PCs:Miriel Hana
Hana
Latest Update: The Spring of 2235
Appearance
Miriel Hana, at a time Miriel Hana Xilo'rulithii, is a public figure in Visimontium from the early days of the Holy City of Andrinor - the middle of the XXIInd century after the Age of Peace. She is a chronicler and longtime of the City's law enforcement and standing army, until finally departing north in 2235. While Miriel's historical significance in Visimontium and beyond is yet to be evaluated, this text focuses on her personality.
In the recollection of Hebrin from the Order of the Dragon, Miriel is still is very young for an elf, keeping her hair cut short in a boyish manner. Once silver, her hair has turned mostly white, as a bitter counterpoint of her youth. During her last years in the City, Miriel has been known to dye her hair a quaint shade of metalic rose red, according to the Ice Witch.
A portrait of Miriel by Janur, circa 2210, presents her with her student Helene, both in formal dress. The painting reveals Miriel to be unusually pale and notably smaller than the average elven female. This is emphasized all the more by her imposing staff wrought of dark steel and onyx, topped with a crystal skull head. Miriel's own face bears an expressionless mask. Her argentine eyes display hues of ice and steel, sharpened further by her intense stare.
In Janur's painting, Miriel is wearing a modest silver necklace adorned by a small bright ruby. Delaroweil of 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, the reptile scale gown portrayed by Janur being a notable example.
In the streets of Visimontium, however, Miriel has mostly appeared in the red and black uniform of a Sentinel officer, seldom a Trust member robe (changing from Ashen, to Blue, and eventually White). At her farewell with the City, many have seen the scar crossing her left palm, acting as a dividing line for the insignia of Ra-Ghul inked in her skin. The palm of her right hand bears a replica of Andrinor's Mark, usually found on a Trust mage's right shoulder.
Miriel's voice is a light alto prone to a soft rasp, to Arania Moondshadow's estimate. From their time with Miriel as their Sentinel mentor, Selash of the Green and Vanar of the White recall this soft rasp pitching into a shrill croak, when she would bark a command. Miriel's own Sentinel mentor, General Marshal Fealith, does not deny her short temper.
In the South, Miriel's voice has mostly been heard in Avlis Tower University lectures. "I do not think myself a wizard" are Miriel's own words, much to the dismay of Ialath, now sole owner of The Retreat. A Fatespinner theoretician, Miriel uses solely gestures and no words to cast spells. Her movements while spellcasting are somewhat restrained, forceful, carried out with painstaking concentration.
Miriel is also remembered for employing a melodious semblance to the Drangonari language. Those who can recognize it may also be able to discern her origin, as Miriel visibly differs from most Avlissian elves. Since her marriage to the Psion Eudaimon Dawnblade in 2230, Miriel has kept tight-lipped on her personal life, past and present.
A small but no negligible part of Miriel's public life 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.
Known Affiliations
Informally, Miriel is known for numerous acquaintanceships, spanning nearly all walks of life.
Below is a list of her formal affiliations.
- Visimontium Sentinels - Brigadier, Commander II-nd Intelligence Division "Andrinor's Shadow"
- Bearer of Medal of Honour
- Visimontium Orphanage - Co-Founder (with Hebrin Maul), Book Keeper
- Ashen Order of the Stars - Magus (2150-2162)
- Blue Order of the Sky - Magus (2185-2228), Senior Magus of Visimontium (2212-2228)
- White Order of the Light, Applicant (2229-2231), Initiate (2232-2233), Magus (2233-Present)
- Divination & Enchantment Practitioner, Fatespinner
- Avlis Tower University - Sage, Planar Theory Lecturer, Historian of Visimontium
- Vorin's Treasure Trove and Rest - Staff
- Psionic Theory Research Group - Staff
- Bardic Academy of Visimontium - Staff
- Guild for Advancement of Knowledge in Nature - Master
- Avlis Arms and Armour Association - Senior Journeyman, Visimontium Hall Quartermaster
Popular Written Works
- Miriel's Guide to Visimontium - Almanac
- Planar Structure of the Known Multiverse - Lecture
- Overview of Time and Fate - Essay
- The Dragons of Fury - History Record
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Behind the Scenes
A puppeteer's view on the character.
Full article: Behind the Scenes