Alustriel Silverhand

Lady Alustriel Silverhand is a fictional character in the Forgotten Realms universe. She is the elected ruler of Silverymoon and currently holds the title of the ruler of the Silver Marches, a confederation of various states in the areas around Silverymoon (including Mithral Hall, Everlund, Citadel Adbar, and other citadels, towns, and villages).

She is a powerful mage, being one of the Chosen of Mystra and one of the Seven Sisters. She is known for her love and devotion to her people (which may be considered unusual for those who hold political power). Due to this, she is extremely popular in Silverymoon, and most of her subjects would do anything within their power to prevent any harm from happening to her. She is considered a wise and fair ruler, but she does not hesitate to be ruthless when needed (i.e. in diplomacy).

Apart from being an intelligent, wise, and charismatic leader, she is also considered to be very beautiful.

She sought to create a realm that would radiate glory and culture, much like the (now fallen) elvish kingdom of Myth Drannor. Despite her desires, she knows that sometimes another course of action may be appropriate, such as when she once denied the dark elf ranger Drizzt Do'Urden entry to the city in order to maintain good relations with nearby Nesmé.

Eventually, as Drizzt became more accepted by the locals in the area (and regarded as a hero by many), he as since been allowed into Silverymoon by Alustriel. They have become friends over the years, and she and Drizzt (along with Drizzt's pet Guenhwyvar) have repeatedly spent time alone together in Alustriel's home.

Given the nature of both Alustriel and Drizzt, it is assumed that they have merely talked and enjoyed each other's company. A romantic relationship is only once vaguely implied, and it is from the perspective of Cattie-brie, who, at that time, was developing feelings for Drizzt. So it is possible that she is perhaps just a bit paranoid (or even jealous) that Alustriel may be involved with Drizzt.

Official Material

Silver Marches, Ed Greenwood and Jason Carl, Wizards of the Coast, 2002, ISBN 0-7869-2835-2.
* Three Apprentices of Alustriel
* Alustriel, Queen of "Courtly Love"
* Sneak Peek: Alustriel

Realmslore

*Alustriel's Latest Consort
** Ⅰ. The High Lady's Mystery
** ⅠⅠ. The Soft Sword
** ⅠⅠⅠ. Soft Sword, Busy Hands
** IV. Behind Blue Eyes