Mindel Cromelon

What — Elven Southlander bandit lord serving Laewendas; commands the bandit forces in the shrinking Southlands beyond The Palisade.

Threat — Moderate (as a commander). She fields ~30 bandits in a well-set ambush, but no personal combat has ever been observed — she avoids fights and bargains instead. Underlying combat stats are unknown.

Observed abilities

• Commands a layered ambush: crossbowmen on high ground + club-goons blocking both ends of a chokepoint (~30 total) Session 21.
• A wand pressed to her throat booms her voice across the valley — utility only, no damage seen; possibly a Thaumaturgy-type effect, unconfirmed Session 21 Session 22.
• Carries a spellbook at her side, implying she is an arcane caster — but no spell was ever cast in play Session 22.
• GAPS: no AC, HP, attack rolls, damage, save DCs, or spell levels have ever been seen. Spellcaster status is inferred from gear only.

Resistances / immunities / weaknesses — None observed.

Tactics & behavior — Sets ambushes from high ground and encircles, then demands surrender ("drop the carts, drop the bags, drop the weapons — or we'll skin you alive") Session 21. Strongly prefers a toll/parley to combat: she refused Eldrich the Elder's offer of honorable single combat and settled for three carts in exchange for safe passage Session 22. She is losing territory to the Reclamation and cannot afford to lose soldiers, so she backs down from costly fights — but is opportunistic and may track the party and strike at night Session 22. Uses psychological warfare (taunted Eldrich that his children may be alive). No noted fear of Fenric or spellbreakers — untested.

Disposition to the party — Hostile but transactional ("gold for blood"). Took her toll and let the caravan pass Session 22. Durahan sold the party's route to her. House Bloodworth has given Silithane a standing order to kill or capture her.

Status — At large; last seen Session 22.

SUMMARY: Elven bandit lord; deadly ambusher but parleys; no combat stats observed.