Dr. Lyra Briggs
Human alchemist and doctor stationed at Southbarrow Relay. Claims to be Silas's estranged wife; recognized by his ring.
Her research was funded and redirected by powerful patrons in Vi who moved her to Southbarrow. Her lab contains vials matching Stillforge materials from Blackmire Tannery, and her manifests appear in Stillforge-linked shipment records. She is deeply afraid of Stillforge's night operations but has been complicit in their biological research program — her back room contains Tideborn ear specimens. She believes Odran Kells can authorize her leave so she can find her daughter Seraphina, whose whereabouts are unknown.
Session History
The name Dr. L. Briggs appeared on a manifest for potion ingredients delivered to Southbarrow Relay, triggering Silas's most complete memory yet. When Silas collapsed and stopped breathing, she rushed out and treated him. She identified herself as his wife and asked immediately where Seraphina was. Silas did not remember her. She recognized his ring.
Silas pressed her for honesty about Stillforge. She admitted her work was funded by powerful people in Vi and called it "interesting." When the fourth bell rang, she panicked, offered to hide only Silas, and concealed him behind a sliding bookshelf in her back room — after he saw the shelf of Tideborn ear specimens. Awaiting Odran Kells's arrival as the session ended.