Brelyna Maryon Brelyna Maryon is a Dunmer mystic and apprentice at the College of Winterhold , in Winterhold . Background . She is involved in two of the first quests for the college , Brelyna becomes a candidate for marriage and a possible follower after the Dragonborn assists her with an experiment . She resides in the Hall of Attainment , where she has her quarters . Personality . Brelyna is a somewhat introverted yet diligent student of the mage arts . Though not as skilled as J ' zargo , she is more than capable and is touted as having natural talent , even though she is a bit clumsy with her spells . Having come from a place where expectations were very high for her as a descendant of a line of powerful Telvanni mages , Brelyna enjoys the lack of expectations or peer pressure and gladly focuses on studying at the College at a pace that she is comfortable with . When first spoken to , Brelyna may come across as brusque and unsociable due to her disdain with constant questioning , assuming that the Dragonborn will do the same . She will however quickly apologize and politely introduce herself when they prove otherwise . Afterward , she is often polite when spoken to , if a bit shy . Brelyna is not fond of talking about herself , particularly her race , but if inquired about the Dunmer ' s history to Winterhold she will explain that many elves visited the College over the years . She also seems to have an innate fondness for reading books , and can often be found doing so wherever she may be . Interactions . First Lessons . Brelyna participates in the Dragonborn ' s Ward lessons at the college . Along with J ' zargo and Onmund , she underestimates the necessity of practicing caution when casting spells . Under Saarthal . After the Dragonborn ' s first lessons at the college , Brelyna accompanies the group to Saarthal , where Arniel Gane conducts research regarding several relics found there . Tolfdir assigns her with the task of detecting magical wards . Brelyna ' s Practice . Brelyna requires assistance with practicing a new spell . The Dragonborn can agree to be the target of her spell . When cast , the first spell turns their vision green . Brelyna then comments that they look " a little green . " Wait for five hours , sleep , or finish other quests until the effect wears off , then return to Brelyna . Attempts with the second spell turn the Dragonborn into several animals . Once Brelyna manages to restore her subject ' s usual form , she will speak to the player and the quest will complete , unlocking her ability as a follower . Marriage . After the Dragonborn completes the quest Brelyna ' s Practice , Brelyna becomes a marriage prospect and will offer that option during a conversation if the Dragonborn is wearing the Amulet of Mara . Follower . If the Dragonborn helps Brelyna experiment with her spells , she agrees to become a follower . She can be inducted into the Blades after arriving at Sky Haven Temple with Delphine and Esbern . Combat behavior . Brelyna is able to deal a significant amount of damage with spells . Brelyna opens every fight with Oakflesh and uses Flames and Firebolt offensively . She also often summon s Flame and Frost Atronachs to aid her in battles . Due to her low health pool , she cannot endure many attacks . Unable to be killed by opponents , she can be killed by the Dragonborn . Stealth . As with most followers , when sneaking she waits for a cue to engage in combat , even refusing to attack an enemy that has engaged her specifically until the Dragonborn breaks stealth . As with all mages , her pathing can sometimes cause her to attack targets which have not been revealed yet . Also , her spells make noise when cast , rendering sneaking somewhat difficult with her along . This can be offset by giving her sneaking - enchanted gear and by choosing battles carefully . She can be instructed to wait if a delicate situation arises . Equipment . Although she equips any weapons or armor given to her , she seldom uses them above spells . Morality . Brelyna disapproves of theft and becomes hostile toward the Dragonborn for doing so . She may also send hired thugs to punish the Dragonborn if they steal from her .