Arilyn Moonblade Arilyn Moonblade was a half - elf assassin and Harper originally from Evereska . Description . Like most half - elves , her ears were pointed and she retained her youthful appearance and vitality even into middle age . Her eyes were blue , flecked with gold , and she had a more human build than elvish , though her skin was still quite fair . She had black hair and a hint of blue beneath her skin and generally looked more like an elf rather than a half - elf . She was 5 ' 9 " tall . In 1361 DR , around her fourth decade of life , Arilyn appeared 20 years of age , as reckoned by a human . Arilyn typical travel outfit included boots , trousers , a dark cloak , and a simple blue tunic over a loose shirt . However , she was very skilled at disguises . Aided by her moonblade , she could take on a number of disguises : a Sembia n courtesan , a street waif , and a cleric of Mielikki . Personality . Khelben " Blackstaff " Arunsun described Arilyn as hot - headed , stubborn , and independent . She had an aversion to magic , especially teleportation and magical fire ( due to having witnessed the incineration of the Hammerfell Seven ) . She disliked cooking . History . Arilyn was the daughter of Princess Amnestria of Evermeet and the human ranger and Harper Bran Skorlsun . Before Arilyn ' s birth , Amnestria left Evermeet in disgrace and settled in Evereska to raise Arilyn alone , taking the name Z ' beryl . A skilled warrior - mage and teacher at the College of Magic and Arms in Evereska , Z ' beryl / Amnestria was nevertheless killed by common thugs when Arilyn was less that 15 years old . The family moonblade was then passed on to Arilyn ; however , it had been dismantled and the moonstone ( which had been entrusted to Bran as " punishment " ) had been replaced with topaz . Arilyn did not know anything of her royal parentage . Arilyn later adopted her surname , " Moonblade " , from her sword . For the next decade or so , she studied swordsmanship under the tutelage of Kymil Nimesin , one of the teachers for the academy in the city . She became an assassin and adventured with the Hammerfell Seven band during the Time of Troubles ; she was the only survivor of the mage ' s miscast " fireball " . She later began working as an agent for the Harpers , officially joining the organization in late 1361 DR . She was a Harper for a while , but left them after undertaking a rescue mission for Isabeau Thionne , a noblewoman from Tethyr , whom she considered not to be worth rescuing . In 1361 DR , Arilyn was working for the Harpers when news spread of the Harper Assassin , who seemed to following her . Khelben " Blackstaff " Arunsun sent his nephew and secret Harper Danilo Thann after her to both protect her and spy on her in order to find the assassin . In the meantime , Bran Skorlsun ( Arilyn ' s father ) was trailing her in order to kill her , believing that Arilyn herself was in fact the Harper Assassin . Danilo found Arilyn ( or rather , Arilyn found Danilo by taking him hostage ) at the Halfway Inn near Evereska and they traveled together to Waterdeep , where Arilyn ran into Elaith Craulnobur and solicited his help . That night , Danilo was attacked by the Harper Assassin but saved by Arilyn . The two sought more information from Khelben Arunsun , who had them consult with sages in Candlekeep about Arilyn ' s moonblade . Arilyn learned about her heritage and the powers of her sword . Eventually , it was determined that the Harper Assassin was the moonblade ' s " elfshadow " ability being controlled by Arilyn ' s old tutor Kymil Nimesin , who sought to obtain the moonblade for its " elfgate " ability that would open a portal to Evermeet , allowing him to take over the elven island . With the help of Bran and Danilo , Arilyn restored her sword and defeated Kymil . The portal was moved to Blackstaff Tower and Arilyn was granted a Harper pin by her father , who pledged to stay in touch . Possessions . Arilyn ' s iconic possession was her hereditary moonblade : Arilyn ' s moonblade . Arilyn carried a silver panpipe she used to contact the Relay . Arilyn wore a ring on her left hand that was a simple silver band with a unicorn symbol of Mielikki ; she had won it from the ranger Rafe Silverspur in a game of dice . Relationships . Danilo Thann . Arilyn became romantically involved with the Waterdhavian noble Danilo Thann , with whom she traveled and later whom she married . Arilyn had kept Danilo at a distance for some time , until she managed to make peace with her past , her elven side and family , and with herself , finally able to accept Danilo ' s honest affection and love for her . It was in the novel " The Dream Spheres " that Arilyn and Danilo finally formalized their relationship , overcoming their past issues and the opposition of his formidable mother , who disapproved of her son ' s half elven love , an opposition hinting at secrets in the family . Elaith Craulnobur . Arilyn worked with Elaith Craulnobur while seeking the Harper Assassin . Despite knowing some of his background , she found him quite likable and approached him several times , despite warnings from others . For his part , Elaith helped Arilyn willingly , telling Bran that she " should have been [ Elaith ] ' s daughter , " since he ( Elaith ) had originally been betrothed to Amnestria before his self - imposed exile from Evermeet . Foxfire . She had a brief , but passionate , relationship with the wood elf chieftain Foxfire while helping defend his tribe in Tethyr in the novel " Silver Shadows " . Family . Arilyn established links with her family on Evermeet , at first through the young and liberal Prince Lamruil Moonflower and later with Queen Amlaruil Moonflower , after Arilyn proved herself by thwarting the machinations of Kymil Nimesin , who was conniving to bring about the end of Moonflower rule on Evermeet . Appendix . Appearances . Novels . Songs and Swords series : Other :