Alphivril was born in a small coastal settlement of Falathrim in Harlindon, and spent all her life between coasts and sea, learning how to navigate and commandeer vessels, helping her fellow Elves preparing the White Ships as more and more leave Middle-Earth. Her heart however is young still and her joy for the Sea not yet turned to longing, sometimes leaving on solitary trips to nearby isles for the simple desire of exploring. She was given the epithet "Alphivril" due to her habit of always tying her hair in a bun with a hairpin made of crystal, in the shape of a swan. She prefers to be known by it rather than her parent-given names.