a wedge in their relations.[4]
Halina’s perspectives on figures like Veldrane of Sengir demonstrates her awareness of the political machinations around her, recognizing the peril inherent in alliances with powerful but dangerous individuals. This foresight illustrates her survival instincts and deep understanding of the intricate relationships that defined her world.[5]
Although hundreds of years have passed since Feroz's Ban fell, the lifespan of dwarves on Ulgrotha is unknown, leaving a possibility that Halina is still alive.
Story appearances
| Title | Author | Publishing date | Set | Setting (plane) | Featuring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baron Sengir | Scott Hungerford | May 1996 | Homelands | Ulgrotha | Sengir, Reveka, Veldrane, Autumn Willow, Joven, Chandler, Halina, Eron |
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References
- ↑ Flavor text on Abbey Matron (Homelands, #2a)
- ↑ Flavor text on Anaba Bodyguard (Homelands, #66b)
- ↑ Flavor text on Dwarven Pony
- ↑ Flavor text from Reveka, Wizard Savant
- ↑ Flavor text on Veldrane of Sengir