Lae'zel is a proud githyanki warrior from Crèche K'liir, raised under the strict doctrines of Vlaakith and trained to despise the mind flayers who once enslaved her people. Fierce, disciplined, and uncompromising, she initially regards most other races as inferior and values strength, obedience, and martial prowess above all else. Blunt, impatient, stubborn, and quick to anger, she has little tolerance for weakness or hesitation. Yet beneath her harsh demeanour lies a deeply devoted and determined individual, whose unwavering beliefs are gradually challenged by the world beyond her crèche. As she questions her queen, her people, and her own purpose, Lae'zel discovers that loyalty need not mean submission, and that even a hardened warrior may learn tenderness, trust, and love without surrendering her strength.

Art credit: Crystal Fae on Instagram