Countess Tanila Dal'Aresh

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Countess Tanila Dal'Aresh is a Stormwind Ren'dorei noblewoman who rules over the County of Shadowvein in the Southwest mountains of Duskwood.

She is an accomplished merchant, well known for her custom items; as well as a recognized Void Priestess, Archivist and researcher.

## Personality & Beliefs

Tanila is a caring and hardworking individual, though many may find her to be odd or chaotic. She is a firm believer in basic 'human' rights for most beings, and will defend those she thinks are being treated unfairly. Tanila seeks refuge from the speed of her mind and meddling of the Void in near constant work, avoiding being overly emotional and instead often presenting as coldly logical.

Her constant research of the Void has left her more closely bound to it, a fact discerned easily from her appearance. Like most Ren'dorei, she struggles with the near constant whispers and urgings of the Void; which often create a change in her personality. She can swing from cold and factual to silly and giddy in moments, depending on how she interacts with the whispers.

Tanila is a fierce friend and protector of those she cares for, always willing to put herself in harm's way for others, even strangers. She believes everyone deserves mercy and a second chance, but is firm that the second chance is the last one.

Her passion is her family, the Midnight Repose, and her work. Tanila researches anything she can, focusing on history, lore, languages and all types of magics. The years of study have served her well, making her highly intelligent and observant, with a quick wit and love for puzzle or riddle solving.

She adores beautiful clothing and jewelry, plushies, odd pets and nearly anything that sparkles.

## Description

Tanila is a young Ren'dorei, appearing about 23 years old. She has light purple-grey skin, long purple wavy hair with lighter lavender highlights, and obvious Void tendrils that drape from her hair. She is short for an Elf, with a lithe and delicate build. Her eyes are a glowing lavender in color, with no discernible pupil, but many tiny purple Void stars scattered within.

She has multiple old scars across her mid and upper back, and one small one on her lower back.

Tanila has three tattoos, one of a dark purple midnight star in the center of her back, one of sparkling tiny silver stars on her left thigh and hip, and the third is a glowing violet tattoo of a female Elven shaped Void entity, surrounded by a constellation of stars, that appears to move on its own; on her upper right arm.

## Biography

Tanila doesn't remember the early years of her life, her memory starts when she is a small child in Silvermoon, living with her parents. Her parents were horrible people, training her in everything they could think of to garner as much coin as possible when they sold her into slavery. After years of abuse at their hands, her parents ended up trading her to their House Lord in order to buy their way into Magister Umbric's fold. The House Lord took Tanila with him to Telogrus Rift, where the interrupted ritual took place that transformed those present into Ren'dorei.

After the events at Telogrus Rift, Tanila fled to Stormwind, working as a seamstress until she met Count Ren'Zaanr, the last surviving descendant of House Daandon. She went to work for the Count, who named her as his heir when he passed. Unwilling to bring notice to herself, she ignored her inheritance and sought out her own fortunes once more.

Before long, Tanila met Halaena Bloodsong-Rimebinder, Matron of the Midnight Repose. Emboldened by Halaena's ideals, Tanila joined the Repose and dove into her new duties as Archivist for the Midnight Repose. As her new family helped her confidence bloom, she began selling her handmade wares at markets and soon enough opened her own shop, selling custom gowns, jewelry and more.

These days, Tanila happily spends her time with her non-stop research, making her custom items, caring for her family, and now extending that care to her newly founded County of Shadowvein and its residents.

## Titles

### Countess of Shadowvein

Tanila is the Lady/Countess of the County of Shadowvein, a hidden locale in the mountains of Duskwood. Her new title shows her noble rank.

### Archivist of Midnight Repose

Tanila was granted the official title of Archivist for Midnight Repose by their Matron, Haleana Bloodsong-Rimebinder and the other officers of the family. It is a title dear to her, one she feels she earned, though she was quite honored and surprised to be given the official title.

## House

Tanila Dal'Aresh is a member and the leader of House Falore'Dal, a House based on principles of charity, hard work, care for others and equality.

## Relationships

Tanila is a member of Midnight Repose, whom she considers to be her true family. Halaena Bloodsong-Rimebinder and Klimin Bloodsong-Rimebinder are her two closest friends, ones she actually considers to be her sister and brother. She values their friendship and care highly, and would do anything for them.

Her close friends are Arinaddia Bloodstar, a woman who has taught Tanila much about being herself, and Investigator Dallas Yarnal, a hard working family man from Westfall who has been by her side through many tribulations.

Tanila very recently found out her good friend, Dr. Reverd Weace, is actually her blood brother that their parents sold away long ago. Though their past is scarred by this act of their parents, their joy at discovering the truth is more important to them both.

## Gallery

Tanila's SignatureHouse Falore'Dal Coat of ArmsTanila with Void Wings