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''Latest Update: The Summer of 2234''
''Latest Update: The Spring of 2247''


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==== Appearance ====
==== Facts ====
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Miriel Hana, at a time Miriel Hana [[PCs:Xilo'rulithii|Xilo'rulithii]], is a familiar figure in [[Visimontium]] from the early days of the Holy City of [[Andrinor]] - the middle of the XXII<sup><small>nd</small></sup> century after the Age of Peace. She still is very young for an elf, keeping her hair cut short in a boyish manner. Once silver, her hair has now turned mostly white, as a bitter counterpoint of her youth. Of late, she has been known to dye it a quaint shade of metalic rose red.
Elemmiire y'Hannah Dravanie tel'Suzail is a public figure in [[Visimontium]] from the founding days of the Holy City of [[Andrinor]] and is commonly referred to as Miriel Hana (at a time Miriel Hana [[PCs:Xilo'rulithii|Xilo'rulithii]]). She is a chronicler and longtime member of the City's law enforcement and standing army, until her departure to [[Tyedu]] in 2235. While Miriel's historical significance in Visimontium and beyond is yet to be evaluated, this text focuses on her personality and appearance.




Miriel is skinny and unusually pale, if quick to blush. Those who chance a glimpse at her bare skin at night can see it gleam in the moonlight as if mother-of-pearl. Her delicate teeth, snow white, appear to be unnaturally sharpened. Miriel's face usually bears an expresionless mask, even in her most emotional moments. Her argentine eyes display hues of ice and steel, sharpened further by her intense stare.
[[PCs:Eudaimon_Dawnblade|Eudaimon Dawnblade]] whom Miriel weds in 2230, has kept the only known portrait of hers. The portrait, painted by [[PCs:Janur_da_Medican|Janur da Medican]] in his [[Mikona]] studio circa 2212, presents Miriel with her student [[NPCs:Helene_Stillwater|Helene]], both in formal dress. The portrait's whereabouts are unknown since Eudaimon's passing in 2242.




Strong as her presence might be, Miriel has a reputation for her ability to approach quietly, often remaining completely unnoticed until such time that she chooses to step in the foreground. Despite the impression of frailty about her body, she can surprise the onlookers with lightning fast reflexes, physical versatility and endurance. The petite woman can take a punishment but something in her slight frame suggests that she might just as well deliver it.
The depiction embellishes Miriel's unnatural pallor of complexion and petite stature (under 4'11" at 90 lbs). The latter is emphasized all the more by "Disenchantment / Disillusionment", an imposing staff wrought of dark steel and onyx, topped with a crystal skull head. Framed by short, silvery white hair, Miriel's drawn face bears an expressionless mask. Her eyes display hues of ice and steel, sharpened further by her intense stare.




Miriel walks the streets of Visimontium wearing the light red and black uniform of a [[Guild:Sentinels|Sentinel]] officer. She might also be spotted in the pristine robe of a Magus of the White Order of the Light. Apart from this formal attire, her wardrobe includes elegant, if austere cuts of clothing of her own making. When the occassion demands a more formal approach, Miriel wears pearls. At almost all times a faint scent of wintermint follows her.
In Janur's painting, Miriel is wearing a modest silver necklace, adorned by a small, bright ruby. [[PCs:Delaroweil_Hend|Delaroweil]] of [[SilverFall|Silver Fall]], the artisan behind most of Miriel's jewelry, claims no hand in it. Miriel has been noted in the Avlissian South also for an eclectic wardrobe of her own design. Lady Benneset, the [[PCs:Kate_Benneset|Ice Witch]] of Mikona, keeps a few of Miriel's original designs; unfortunately, the reptile scale gown portrayed by Janur is not among them.




Miriel has preserved one element from her more frivolous fashion past, that being her collection of boots. They are of varying heel height, making it tricky to pinpoint her actual stature at a glance. She appears to be 4'10" or less at about 90 lbs; notably smaller than the average elven female. This is emphasised all the more by her imposing [http://gallery.avlis.org/v/Hamlet/Avlissian/MirielsJournal/Disenchantment.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1 staff] wrought of dark steel and onyx, topped with a crystal skull head.
In contrast, the populace of Visimontium remembers Miriel mostly in the red and black uniform of a Sentinel officer, seldom in a [[Arcane#Andrinor's_Trust|Trust]] member robe (Ashen, Blue, and eventually White). On taking her [http://avlis.org/viewtopic.php?f=274&t=126464 farewell] with the City, many have witnessed the scar crossing Miriel's left palm, splitting the insignia of [[Ra-Ghul]] imprinted in her skin. The palm of her right hand bears a replica of [[Arcane#Andrinor's_Trust|Andrinor's Mark]], usually found on a Trust mage's right shoulder.




Miriel is seen wearing the holy periapt of [[Andrinor]] openedly; That or a modest silver [http://gallery.avlis.org/v/Hamlet/Avlissian/MirielsJournal/RosyCheeks.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1 necklace] adourned by a small bright ruby which she appears to be unusually fond of. A scar crosses her left hand's palm inside, acting as the dividing line for the stylized image of [[Ra-Ghul]]'s masked face inked therein. The palm of her right hand bears a replica of [[Arcane#Andrinor's_Trust|Andrinor's Mark]], usually found on a Trust mage's right shoulder.
Miriel's voice is a light [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alto alto] prone to a soft rasp, as estimated by [[PCs:Arania_Moonshadow|Arania Moondshadow]]. From their time with Miriel as their Sentinel sponsor, [[PCs:Selash|Selash]] of the Green and [[PCs:Vanar_Alhaldren|Vanar]] of the White vividly recall this soft rasp pitching into a shrill croak. Miriel's own Sentinel mentor, the General Marshal [[PCs:Fealith_Anifail|Anifail]], would not deny her short temper.




Miriel's voice is a light [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alto alto], prone to a soft rasp which quickly becomes a croak in the rare case when she speaks aloud. As of present day, she uses solely gestures and no words to cast spells. Her movements while spellcasting are somewhat restrained, forceful, carried out with painstaking concentration. She is known for her use of a melodious semblance to the [[Drangonari#Language|Drangonari]] language.
In the South, Miriel's voice has mostly been heard in the [[Guild:ATU|Avlis Tower University]] lecture halls. "I do not think myself a wizard" are nonetheless Miriel's own words, much to the dismay of her tutor [[PCs:Ialath_Fentellon|Ialath]] of the Ashen (now Ebony). A Fatespinner theoretician, Miriel has openly advocated to evade the use of magic whenever possible. In her practice, she has used solely gestures and no words to cast spells.


Those who can recognise it may also be able to discern her origin, as Miriel visibly differs from most Avlissian elves.


A small but no negligible part of Miriel's image as a mage is her familiar: Lomion, a diminutive fruit bat, also known as "library bat". This otherwise docile animal has become infamous for an unhealthy inclination towards sugary foods and beverages, causing it to fly amok. During her years as an outcast to the Trust (the 2160s), Miriel has also been seen in the company of a notably whiny imp.


A small but no negligible part of Miriel's presence is her familiar: Lomion, a diminutive fruit bat, also known as "library bat". This otherwise docile animal has become infamous for an unhealthy inclination towards sugary foods and beverages, causing it to fly amok.
 
Miriel is also remembered for employing a melodious semblance to the [[Drangonari#Language|Drangonari]] language. Paired with her outlandish appearance, this is a possible clue to her origin. Those looking for more specific information would be hard-pressed to find any. Beyond the famous anecdote of Miriel's ill-fated planar travel to Avlis, only to awaken in plague quarantined [[Elysia]] during the [[Second Fairy War]], there are no credible notes on her past life.
 
 
After the tragic [http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?f=86&t=116677 consequences] of bringing the Xilo'rulithii - Noss'tau affair to the public, Miriel has abruptly rejected any inquiries on her personal life, past or present.
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==== Last Known Rumours ====
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Five winters pass since Miriel sets off for the Frozen North, until she is once more seen in Visimontium.
 
 
Rumour has it that she has undergone an incident, causing her to lose a great many of her personal memories. She has also been rather insistent to introduce herself by her formal name, Elemmiire y'Hannah Dravanie tel'Suzail. Her retirement from active Sentinel duty and her move from the White Order of the Light to the Ashen Order of the Stars are another hot topic in tavern gossip.
 
 
With few exceptions, Elemmiire is rarely found in the company of people she has associated with before her memory loss. She is a frequent guest at Visimontium's [[Arcane Imports]] and can be found tending to [[Vorin's Treasure Trove and Rest]] every other week. The Retreat, recently renovated, remains her address of residence.
 
 
The most notable change about Miriel, however, is her newfound approach to the Arcane Arts. Reluctant and heavy-handed with magic before, the self-titled Fatespinner of the Stars now draws spells with the ease and apparent pleasure of a child prodigy.
 
 
She remains a public figure until the late 2240s when she disappears once more.
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From the first illustrated edition of [[The Dreamwalkers]], circa 2247:
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: This is the final surviving version of the epics on the Lost Princess' last journey.
 
: Following her return from Tyedu, Sage Miriel of Visimontium was no longer in possession of any memory of those events, -- or her life on Avlis, -- and was left to gather the pieces on her own. As time progressed, she became aloof. In her words, she was often unable to tell an "if" from a "when", or even a "where".
 
: I chanced to be the last man to see her. That was when she handed her finished work to me. "It is done," she said with a chuckle and turned away, vanishing in thin air at her next step. It was no magic, arcane or eldritch, that we were able to trace. For all we knew, Elemmiire no longer existed in the fabric of our reality.  
 
: -Sage Terrinus of the ATU
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==== Known Affiliations ====
==== Known Affiliations ====
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Below is a list of her formal affiliations.<br><br>
Below is a list of her formal affiliations.<br><br>
* [[Guild:Sentinels|Visimontium Sentinels]] - Brigadier, Commander II-nd Intelligence Division "Andrinor's Shadow"
* [[Guild:Sentinels|Visimontium Sentinels]] - Brigadier, Commander II-nd Intelligence Division "Andrinor's Shadow"
: Bearer of Medal of Honour
: Bearer of Medal of Honour ''(not on active duty as of 2241)''
* Visimontium Orphanage - Co-Founder (with [[PCs:Hebrin Maul|Hebrin Maul]]), Book Keeper
* [[Visimontium Orphanage]] - Co-Founder (with [[PCs:Hebrin Maul|Hebrin Maul]]), Book Keeper ''(retired)''
* ''[[Guild:AshenOrder|Ashen Order]] of the Stars - Magus (2150-2162)''
* [[Guild:AshenOrder|Ashen Order]] of the Stars - ''Magus (2150-2162), Initiate (2241),'' Magus (2242 - present)
: [[Magic:Divination|Divination]] & [[Magic:Enchantment|Enchantment]] Practitioner, [[Fatespinner]]
* ''[[Guild:BlueOrder|Blue Order]] of the Sky - Magus (2185-2228), Senior Magus of Visimontium (2212-2228)''
* ''[[Guild:BlueOrder|Blue Order]] of the Sky - Magus (2185-2228), Senior Magus of Visimontium (2212-2228)''
* [[Guild:WhiteOrder|White Order]] of the Light, ''Applicant (2229-2231), Initiate (2232-2233)'', Magus (2233-Present)
* ''[[Guild:WhiteOrder|White Order]] of the Light - Applicant (2229-2231), Initiate (2232-2233), Magus (2233-2240)''
: [[Magic:Divination|Divination]] & [[Magic:Enchantment|Enchantment]] Practitioner, [[Fatespinner]]
* [[Guild:ATU|Avlis Tower University]] - Sage, Planar Theory Lecturer, Historian of Visimontium ''(retired)''
* [[Guild:ATU|Avlis Tower University]] - Sage, Planar Theory Lecturer, Historian of Visimontium
* [[Vorin's Treasure Trove and Rest]] - Acting Manager ''(retired)''
* [[Vorin's Treasure Trove and Rest]] - Staff
* [[PCs:Straccio#Straccio_and_the_PTRG|Psionic Theory Research Group]] - Staff ''(retired)''
* [[PCs:Straccio#Straccio_and_the_PTRG|Psionic Theory Research Group]] - Staff
* [[Guild:BardicAcademyofVisimontium|Bardic Academy]] of Visimontium - Staff ''(retired)''
* [[Guild:BardicAcademyofVisimontium|Bardic Academy]] of Visimontium - Staff
* Guild for [[Guild:AKN|Advancement of Knowledge in Nature]] - Master ''(retired)''
* Guild for [[Guild:AKN|Advancement of Knowledge in Nature]] - Master
* [[Guild:AAAA|Avlis Arms and Armour Association]] - Quartermaster ''(retired)''<br><br>
* [[Guild:AAAA|Avlis Arms and Armour Association]] - Senior Journeyman, Visimontium Hall Quartermaster
 
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==== Popular Written Works ====
==== Popular Written Works ====
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* [[Miriel's Guide to Visimontium]] - Almanac
* [[Miriel's Guide to Visimontium]] - Almanac
* [[Early History of Visimontium]] - Chronicle
* [[Planar Structure of the Known Multiverse]] - Lecture
* [[Planar Structure of the Known Multiverse]] - Lecture
* [[Overview of Time and Fate]] - Essay
* [[Overview of Time and Fate]] - Essay
* [[The Dragons of Fury]] - History Record
* [[The Dragons of Fury]] - Narrative
* [[The Dreamwalkers]] - Epic Poem Cycle
* Annotations to the [[:Category:Path_of_Dust|Path of Dust]] cycle
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==== Contact ====
 
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==== Behind the Scenes ====
==== Behind the Scenes ====
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A puppeteer's view on the character.<br><br>
Out of character: A puppeteer's view on the character.<br><br>
Full article: [[Talk:PCs:Miriel_Hana#Behind_the_Scenes|Behind the Scenes]]<br><br>
Full article: [[Talk:PCs:Miriel_Hana#Behind_the_Scenes|Behind the Scenes]]<br><br>
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Latest revision as of 03:41, 28 April 2024

Elemmiire Dravanie





Latest Update: The Spring of 2247