Maria & Tomas Blond

Race: Human

City / Village: Sanctovar

Featured in:
Chapter 1: Provisions of Grace

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Basic Information:
Maria and Tomas Blond run The Silver Sail, a modest but beloved tavern on the Square of Purity in Sanctovar — a dangerous place to make an honest living, but the Blonds manage through equal parts courage and quiet cunning. Together, Maria and Tomas Blond have built a refuge in the shadow of Sanctovar’s oppression — a place where travelers, sailors, and common folk can find warmth, food, and a brief moment of peace. Their son, Javier Blond, carries their compassion, resilience, and quiet fire into the wider kingdom of Myrcathis.

Maria Blond
Maria is the soul of the tavern: warm-voiced, sharp-eyed, and far more perceptive than she lets on. She can read a man’s intentions the moment he steps through the door — a talent that has saved the family more than once when drunken guards or zealous Ordained Flames pushed their luck. She keeps the hearth burning, the regulars calm, and the gossip flowing. Many say Maria knows more about Sanctovar’s secrets than the Inquisition does — but she only shares what she chooses.

Tomas Blond
Tomas, her husband, is the steady backbone of The Silver Sail. A former dock laborer with a strong back and a gentle heart, he handles the barrels, the trade deals, and the careful bookkeeping needed to survive in a city where every coin is watched. Tomas keeps a few kegs tucked away in hidden compartments — “just in case” the Dock Inquisitors arrive to inspect for contraband again. He never complains, never falters, and never lets fear show on his face.