Tyrza Tel'vynn

Ufuu... Finally, something worth submitting! Bit of a one-shot character, I'm afraid, but I like how she turned out. This is Tyrza Tel'vynn, and she was inspired by a contest on FAC to design an 'evil twin' of an original character. Tyrza is an evil twin for my little drow priestess-in-training, Ko'dakka Del'bren'shazoren. Well, more like a rival than a twin.

Tyrza came out looking pretty much how I imagine Ko'dakka would look if she took better care of herself (ie. actually brushed her hair from time to time and got normal amounts of sleep). They wear the same outfit because they are both in cleric school and have to wear uniforms. Tyrza's family is weathier though, so she has nicer accessories. At first glance, one might think the two were related - especially because they're both the same height (they're both somewhat short for their age). However, that's where the similarities end. Where Ko'dakka is moody and quiet, Tyrza is cheerful and outgoing. While Ko'dakka struggles with the simplest of spells, Tyrza is at the head of her class and is always eager to show off her latest accomplishments. In front of the teachers, Tyrza puts on a show of helpfulness, but she, like any other drow, is very self-centered and manipulative. Behind that smiling exterior is a cruel and sharp mind, and she's always looking for ways to pull down her classmates in order to further her own successes.

Naturally, Tyrza and Ko'dakka can't stand one another. Tyrza, because she views Ko'dakka as worthless and a waste of time. Ko'dakka, because she resents those more skilled than her (which would be practically everyone). If I were to ever write out an angsty drama about my Del'bren'shazorens, there would probably be a lot of catfighting between these two.