Burzyn

_{Young woman from Burzyn
Expectant mother of Blaghaid's child}

Occupation: None established. Currently residing at the adventurers' townhouse in Tashal.
Appearance: Sixteen years old, with youthful, gentle features and a heavily pregnant figure. She often rests a protective hand upon her belly. The strain of her pregnancy is apparent in her movements and expression. At times her skin acquires a faint greenish undertone, while her pupils may narrow unnaturally, particularly during contractions. There are also subtle changes in the texture of her skin, almost suggesting scales beneath the surface.
Personality: Young, affectionate and somewhat vulnerable. Doresë responds warmly to reassurance and kindness, particularly when Blaghaid makes an effort to comfort or amuse her. Her present circumstances have given her considerable reason to worry, but she is relieved to have found somewhere safe to stay.
Motivation: Bring her child safely into the world and secure a future for them both. She hopes that Blaghaid will continue to acknowledge and care for them, without necessarily expecting him to become an exclusive or conventional partner.
Religion: Not established.
Secrets: Doresë met Blaghaid and her friend Hirilyn at the Blue Horse in Burzyn on 19 Halane TR 718. After spending the night with him, she became pregnant. Blaghaid subsequently departed, and Doresë eventually travelled to Tashal to find him.
The child was conceived while Blaghaid was still affected by his connection to Am'Rest. As the pregnancy progressed, Doresë began exhibiting unusual physical changes suggesting that something of the dragon's nature had passed to the unborn child. The full consequences remain unknown.
The expected birth date is approximately 19 Larane TR 719. On 4 Larane, the Widows became increasingly concerned by the changes in her appearance and the unusual movements of the child. Blaghaid arranged for Ebasethe Rosamund to attend her.
Doresë is grateful that Blaghaid has provided her with shelter, protection and affection. His complicated relationships with other women do not presently appear to trouble her as much as the uncertainty surrounding her child and her future.
Connections: Blaghaid van Spiff — father of her unborn child; Hirilyn — her friend from Burzyn; the Widows — her principal caregivers in Tashal; Ebasethe Rosamund — the Peonian priestess attending her pregnancy; Am'Rest — the dragon whose former connection to Blaghaid may explain the child's unusual nature.