Nefris is a minor NPC in the Mask of the Betrayer campaign. She is a powerful Red Wizard of Thay and headmistress of the Academy of Shapers and Binders.

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Academy Edit

Nefris is Safiya's mother. Upon reaching the Veil Theater in Mulsantir, you learn that Araman has led a coup in the Academy and killed Nefris.

Founder Edit

Later on you learn that Nefris was a partial reincarnation of the Founder.