Shaeen hails from the Riddermark. She left her home when her mother passed away after long illness. Her father stayed behind to look after the family homestead. She promised him that on her travels she would collect tales and stories for him, to sing of once she returns. Her mother loved her songs, the woman fell blind and music and tales brought her joy during her last months. When Shaeen arrived in Breeland she first stayed at the Combe and Wattle inn, where she served, cooked and cleaned to afford her lodgings. As it happened Shaeen could no longer bring herself to sing or play for anyone, to painful were the memories of her mother and of home. During her first weeks in the strange new lands she met a mysterious man, that soon became somewhat of a guardian to her. Here her tale begins...