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Envandiel
Envandiel Náremírë
| Name | Envandiel |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Occupation | Jewel-smith |
| Age | Older than the sun and moon |
| Race | Elf |
|---|---|
| Residence | Imladris |
| Kinship |
| Outward Appearance | At first observation, she appears young as all Eldar do, with little indication of her age, yet those who look closer or know her well may see the weight of long years in her silvery eyes, and the deep light of Elder days shining behind them, not yet faded. Her hair is long -- a rich red that marks her as at least a distant relative of Mahtan -- falling about her shoulders and held back from her face in small braids plaited with silver and adamant. She often sits still and can remain unmoving for long periods when not engaged in activity. When she does speak, her voice is melodic and gentle with a low timbre, though it can harden to a crisp, cold bite when she is angered. Her manner is quiet and graceful, with occasional flashes of mirth. She laughs easily in the presence of friends, yet alone is often silent with a far-off gaze. Her apparel is elegant, and when in peaceful times she is often garbed in elegant dresses intricately woven with threads of precious metals. In times of battle, the armor she bears is of silver and white, and she carries an elegant and finely crafted shield. For travel, she wears a fine mail-coat made in a past age that bears elegant detailing and even a few adorning gems, with simple but fine robes over this armor. On rare and formal occasions, she may be seen in the uniform of the House of the Fountain, finery that has been preserved with much loving care through the ages.
Personality: Envandiel appears quiet and reserved, even distant, to those she does not know, and if there are both strangers and friends in a social setting she will speak only to those she is familiar with unless her interest is caught by another. She does not seek out settings in which many strangers are present, and when in such a setting she will often dismiss or passively ignore those of the race of Men, though she will acknowledge others of the Elves with at least a nod of respect. Of Men, she is somewhat more readily willing to engage with those of the Dunedain, given their history with the Elves. Dwarves she is friendly to if they approach her but she will not necessarily approach them first. Those close to her know her to laugh readily and be ready with a word of encouragement when needed. She is often quiet even in company, but will speak at length of pleasant memories if asked, especially of the beauty of places she once lived and loved. She has strong opinions and though not quick to anger, those who incur her wrath will not soon forget it, nor will she. She has great appreciation and respect for the passion for the creation of fine things, and is always ready to gain new knowledge either of craft or history.
Languages: Envandiel fluently speaks Noldorin Quenya and Sindarin. She has learned Westeron from books, and can speak it well but may pronounce words with a strange inflection at times if she has not heard them aloud before. Familiarity: She would be known to those who followed Fingolfin and those of the House of the Fountain. Others from Gondolin might know her as well. To the Gwaith-i-Mirdain she would be most likely to be familiar, at least to sight, though she was not close to many in that time. Those who frequent the forges of Imladris in recent days (that is, the Third Age) may have a passing recognition of her, as she has repaired or crafted jewels for any that have come to her. |
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Background
Names:
Apacenyë
Mother-name of insight and future prediction, given after her father-name. This is the name she is known by.
Q. Envandiel
"Still oath-bound"
Cilmessë
Father-name
Q. Náremírë (S. Narvíreth)
“Fire-jewel”
History:
Envandiel, daughter of Arimeldië (mother) was born in Valinor, the Blessed Realm, in Y.T. 1197, and her brother Tarannon was born in Y.T. 1311. Her family dwelt in Tirion, where she was a craftsman and her brother a hunter. Young and dreaming of wide lands, and inflamed by the evils of Morgoth in the Darkening of the Trees, she with her brother followed the Noldorin host under Fingolfin’s leadership. Disowned by their father for pursuing this journey, they continued on even to the Helcaraxe’s icy wastes after the treachery of Feanor and the burning of the ships. Tarannon was lost in the crossing, a grief that follows Envandiel even still. At that time she swore an oath to see the lands of Middle Earth that he had so desired to roam and to one day return to tell him of them all -- an oath that pursues and haunts her still.
In the founding of Gondolin and its construction, she found a new home and took up the Sindarin version of her father name, Narvíreth. She dwelt there long as a member of the House of the Fountain under the lordship of Ecthelion, crafting weaponry and jewels with skill. In these days she also had an apprentice, Metime. At the fall of the City, she followed her kin to the Havens of Sirion and fought in the War of Wrath, though she found no joy in the fighting. Refusing to return to Valinor even after the pardon of the Valar, she took up her dwelling first in Lindon and then in Ost-in-Edhil. Having forsworn the making of weapons of war, she spent many years of peace and joy among the Gwaith-i-Mirdain.
When the Shadow rose again and Eregion fell to that evil and was laid waste, she fled with her kin to Imladris and took arms again in the Last Alliance. Those friends that remained dear to her -- Metime and Metime’s husband Tundion -- were lost in this battle. After this, she fell into a deep depression, whence she spent many years with no sense of time or seasons, crafting in the halls of Imladris and speaking rarely if ever, her mind consumed with her craft and pouring all her grief into it for nearly an age, yet still refusing to leave the shores of Middle Earth, feeling still the shame of failing to protect her brother and desiring to see the end to the Shadow that has taken so much from her before she leaves, so that she will not be once again abandoning what she holds dear. In this time, she has resumed her first name of Envandiel, bearing the weight of the oath that it reminds her of.
As she has recovered now from that grief, she has spent much time working in the forges and both creating and repairing fine jewels for any who need her services, making beautiful things reminiscent of the world that was. She has spent time in the libraries learning the common language of Westron and has, when able, taken on some travels. Lindon she finds beautiful but sad, as she is not yet ready to sail, but she has not yet been able to visit Lothlorien as she dreams of doing. She attempted once but the crossing of the Misty Mountains was traumatic and she was forced to turn back.
She now has joined in friendship with the nascent travelling company of the Eledhrim, seeking to aid them in gathering of lore and knowledge across the lands and to travel as she swore to do.
(OOC note: If your character is of those who followed Fingolfin, of the House of the Fountain, or of the Gwaith-i-Mirdain, feel free to reach out to establish a backstory connection for IC RP. As Envandiel is often in Imladris and a jewelsmith there, feel free to reach out for an RP connection tied to that as well.)
| Friends | |
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| Relatives | No direct family living on the shores of Middle Earth, but she has recently reconnected with her cousin Urwen |
| Rivals/Enemies | Any that would threaten or harm her friends; some mutual dislike with Tolmen |
| Loves | Beauty both in nature and skilled craftsmanship of all kinds. The making of things of beauty, especially in the use of silver and amethyst. |
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| Hates | The Enemy and his servants, for taking beauty and friends and homes from her over and again. Feanor and those who followed him for their treachery. The cold and any place icy. Destruction of beauty and loss of history and knowledge. |
| Motivation | To see the Shadow of the Enemy defeated and to protect those she cares about so that she may one day return to Valinor without shame, and to fulfill her oath to her brother. |
| Quotes | “Even in the most fleeting moments and the darkest pain, there is hope.” “In having known shadows one can see the light all the clearer.” |
Envandiel's Adventures
| Journeys ended and begun | 2 years 1 month ago |
| Soon Enough | 4 years 2 months ago |
| At a Ball, though Reluctant | 4 years 4 months ago |
| Faith and Fury | 4 years 4 months ago |
| "Like You Promised" | 5 years 2 weeks ago |
