Freya

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Freya Sioni Hunel (芙蕾雅) 146
Alias(es)	Miss Freya; Lady Hunel; Sune's Chosen; Flamehair Divine Emissary 146 311
Gender	Female 146
Affiliation	Baldur's Mouth Gazette; Church of Sune; House Hunel 146 301
Occupation/Role	Chief reporter of the Baldur's Mouth Gazette; Chosen and mortal representative of Sune 146 301
Status	Active 328
First Appearance	Chapter 146

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Sune's Chosen	174	Confirmed to have received Sune's favor and become a Chosen in DR 1482.
True Chosen of Sune	300	Reaches a deeper understanding of beauty and gains fuller mastery of Sune's divine power.
Fifth-circle divine spellcaster	301	Gains the divine spellcasting class Emissary of Beauty; later described as a level-ten Flamehair Divine Emissary with fifth-circle spells 301 311.
Sixth layer of the Weave	324	Receives the Lady of Fire's blessing, rises one full level, and gains additional divine spells.

Background

Freya was born into House Hunel, a noble family with branches across major Sword Coast cities. As a child, she was an introverted girl who preferred painting and writing; she later sensed Sune's attention and became one of the goddess's Chosen in DR 1482. Sune's blessing transformed both Freya's appearance and her ability to protect herself. 155 174

She became the chief reporter of the Baldur's Mouth Gazette, leveraging sharp instincts and extensive field investigation to uncover stories involving Baldur's Gate's nobility, magical affairs, and emerging threats. 146 154

Freya gradually discovered that House Hunel had longstanding ties to Gargauth and the Knights of the Shield. The family's conspiracy ultimately led to the massacre at Hunel Manor; Freya survived, inherited the Baldur's Gate branch's title and assets, and became its sole heir. 170 297 319

Appearance

Freya is a striking noblewoman whose appearance strongly reflects Sune's ideals of beauty and passion. Her bearing is refined and socially adept, contrasting with Ailei Stelmane's more martial presence. 146

• Slightly curly crimson hair that shines vividly and is often compared to flame. 146 322
• Emerald-green eyes; they turn honey-gold when she uses Amber Eyes. 146 311
• Full lips, fair skin, and an elegant smile. 146
• Graceful, willowy build with notably toned legs. 154 322
• Her post-awakening beauty is described as possessing a deeper, almost incarnate quality of beauty itself. 300

Personality

Freya is curious, bold, and professionally persistent. Her reporter's instincts drive her to pursue hidden connections—even when doing so leads her into political conspiracies, devil attacks, and danger within her own family. 154 155 293

Although she follows Sune, Freya rejects the assumption that love or beauty require casual intimacy. She considers indiscriminate relationships aesthetically ugly and openly rebukes those who insult or misunderstand her faith. 154

As Sune's Chosen, Freya values both outward and inner beauty. She is compassionate and determined to preserve Baldur's Gate from ruin, but does not mistake recklessness for courage; she accepts support and preparation when confronting stronger enemies. 294 325

Abilities & Skills

Divine Spellcasting

Freya is a fifth-circle divine spellcaster who later reaches the sixth layer of the Weave through Sune's blessing. Her rare emissary class grants divine magic alongside exceptional aptitude for illusion and enchantment. 301 311 324

• Can cast divine spells as a Flamehair Divine Emissary. 311
• Gains new divine spells after her level increase. 324
• Received temporary divine power from Sune to help shatter Cyric's Dark Sun Truth formation. 316

Illusion and Enchantment Mastery

As Sune's Chosen, Freya instinctively excels at the two magical schools favored by her goddess. 299 311

• Can see through magical disguises and illusion-made false exits. 299
• Escaped Hunel Manor's maze-like magical alterations with Jaheira. 299
• Uses Amber Eyes, a spell-like ability that pierces illusions. 311
• Identified Cyric's false sun as the Dark Sun through Amber Eyes. 311

Perfect Body

Freya possesses the goddess-granted trait Perfect Body, a lesser reflection of Sune's own divine perfection. 311

• Immune to poison and disease. 311
• Has partial resistance to physical and energy damage. 311
• These defensive traits are expected to strengthen as she advances. 311

Investigation and Mobility

Freya's original strengths as a journalist remain central to her role even after becoming a Chosen. 146 155

• Traced Ailei's route to Waukeen's Rest and uncovered Marvin's role in the rescue. 146
• Followed Baldur's Gate's leading nobles to Ramazith's Old House after noticing their suspicious movements. 154
• Can scout and escape at a level compared only to Marvin within Baldur's Gate. 155
• Used magically enhanced speed to keep pace with Grand Duke Ravengard's magic carriage while wearing high heels. 154

Resistance to Gargauth

Freya's Hunel bloodline leaves her vulnerable to Gargauth's influence, but Sune's power protects her from complete control. 299 301

• Resisted Gargauth's charisma and rejected his offer to join the family's cause. 297
• Was affected by the archdevil's command over the Hunel bloodline from a distance, but Sune's divine power counteracted the harmful influence. 299
• Travels toward Myth Drannor partly to distance herself from Gargauth's influence. 301

Equipment / Items

• Modified gold ring — Marvin added the life-saving spells Force Array and Otiluke's Dispelling Screen before Freya infiltrated Hunel Manor. 294
• Bag of holding — Carried disguise potions and other personal supplies during the Hunel Manor operation. 297
• Elven-disguise potions — Used with Jaheira to alter their appearance while investigating the manor. 297
• Mithril-and-gemstone protective jewelry — Contains two Misty Step spells, one Dimension Door, and one Greater Invisibility; provides broad protection except against psychic and poison effects. 328

Relationships

• Marvin Rodhart — Lover and trusted protector. Their relationship begins with her interview into Ailei's rescue and develops through the Hunel conspiracy, Freya's awakening, and her ascension as Sune's Chosen. 146 160 294 300
• Sune — Patron goddess. Sune chose Freya, empowers her as a divine emissary, and values Freya's devotion and constancy as virtues the goddess herself lacks. 174 300 301
• Jaheira — Harper ally and protector during the Hunel Manor infiltration. Jaheira rescues Freya from the manor's magic circle, then helps her uncover Gargauth's plan and escape. 294 297 299
• Ailei Teshir Stelmane — Fellow Chosen-aligned heroine and recipient of Freya's ceremonial Kiss of Fire. Freya supports Marvin's feelings for Ailei and encourages their relationship. 322 323 325
• Baron Hunel — Her uncle and the head of the Baldur's Gate Hunel branch. Possessed by Gargauth, he attempts to sacrifice Freya's divine power to advance the family's scheme. 296 297
• Gargauth — Archdevil antagonist tied to the Hunel bloodline. His influence threatens Freya directly and motivates her investigation into her family. 297 299 301
• Ceryl Cinderella — High Priestess of Sune and a half-teacher to Freya, having taught her to use Sune's power after her blessing. 295 311

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ailei Rescue Investigation

Freya first meets Marvin after independently tracing his involvement in Ailei Stelmane's rescue. She interviews him at Wyrm's Rock Fortress and correctly suspects that Ailei's triumphant gratitude is directed toward him. 146

Devil Attack on Baldur's Gate

While pursuing a major political story, Freya detects the arrival of devils in Baldur's Gate and seeks safety at Ramazith's Old House. She remains with Marvin during the attack and witnesses his defeat of a chain devil. 154 155 158 160

Hunel Family Conspiracy

Freya's search for her missing cousin and House Hunel's secrets exposes the family's relationship with the Knights of the Shield and Gargauth. With Marvin and Jaheira, she infiltrates Hunel Manor, discovers the plan to use five grain silos as anchors to pull Baldur's Gate into the Lower Planes, and escapes the trap set for her. 170 293 294 297

Awakening as Sune's True Chosen

After the Hunel crisis, Freya reaches a deeper understanding of beauty and love, becoming a true Chosen of Sune. She plans to travel to Myth Drannor both to pursue Sune's mission and to avoid Gargauth's lingering influence. 300 301

Ascension Ceremony and the Dark Sun

Freya's public ascension ceremony is disrupted by Cyric's Dark Sun. She detects the illusion with Amber Eyes, receives further divine power from Sune, and later completes the Kiss of Fire ritual by choosing Ailei as its recipient. 311 316 322 323

Notable Quotes

“Uncle, although you keep claiming to act for the family and often speak of blood ties, once you became Gargauth's puppets, without even free will, what right do you have to speak of such beautiful concepts that only mortals can understand?” 297

“I trust Marvin. If Baldur's Gate has one safe place left, it must be here.” 222