Peony Loamsdown

A priestess of Lathander located in Phlan, Peony Loamsdown is a young and relatively inexperienced halfling with a sunny disposition. She leads the Quiet Faithful of Lathander, headquartered at the Burnt Lyceum.

Although Peony lacks the magical powers possessed by other priests and clerics, Peony makes do with her own wiles, charms, and skills as a healer in serving the people of Phlan. She is aided and guarded by her friend, Roag, from less scrupulous types in Phlan who would think nothing of robbing a charitable woman of faith.

Rumor has it that she is one of the few residents of Phlan who defied Lord Regent Ector Brahms and survived. According to local stories, Peony simply showed up at the Lord Regent's door one day and asked for permission to occupy the ruined Lyceum. When Lord Brahms refused, she went ahead and did it anyway. By the time the Black Fist arrived to remove Peony from the premises, she had already taken in more than a dozen sick and wounded commoners. For reasons left to speculation and gossip, Lord Brahms changed his mind upon hearing of Peony's work, allowing her to remain within the Burnt Lyceum.