Rillarie (prime)

Rillarie Telepsawe Ardenai Created by Rillarie's player using Midjourney AI Race Elf Culture Ardenai Class Ranger Profession Gleaner Religion Imaera Affiliation(s) Willow Hall Drakes Vanguard Guardians of Sunfist In-a-Word Cheerful Disposition Good-natured Demeanor Friendly Flaw Easily side-tracked Greatest Strength Loyalty Greatest Weakness Undisciplined Hobbies Equitation, fishing, crafting lures, cooking, sketching Likes Horses, being in nature, tea Dislikes Willful stubbornness Loyalties Willow Hall, friends & family Best Friend Aerocus, Cylnthia, Lilanna, Sammoon

Rillarie Telepsawe Ardenai is an elven ranger and follower of Imaera from Ta'Ardenai.

Little enough is known about her, and with good reason. Why would anyone care about another young adventurer in Landing? Those who have encountered her might know she is not shy about where she comes from and what one should enjoy from life, nor is she afraid of trying new things or taking a stab at being entertaining (news flash: not a bard). She recently became a member of Willow Hall and is a newly added recruit to the ranks of the Drakes Vanguard and Guardians of Sunfist.

Rill is never far from her hunter gelding outside of Landing, and more and more in Icemule; they often forage for random things in random places - sometimes well above her training to handle. Fortunately, she's made friends with several excellent folks in her early months, so no matter her misadventures, the young woman will be fine.

Appearance

You see Rillarie Telepsawe.
She is taller than average. She appears to be in the bloom of youth. She has tilted amber eyes and golden brown skin. She has waist length, curly ginger hair worn in a ponytail. She has a delicate face and tall upswept pointed ears.

Background

Born and raised on the border of the Darkling Woods and the steppes beyond, Rillarie learned from an early age how to hunt, forage, work with horses, and contribute to ranch life as best her coltish little body would allow. Her parents (Nhaerik of Ardenai and Myrilyn of Nalfein) had settled the land nearly 200 years before her birth, with three fine sons (Tolorel, Jesirhin, and Rychai) birthed before her. All the family were excellent teachers and even better protectors, so she grew up in contentment and freedom.

It was because of their horses that Lilanna Silverveil came into Rill's life; the sylvan's parents were near-constant travelers, and roughly once every ten years, they would make their way to the Telepsawe farm to purchase new draft stock. The families would also socialize and enjoy a few days of rest. It was always with excitement and wonder that Rillarie would look forward to these visits, as she had grown to view Lilanna like the big sister she never had. These visits stopped one day, and the family never discovered what had happened to their 'cousins' until much later.

When the young Ranger-hopeful finally decided to leave home and to try to make a name for herself in the world, she was gifted several tools to see her off; it was simultaneously a happy and sad departure, but Rillarie was determined to return at some point during Winterfest in the following winter. Arriving in Landing not long after, one of the first people she happened to meet was Lilanna, though much changed as a great deal of time had passed. The older woman had matured considerably but still welcomed Rillarie with open arms. When time allowed them to sit and discuss, part of the nearly visible weight about Lilanna's shoulders became clear - the passing of her parents had been the reason for the sudden cease of their families' gatherings. It became clear that they had not lost fondness for one another in the intervening years, and without really speaking it out loud, it was a given that they would look after each other in this land so far from their ancestral ones.

And so it was here that the story truly begins to unfold, and our young Ranger takes her first steps on a path that will no doubt be perilous - but also joyful and rewarding.

Cherished Tools

an ancient modwir tackle box with a rickety silver latch
While originally given to her by her father before departing for the Landing, this tackle box was his first. So of course, at the soonest available instance, Rillarie accidentally dropped it into a lake during travel to her new home. Fortunately, at the Ebon Gate festival of 5123, Rodnir was able to help her 'recover' the box and with luck, father will never know the difference.

a pale doeskin vasculum watercolored with a myriad of delicate wildflowers
Albeit a bit dirt-stained from accident more than carelessness, this vasculum shows a few signs of wear and tear but is otherwise quite lovely. A gift from her Nalfein mother upon reaching a decision to journey from home and make her own way in the world, the vasculum holds botanical treasures of her travels.