Queen Ayrenn ( Online ) Queen Ayrenn Arana Aldmeri is the Altmer leader of the Aldmeri Dominion and High Queen of the Summerset Isles during the Three Banners War . At a mere 28 years old , Queen Ayrenn is young , especially for an Altmer . She is also known as the " Unforeseen Queen " , having mysteriously disappeared from Summerset as a child , only to return 17 years later so she could inherit the Throne of Alinor . Shortly after her coronation , Ayrenn formed the First Aldmeri Dominion , an alliance between the Summerset Isles , Valenwood and Elsweyr which faced opposition from both the Daggerfall Covenant , the Ebonheart Pact , and even her own people in Summerset . Biography . Early life . Ayrenn was born the eldest child of King Hidellith of Alinor and Kinlady Tuinden , on the 5th of Second Seed in 2E 555 . Her conception and naming was ordained by the Scrolls of Praxis . All of Summerset , Auridon , and Artaeum are said to have celebrated her auspicious birth for fifty - five days . It was foretold that Princess Ayrenn would reflect the restless and turbulent times in which she was born , and would one day bring innovations to the rule of the Summerset Isles . From an early age , the nimble and quick - witted princess would often adopt unorthodox approaches to schoolwork , and sometimes went missing for several days , only to return with unusual knowledge and mastery of skills . She trained in blades beside her father , rode horses along Summerset ' s golden beaches , and memorized the history and sonnets of her people . Ayrenn would later disappear from the Summerset Isles at the age of eight , somewhere between the Alinor palace and the Crystal Tower in the year 2E 563 . The entire royal family of Alinor had gathered at the Crystal Tower to celebrate Ayrenn ' s matriculation to the Sapiarchs ' Labyrinth , where she was to study Altmeri Regal Praxis and Ceremoniarchy for a requisite 3 , 555 days . This time of intensive study had been required by all Summerset rulers in the past , and Ayrenn was to step into that period with arms wide . The Sapiarch s reported that the night of her disappearance was filled with signs and portents . The constellation of the Lady seemed to ride the constellation of the Steed , while the Great Orrery spun backward , and a young eaglet was found atop the statue of Topal the Explorer . While the Justiciar s began their long search for the princess , Ayrenn was already on the Isle of Balfiera . It is here where she began a new life with Direnni at the Adamantine Tower . The members of that clan trained Ayrenn in the art of war , turning her simple noble swordplay to lithe and seasoned blade - dancing . Her beachside rides became forced marches on horseback , and her singing of sonnets gave way to the study of the arcane arts . Ayrenn ' s younger brother , Prince Naemon , would later be named heir to the throne of Alinor . Coronation . Following the death of King Hidellith in 2E 580 , Ayrenn made an unexpected return to the Summerset Isles , travelling by swan ship from Port Velyn in Valenwood . After arriving in Firsthold , she announced that she was prepared , as the eldest heir , to assume the Throne of Alinor , and the High Justiciar affirmed that this was her right . She was crowned Queen Ayrenn on the 7th of Frostfall in the same year . It is said that the Sapiarchs endorsed all of the innovations Ayrenn brought to the rule of the Summerset Isles . Aldmeri Dominion . During her extensive travels around Tamriel before returning to Summerset , Ayrenn suffered personally at the hands of Abnur Tharn in the Imperial City , sparking her a hatred of men . The Aldmeri Dominion was the brainchild of Queen Ayrenn after having assumed the throne , and she saw it as the Altmer ' s duty to retake the White - Gold Tower , which the Mer originally built , and to eradicate the Daedric threat menacing Nirn . Her new Dominion aided the Camoran King Aeradan in repelling the Colovian invasion of Valenwood , and also helped restore order to Elsweyr from the chaos that followed the devastating Khahaten Flu . A group of High Elven supremacists , racists , and isolationists called the Veiled Heritance formed in response to Ayrenn ' s return . Seeking an end to the Dominion , they believed that the Queen had been corrupted by her alliance with the Bosmer and Khajiit , which " elevated their races " to be equals with the Altmer . Their goals included forcing Ayrenn to step down as Queen so they may appoint their own regent , and for everyone not of High Elven descent to leave the Summerset Isles . The Heritance made multiple assassination attempts on Ayrenn during her tour of Auridon , including an attempt at the port of Vulkhel Guard which was halted by a certain hero . Personality and beliefs . Queen Ayrenn believes that she is the ruler the Altmer need , due to her lifetime of experience as an adventurer and warrior . She has little honor for Altmeri culture and heritage , and considers the royal ceremonies to be " condescending nonsense " , only performing them so that she may gain the trust of her people . While Ayrenn is said to possess a genuine humility and kindness rarely seen among her people , she is also a decisive leader with a stubborn streak . She can be reckless in combat , and states that the only way to have faith in oneself is to " look fear in the face , and conquer it " . She also dislikes being reminded of her royalty , and thinks that most are too " blinded " by her crown to ask her questions about herself . Ayrenn takes great pride in the Aldmeri Dominion , believing it to be the strongest alliance on Nirn . She founded the Dominion after recognizing that the Altmer were too few in number to " solve the problems facing Tamriel " ; a plan that to the other races means a return to Elven dominance . Despite stating that she would sooner place an Altmer infant on the Ruby Throne than any human , Ayrenn contradicts that idea by claiming to oppose racism and High Elven supremacy when asked about the Veiled Heritance .