From the introduction: I have held many titles in my time. Open Lord of Waterdeep, Lord Mage of Waterdeep, Chosen of Mystra and One of the Seven Sisters. But the most important name I hold for you is Laeral Silverhand, daughter of Mystra and Witch-Queen of the North. When the Mother of All Magic called me to rule in the north, I was underprepared. Even after I managed to secure the kingdom Stornanter, there were still many dangers lurking around me, secrets hidden by an icy veil, horrors beyond what a mortal’s mind can grasp. I hear you want to venture to the cold, unforgiving north; to uncover the secrets of the Icewind Dale and the Ten Towns. Most would think you foolish, mad and definitely unready. You cannot even wield the Spellfire, yet you still want to reach the Frozenfar. But fear not. If there is anything that could even remotely prepare you for the land you are about to set foot in, is I, the Queen of Stornanter.