Lyna Mahariel

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### Pet

Befriended a squirrel as a child, forced to eat it during a hard winter when she was 11

### Romantic Orientation

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**Lyna Mahariel** is a Dalish Grey Warden from Ferelden, former hunter of the Sabrae Clan. She later returns to her clan and resides in the Free Marches near Kirkwall. She is the daughter of Theron Mahariel and Shinasha Winbow.

## Biography

### Early Life

Her mother was the Sabrae Clan's best hunter, originally from another clan, and her father was the Keeper for a long time. Her father was killed by bandits before she was born, and her mother left from grief after giving birth to her. She was then raised by Ashalle, a family friend, and became the hunting partner and lover of Tamlen.

## Involvement

She was saved by Duncan, and joined the Grey Wardens.

She leads a group to call on the aid of the Dalish, meeting a clan south of hers, one they were friendly with. She is accompanied by her fellow elves Zevran; who's mother was Dalish, Kallian; who'd heard stories of them, Alim; who'd studied elven magic and history, as well as Leliana; who is fascinated by elves, and Morrigan; who knows about the ancient elves. Lyna is welcomed by them, and helps their halla keeper, their crafter, and a widower. Leliana matchmakes a young pair. Lyna befriends a great oak tree, cures the werewolves, and makes Lanaya the new keeper by killing the corrupt Zathrian. She leaves them a message to send to her clan, whom she misses dearly, and tells Lanaya about the human world, and hears about her father from Master Varathorn.

She later finds and mercy kills a ghoul that was her lover, Tamlen.

After the fifth Blight ended, she asked King Alistair to officially grant the Dalish territorial sovereignty. She then decided to rejoin her Clan now located in the Free Marches, becoming close with Merrill despite her clan's wishes.

## Post-Blight

She returned to her clan, but was distraught to learn of Merrill's exile, she could not choose between her friend and possible lover, and her family. She could not reconcile the hatred the clan had for Merrill, and the dark things she had done, and the good person she knew her to be. She tried staying with Merrill and helping the city elves that she now considered to also be her people, but did not feel at home there, and she became more of the person she was becoming. So she decided to stay with her clan, and try to return to the person she once was, but that was no longer home, and that was no longer her. She never reconciled her two selves, and wherever she went she did not fit, and so never stayed long, never knowing who she truly was or was meant to become, or which path she was meant to take. Her and Merrill become closer than they had been as youths, but the relationship was strained by the death of Marethari, and she decided to take up pseudo-leadership of the clan, after failing to convince either Merrill or the clan to amend their rift.

## Physical Description

She is toned with coppery light brown or dark blonde hair and moss green eyes. She stands at five feet five inches and smells of sweat, dirt, and the forest. She has yellow skin and slanted eyes. She's been told she resembles her father in looks, but her mother in speech and movement.

## Personality

Like her father, she wished to know and interact with the human world, and is glad of the adventure being a warden affords her. Down-to-earth, kind, and sensitive, she is driven by a strong desire to make the world a little more beautiful. She is known for her sharp eye and independent spirit. Adventurous, spontaneous, and quick-thinking, she is gentle but has her limits. She relishes new experiences, especially when they are sensory, like exploring a city, and is always planning her next adventure. She finds predictability boring, and hates when life becomes stale. At first she seems aloof and unapproachable, but this was simply her being overwhelmed by the human world and feeling insecure and underprepared for the attention being Dalish would give her, and she felt out of place, not sure how to approach people, or if she would even be welcomed. She eventually grew confident in meeting new people, finally able to comfortably express her inner child, as she made a few close friendships which taught her a great deal about how similar humans and elves are, and that she does not give off a poor impression if she tries.

She needs time alone, and escape from other people. She is keenly aware of her own body and surroundings. It is hard to hide things from her because she is so keenly attuned to others. She wants to challenge the status quo with her experimental designs and lifestyle. She is a trendsetter, artist, musician, and all around creative. She is also firmly rooted in the present moment, and is an artist that works quietly and steadily to bring her creations to life, hating when things get too busy to create. When she is not out chasing a sunset, she is carving wood, or dancing in the forest alone. She lives in a sensual world rich with color, and possesses a natural eye for trends, beauty, and design. She generally comes across as cheerful and caring, although a bit private and difficult to get to know. She has a penchant for seeking new experiences, and is generally comfortable navigating through life and being out and about. She is observant and sensitive, reading people well, and noticing subtle emotional cues, body language, and tone of voice. She often senses when someone is holding something back, upset, or disappointed. She hates conflict in her close relationships. Because she values harmony in her relationships, she works hard to make sure everyone is happy and getting along. She is gentle-hearted, so conflict and disagreement rattles her, and she may even feel sick or have trouble sleeping. Criticism and hurtful words are like a dagger to her heart, and she cannot easily shake it. She hates feeling unappreciated and giving without any thanks. She is lives in the here and now, being easy-going, spontaneous, and flexible. She embraces whatever may come, and hates having to write a plan in stone. She enjoys life a lot, and may cancel plans at the last minute, or simply not show up at all. She thinks life is chock full of little opportunities for meaningful experiences. She hates being forced into an inflexible plan or commitment that she has little power to change. She doesn't like to debate just for fun. She is selfless and service-oriented, but needs to feel love to. She loves to connect with others and hates inauthentic socializing. She genuinely cares about other people and tends to show it through actions, like planning a surprise party or bringing soup to a sick friend. She is quiet and reserved in large groups, but shines in intimate settings and one-on-one. She has a strong social network and is well-liked by those who take the time to get to know her. She likes to get to know people in a more personal, honest way than networking or working a room. She is a gentle caretaker who lives in the moment and enjoys her surroundings. She likes to go with the flow. She can be overly competitive at times, sometimes unnecessarily escalates situations, hoping to win them and revel in the moment. She displays strong kinesthetic intelligence, having impressive dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and athleticism. She can be a bit unpredictable, and cares about freedom of expression. She feels stifled by anything that stands in the way of her fierce independence, such as traditions, social conventions, or rules. She loses her usual charm and creativity when agitated. She lives in the moment, full of emotion, and can easily become stressed when a situation goes awry. She enjoys experimenting with new perspectives, and is inspired by people and ideas to constantly invent and reinvent herself and her world. She is always surprising people with new twists and turns, she is vibrant and never grows stale. She is likeable, with a live and let live attitude that makes her easy to be around. She is full of acceptance and positivity, being light-hearted, low-key, and non-judgmental. She is warm, and a bit on the quiet and private side. She is a natural caretaker who enjoys nurturing others in a practical way, and is sensitive to other people's emotions. She quickly builds rapport with others, often knowing just the right compliment to soften someone's heart. She does best when she has a tangible outlet for her thriving imagination, enjoying art and music, and excels at working with her hands and connecting with others. She is underestimated because of her reserved, enigmatic nature, but she is meant for great things. She believes in fighting for the underdogs, and preserving the rights of the oppressed. She knows she can be much more effective and efficient if she has the space and flexibility to take care of things in accordance with her own flow of things. She hates constantly following someone else's schedule and agenda, and the oppressive grind of being locked inside and being micromanaged. She has a tough time in tense, rigid environments, wanting to take care of things in her own way and on her own schedule. She has never, loyalty, and a determination to protect others. She finds achievement thrilling, but is more drawn to defending her cause, no matter the cost. She hates being denied alone time, and loves solitude as it gives the opportunity to evaluate her thoughts and feelings and reflect. She gets a sense of peace when alone. She hates being forced to be around other people and listen to them babble about superficial stuff she finds boring and irrelevant. She likes to do her own thing. She needs to be herself, getting stressed and frustrated when she can't. She tends to wander off on long walks to be alone. When stressed she is extremely hard on herself, and excessively critical of herself. Though generally very good-natured and easygoing, she can lash out at others when stressed, which then turns inward, taking out her frustrations on herself. She will beat herself up due to an irrational, self-perceived lack of competence, obsessing over any imperfections. Her pleasant, quiet nature can lead her to taking the back seat to other people's agendas, deferring to others. She does not care for fashion and frilly things, she went through a fashion faze during the fifth blight, after being exposed to large city markets with exotic items. She quickly outgrew this faze, learning to appreciate the simple beauty and functionality of Dalish craftsmanship, and found she grew annoyed by the distraction of wearing jewelry or makeup as a warrior constantly living in rough conditions.

## Relationships

### Companions

* Morrigan
* Alistair
* Oghren
* Zevran
* Leliana
* Shale
* Sten
* Wynne

### Origin

* Merrill
* Tamlen
* Marethari
* Ashalle
* Paivel
* Ilen
* Fenarel
* Mother
* Sabrae

INFJs and ISFPs have some common themes that often arise when they get to know each other. As an INFJ, you'll want to keep these issues in mind when you get to know an ISFP.
As an Intuitive Feeling type, you seek deep, meaningful connection in your relationships. You want to truly understand what drives the people you care about and help them to be their best selves. You are drawn to people who seem to be sensitive, thoughtful, and idealistic, and prefer relationships that help you to grow and develop.
Your counterpart is a Sensing Perceiver type, which means their core focus is enjoying the moment. In relationships, this means that they look for people that they have an easy synergy with, and often prioritize one thing: FUN. As an SP type, your counterpart doesn't think too hard about whether they connect with other people on a deep level. They're simply looking for companions to keep them company on this crazy ride called life.
At first glance, it may seem as though the two of you have nothing in common—and in fact, you do have very different ways of seeing the world and thinking about things. The first time you meet this person, unless you discover a shared interest, it may seem that you have nothing to talk about.
You tend to be idealistic, sensitive, and empathetic. You feel things deeply and take your values seriously. You are very much in tune with the state of the world and the feelings of the people in it, and you are always thinking about how to make the world a better place. Because you are so idealistic, you sometimes you get caught up in your imagination and lose track of real life.
In contrast, your counterpart is all about action. They live in the moment, not in their head, and like to get things done. They have little interest in fantasy, and like to stay firmly grounded in reality. They spend very little time wondering how the world could be different; they're too busy enjoying it as it is.
So what might draw you together? Plenty. For one thing, this might be just the relationship you need to get you out of your dreams and idealized visions and into the present moment. If you struggle to stay grounded, this person can bring you down to earth.
Plus, if you stick with it, you might find that you have more fun with this person than anyone else in your life. They tend to be spontaneous, hedonistic, and even a bit of a daredevil, and they may inspire you to take chances that you wouldn't otherwise risk.
Although there are some common problems that can arise in INFJ/ISFP relationships, it's important to remember that there's no such thing as a perfectly compatible pair in personality typing. Whether you get along with someone has more to do with your own self-knowledge and your sensitivity to your friend's needs and preferences—not some magic formula. Learning more about your own type with an in-depth assessment is a great place to start to build the self-awareness that is key to successful relationships.
Communication Between INFJ and ISFP
Communication can be a challenge between any two people, and communication between INFJ and ISFP personality types is not the exception. By being aware of the issues that often arise when INFJs and ISFPs communicate, you can learn how to reach an understanding more quickly.
You have a different style of communication from this person, and you’ll need to make some accommodations if this relationship is to reach its full potential.
You tend to communicate in an abstract, theoretical way. You focus on making connections and interpreting meaning, exploring the "why" of the thing in question. Much of what you communicate is your idea, theory, or interpretation of what you see, rather than a direct observation. When making plans, you are inclined to spend a lot of time talking about the overall goal or theme of the plan—without having much interest in the details of exactly what will happen or how.
In contrast, your counterpart tends to communicate in a straightforward, concrete way, focusing on facts, details, history, and real-life experiences. They focus on the "what" when discussing something, and convey information that they observed directly or can back up with real-life evidence. When making plans, they tend to focus on the specific steps that will occur. And generally, they're interested in talking about real things, not ideas or theories.
While it may sound like you are speaking different languages, the truth is that although you have different comfort zones when it comes to communication, you are well able to get out of those comfort zones to meet halfway—and you'll both be the better for it. You can help your partner to stretch to look beyond the obvious of things and explore the deeper meaning. And in turn, they can help you to come back down to earth and discuss the details and facts of a situation, not just the big idea.
INFJ vs. ISFP Values
Values are intensely personal, and while an INFJ and an ISFP can find common ground, there will always be some differences in what you hold dear. However, understand how your INFJ approach to values compares with your ISFP counterpart's will help you to appreciate and overcome your differences.
Both of you share a deep empathy and compassion for others and probably make plenty of time in your lives to be of service to your family, friends and communities. You both enjoy jobs that allow you to help people, in health care, social services, education or the like, or you both may spend time volunteering for causes that are important to you. However your sympathy plays out, you’ll both agree that the thoughtful helping of others is an important value for you.
Where you differ is how your values are directed. You are a deeply idealistic and so passionate about what you believe. You can easily imagine how the world could be a better place and enjoy empowering others to explore possibilities, whether they act on these ideas or not.
Your counterpart has a similar value system, but theirs is more practical and logical. They show their concern through pragmatic solutions, delivered in the here and now, such as giving a helping hand to a friend in need. They offer support that can be useful immediately—that’s today instead of someday—since, for your partner, it’s important to see a tangible result to their actions.
For your partner, then, the instinct to serve is born of a sense of dutiful social responsibility rather than the empathetic heartache that's more familiar to you. There is no reason why the two approaches cannot exist side by side, although you may find your partner’s approach too traditional and closed to new ideas (“that’s not how we do it”) when you’re considering ways to tackle problems. While you’ll appreciate your partner’s tender heart, you may worry that they lack a higher purpose.
There’s an opportunity here to introduce one another to new ways of thinking. You both excel in sticking to values that are important to you, but your partner can help you understand the practical reality of these values. On the flip side, you can help them gain a passion for big ideas, and take a more well-rounded approach to how they see the world. The challenge for you is to not get too annoyed if your partner tends to value tradition and the wisdom of lived experience much more than you do, instead of using creativity and imagination to forge a better way.
You tend to prize hard work and achievement, in contrast with your counterpart, who puts a higher priority on just enjoying life. While you tend to be serious and goal-oriented, they are more relaxed and content to go with the flow. To you, they may appear unmotivated, flaky, or even lazy. But in truth, they just value freedom and flexibility more than you do, and they're willing to give up a few gold stars in favor of a more laid-back lifestyle. To them, your life may seem overly structured, routine, and just plain dull.
You'll probably experience some conflict over your different approaches to life. You'll want your counterpart to get serious, make plans, and stick with something (for once!). On the other hand, they'll bug you to loosen up, relax, and enjoy life. Although this has the potential to be aggravating for both of you, it's also an opportunity for each of you to discover a new style of living. Your partner can help you to become more spontaneous and ensure you are enjoying all that life has to offer. In turn, you can help them improve their ability to be organized, persistent, and responsible when it matters most.
INFJ and ISFP in Daily Life
Lifestyle is an under-appreciated—but extremely important—element of compatibility. Your values and ideals may coincide perfectly, but if you can't agree on how to conduct day-to-day matters, your relationship will always have friction. As an INFJ in a relationship with an ISFP, you can expect certain issues to arise in your daily life. Discussing these in advance, and figuring out how to deal with them, will make things go much more smoothly as you develop your relationship.
Organization may be a sticking point between the two of you. While you like to establish structure in schedules, plans, and systems, your counterpart takes a more relaxed approach. You may find that disagreements arise over these fundamental differences.
If you share a physical space, you may disagree over how clean, tidy, and organized it needs to be. You will tend to feel more motivated to keep things in order, while your counterpart will have less of an innate need for organization.
Often, the more organized person in a relationship like yours ends up taking on more responsibilities, simply because they're paying more attention to what needs to be done. This can lead to resentment and imbalance in the relationship. You may feel as if you are the "adult" in the relationship, while your counterpart may feel nagged and harassed.
The best way to approach conflicts in this area is to frame your own desire for organization as just that—something you desire. It is generally unproductive to try to convince your partner that your structured, orderly way of doing things is the "correct" way, but if you approach it as simply stating your own preference, they may be more open to trying to accommodate you.
Scheduling can also be an area of conflict for the two of you, as they like to leave things open-ended, while you prefer things planned and settled. Again, compromise is the key. The first step is to acknowledge that you have different approaches, and that each style has its benefits. Then, try to make sure your time together includes both scheduled events and free time for spontaneity, so you each get a chance to be at your best.
Finding harmony in your life together may take some effort because you see and communicate different things. While you look for patterns and metaphors in every interaction, your counterpart takes things at face value. For them, daily life is for living through their body and their senses. For you, it’s a springboard for testing out ideas.
In your mind, life exists to feed your curiosity and help you learn new things. Discovering new ideas is a lifelong pursuit and you take it very seriously. You tend to read widely, take classes for fun and pursue activities that allow you to explore the ‘yet to be discovered.’
The reverse is true for your counterpart. They are one of life’s ‘doers’ and they believe that actions speak louder than words. They tend to choose activities that will stimulate their senses or their body in some way—whether that’s cooking, bungee jumping or arts and crafts. There are plenty of hobbies here that you could both be interested in, but it can cause rifts between couples who can’t agree on what they want to do in their spare time.
Routines can be another area of conflict. While you dream of adventure to keep things interesting, your counterpart has a low tolerance for shaking things up for the sake of it. Instead of seeing this as a source of conflict, understand that you have much to offer each other here. You can focus on the big picture and offer up the angles and possibilities that give your partner a broader understanding of the world. They can focus on the details, on the present moment, and remind you what is important right now. As long as you’re communicating effectively, it’s a wonderful win-win.
You both get overstimulated by too much activity and both enjoy spending quiet time alone. You and your partner might often find yourself at home with takeout and Netflix, or even in the same room without actually talking to each other, and you’re both okay with that. You likely both have small but intimate circles of friends and there may be no great urgency to work your way into each other’s friendship circles as a way of deepening your own bond. Personal boundaries are important to you, and you respect each other’s personal space by default.
You likely share a slower pace of life and appreciate the need for down time to balance out the busyness. Neither of you feels a burning desire to attend party after relentless party, and it’s likely that you’re on the same page regarding the booking of your social calendar. The problem is that when you do make plans, it can be dangerously easy for you to talk each other out of them. Hiding away is not healthy or practical. If your relationship is a priority, one of you must bite the bullet and motivate the other to follow through.
Despite both being introverts, one partner may need more down time than the other, or you may have different social needs. It’s a balancing act to sync your calendars and maintain a balance between your respective needs. Communication is key, although that too can be challenging as you both tend to shy away from confrontation because it’s overstimulating. Acknowledge when you’re bottling up feelings. Making a conscious effort to focus on conversations that take your both out of your comfort zones is the key to discovering new aspects of your relationship.
The free-spirited ISFP and the laid-back INFJ can make a creative pair. Though there are many differences between the two types, they have the potential to build a positive and mutually beneficial relationship that is capable of pushing each of them to grow both as individuals and as artists.
Compatibility
Generally, ISFPs value freedom while INFJs prefer order and peace. Therefore, it’s often said that a relationship between two of them is sure to be complicated. While that’s true, it’s only half the story.
ISFPs and INFJs are both usually compassionate and creative people. And while their relationship will likely frustrate them at times, there is also a big chance that both partners will find themselves changed for the better and more sure of themselves after being together.
ISFPs are simple. They usually just want freedom, love, and to have some occasional fun. INFJs are often a little more complex and seek to connect deeply with others.
Because of these traits, ISFPs often want a partner who won’t expect too much from them or tie them down too strictly, while INFJs typically want a partner who’s intelligent and open so that they can have many deep conversations.
Summary Chart: ISFP and INFJ Compatibility vs. Possible Conflicts
Compatibility
Possible Conflicts
Both are creative
ISFP’s realism against INFJ’s boundless ambition
Both have strong values and beliefs
ISFP’s tendency to live in the present against INFJ’s focus on the future
Both can be sensitive
ISFP’s stubbornness and need for freedom could come into conflict with INFJ’s desire for order and harmony
3 Reasons Why ISFP and INFJ Are Good for Each Other
Given the key similarities between these two types, there are a few reasons why the ISFP and the INFJ can be good for each other.
They can enhance each other’s creativity
They can strengthen each other’s values or beliefs
They can understand each other’s sensitivity.
Both the ISFP and the INFJ may have creative aptitudes that their relationship may help deepen.
Because ISFPs are realists, their creative works can suffer from a lack of innovation or flair. Additionally, their occasional lack of routine or discipline may lead to them being unable to realize their full potential due to their unreliability.
By being with an INFJ, ISFPs can learn to explore things beyond their five senses in a way that could help make their creative endeavors more imaginative and original. Also, INFJ’s drive and organizational skills could help ISFPs be more serious about and committed to their artistry.
As for INFJs, their creative works and ambitions can sometimes lack realism. They can also get so caught up in possibilities that they fail to settle on any one direction or decision. Therefore, INFJs can benefit from ISFP’s realism and groundedness.
The second reason why ISFPs and INFJs can be good together is because both of them are passionate people with strong values or beliefs.
Because they are both passionate people who hold such strong beliefs, any relationship between the two of them will help them to either feel supported in their beliefs (if they share the same convictions) or feel more certain of their beliefs (if they differ).
If an ISFP and an INFJ are together, and they share the same beliefs, then the ISFP will likely help the INFJ become more active about their convictions. INFJs are usually fine with keeping their ideals on the cerebral level, but ISFPs are more active because they are doers.
Because of this, if an ISFP and INFJ couple share the same ideas, then the ISFP will likely push the INFJ to do more concrete things about their beliefs. This can be very good for the INFJ because they can gain a lot from the real-world experiences.
ISFPs may have strong convictions but they usually don’t really feel them on an emotional level. More often than not, their ideas are more rooted in practicality than in any true emotional connection. This is where INFJs can step in to aid ISFPs because they can help them develop more emotional connections to their beliefs, and these stronger emotional ties can help ISFPs strengthen their drives to promote active changes supported by their ideas.
As for when the ISFP and INFJ’s beliefs differ, their relationship can still benefit them because throughout their relationship, they will likely be forced to explain or defend their perspectives which will help them to better understand and feel connected to their beliefs.
As for the final reason why ISFPs and INFJs can be good for each other, both of these types can be very sensitive. Being together, these two types may find that they feel more supported and cared for by each other when they are feeling sensitive, especially when compared to how they may feel when in relationships with thinking types.
3 Reasons Why ISFP and INFJ Are Not Good for Each Other
While ISFPs and INFJs can be very good for each other, their stark differences in some key areas can also make them bad for each other as well. Here are a few of the reasons why these two types may not be good for each other.
They have different needs and values
ISFPs are stubborn and INFJs are passive and avoidant
They communicate differently
ISFPs are freedom personified while INFJs would rather have a set routine. The problem is evident from this alone. Unless they are both willing and able to compromise, a relationship between an ISFP and an INFJ is sure to be difficult.
ISFPs are often strongheaded, while INFJs are passive and like to avoid conflict. This means that when this couple hits a road bump in their relationship, it will likely not be the ISFP who compromises. Instead, INFJ will likely avoid the conflict by sacrificing their own desires and will be passive about ISFP’s actions that make them feel uncomfortable.
This relationship dynamic is not only not sustainable but also it will be damaging for both the ISFP and the INFJ. The ISFP will likely not grow as much as they could because of the INFJ being too lenient and compliant, and the INFJ will feel resentful and unhappy because of the ISFPs obstinance.
After this relationship dynamic goes on for a while, the INFJ will likely erupt on the ISFP (or some other innocent/unsuspecting third party) because of everything they’re holding in boiling over, and after their eruption, they will likely feel regretful.
The ISFP will feel confused and surprised by the INFJ’s behavior because, from their perspective, they likely wouldn’t even be aware of just how frustrated the INFJ is or how much they’d sacrificed until that point.
The reason for these starkly different perspectives is because INFJs are Extraverted Feelers (they have Fe in their cognitive functions stack), but ISFPs are Introverted Feelers (they have Fi in their stacks).
This means that while INFJs can understand other people’s emotions and points of view well, ISFPs can be a bit slow when it comes to other people’s emotions or perspectives because their feeling trait is turned inward.
In other words, while INFJs focus on and care about the feelings of others, ISFPs are focused more inwardly and are primarily concerned with themselves.
Communication
Where their feelings are focused isn’t the only area of difference between ISFPs and INFJs. They also communicate in vastly different ways too. Because ISFPs have Extraverted Sensing (Se) and INFJs have Introverted Intuition (Ni), ISFPs are more realistic and communicate in a way that’s focused on what’s real.
INFJs are more imaginative and visionary. They care more about the future and what can be rather than just what is. This can drive ISFPs up the wall, and they can get bored by and confused with the INFJ’s way of thinking and communicating; additionally, they can also minimize the INFJ’s thoughts and ideas.
Where are they strong and why?
ISFPs are creative realists while INFJs are innovative visionaries. Together, they can come up with some incredibly original and imaginative ideas.
Where do they have problems and why?
When it comes to communication, ISFPs and INFJs can have some problems due to how differently they communicate and see the world. ISFPs are more straightforward and only concern themselves with what’s concrete, but INFJs are more abstract and focus more on future potential.
ISFPs and INFJs can also have problems when communicating because INFJs like deeper conversations than what ISFPs are sometimes willing or able to have. This can make INFJs feel bored mentally in the relationship.
How can ISFP and INFJ improve communication?
ISFPs and INFJs can improve communication by recognizing and acknowledging each other’s strengths and trying to compromise. Also, INFJs should seek mental stimulation from others outside their relationship rather than trying to push their ISFP partner to be deeper, and ISFPs need to accept that INFJs are more abstract and understand that there is validity to INFJ’s ideas too.
Where do they connect? Why?
ISFPs and INFJs usually both prefer to live slower-paced lives, and they both get tired from too much activity or chaos. They both like to spend time alone and keep away from too much social interaction. These similarities between them make it easier for them to connect.
ISFP & INFJ: Values
Both ISFPs and INFJs are strongly driven by their values.
3 Things an ISFP Values
Freedom
Individuality
Flexibility
3 Things an INFJ Values
Harmony
Connecting with others
Order
How do their values match up?
ISFP’s desire for unimpeded freedom clashes with INFJ’s need for harmony. While ISFPs can be caring people, if the wants or needs of others clash with their own desire for freedom, ISFPs can be quite selfish people and stubbornly choose their freedom over harmony in the relationship. This means that the majority of the compromising on this regard, if not all of it, will have to come from the INFJ.
Merrill shows her love by wanting to know everything about Lyna so she can connect with her more deeply. They both spend a lot of quality time together and do a lot of physical touch. Lyna shows her love by doing practical things for Merrill. Merrill's desire to connect with Lyna pushes against Lyna's desire for personal space and boundaries, and Lyna's desire for flexibility and an open schedule clashes with Merrill's need for order and desire to plan things out. Lyna values individuality while Merrill values connecting with others. Being reliable can be an issue for Lyna, so Merrill has to take a more dominating role, keeping their home and daily life under control often falls on her shoulders. They are both sensitive and passionate, with sex being more than just an action for them, and they prefer to have an emotional connection with their partners, and they are both usually open to experimenting in bed. Merrill can be controlling and clingy, which makes Lyna feel stifled, who is hard to limit or control since she is free-spirited. Since they are both introverted and feel things deeply, they are good for each other as friends, not pushing each other to do too much socially, and understand each other's sensitivity. They are close friends, both being creative and caring, and make each other grow. Sometimes they have issues when Lyna lacks punctuality or is unreliable, and when Merrill is rigid. They clash when travelling together as Merrill wants to plan everything out and Lyna just wants to go with the flow. Though they are quite different, they are great friends who support each other emotionally and creatively. They became friends when Lyna did practical things for her and Merrill acted as a safe spot for her and as someone for her to turn to for emotional support. They are comfortable together, with Lyna helping to build up Merrill's confidence and Merrill helping to organize Lyna. They learned to trust each other when Lyna became more reliable and less stubborn, and when Merrill respected her need for freedom and was honest about her real feelings on conflicts. They have to constantly meet in the middle, as their differences are so stark that they don't have many shared points they can agree on, so compromise is their only way to resolve conflict. Lyna values freedom and flexibility while Merrill values order and routine, and they communicate differently, with Lyna being concrete and Merrill being abstract. Lyna looks for depth and meaning in her relationships, and is known for having a vibrant, vivid imagination, and cannot imagine herself settling for a match founded on anything less than true love. It took time for Lyna to find a compatible partner, with some thinking she is too choosy, and it's true she is prone to unrealistic expectations due to her perfectionistic, idealistic nature. She was tempted to hold out for a perfect partner or relationship that simply doesn't exist. It took a while for Merrill to grow on her, and for her to realize that the most compatible person for her was right there, since their relationship naturally deepened over time. Lyna is warm, caring, honest, and insightful, she patiently worked to uncover Merrill's innermost needs and desires. Lyna cares about integrity, and tends to bristle when people try to change her or talk her into something that she doesn't believe, and thus gravitated towards Merrill who appreciates her as she is. Lyna doesn't take their relationship for granted, and looked for ways for her to grow and strengthen their connection, which helped them reach a level of depth and sincerity. Lyna is attuned to her core values, keenly aware of what matters to her on a soul level, which helps her look beyond surface-level attraction and understand whether she is compatible with someone on a deeper, more meaningful level, this means she can avoid a match not founded on authenticity or shared principles. Lyna created a depth to their relationship that can hardly be described in conventional terms, because of her sensitivity and insight, she makes Merrill feel heard and understood in beautiful ways, she is not afraid to express her love, and she feels it with all her heart. One of the things Lyna finds most important is establishing genuine, deep connections with the people she cares about. She looks back on her relationship with Tamlen with rose colored glasses and held everyone after him to an imaginary ideal. Lyna knows that love is not a passive emotion but an opportunity to grow and learn, and expects Merrill to share this mindset, and a relationship with her is not for the uncommitted or shallow. Lyna is intensely passionate in ways that transcend the present moment, and she is truly fulfilled by her relationship with Merrill as it is loving, meaningful, and evolves and deepens over time. Their relationship never grew stale, with Merrill being surprised by the secrets she keeps even after a long time. In her heart of hearts, Lyna craves an emotional and spiritual connection with her partner, and cherishes not just the act of being in a relationship, but also what it means to become one with another person in mind, body, and soul. Lyna is quite mysterious and difficult to get to know, which is why Merrill has an advantage as they grew up together. While Lyna is very emotional, she guards her sensitive core carefully, preferring to listen than to express, and they both had to break apart the walls that time, distance, and experiences had built between them to learn each other again. Lyna focuses on Merrill, and does not care to dictate the mood of a situation with her own feelings, which can sometimes frustrate Merrill, but since she accepts her for who she is, Lyna proves to be a warm and enthusiastic life companion.
As their relationships grow, Adventurers’ partners come to find vibrancy and spontaneity to be par for the course. Adventurers may not be great long-term planners, preferring to let their partners take the lead when it comes to logic and strategy, but they almost never run out of things to do in the present. Also caring and loyal, Adventurers love finding ways to surprise their partners in fun little ways.
There’s also a sense of practicality to Adventurers’ unpredictability – if anyone is going to cancel a planned trip to stay home with a partner who suddenly got the flu as a gesture of affection, it is Adventurer personalities. Spending time with their partners is something Adventurers really enjoy, and they want their partners to know that they are cared for and special.
A Tender Heart
It’s important for their partners to make it clear that this love and attention is valued. Adventurers would never ask for such thanks, but it can really hurt their feelings if they don’t hear it. Such expressions don’t have to be verbal – Adventurers believe in actions, not words – but it’s crucial that they know their feelings are shared. On the other side of the spectrum, there are few types more vulnerable to criticism and conflict, and it’s necessary to provide a certain level of emotional support.
Since Lyna feels appreciated, she is more than happy to reciprocate in every way she knows how. Lyna is very sensual, and this is clear in their sex life, and intimacy is an opportunity for Lyna to satisfy Merrill involving every sense available. Though Lyna can be shy in public, when she is alone with Merrill, whom she trusts, her mask comes off, and it is a pleasant surprise that few people get to see.
Love From the Soul
Feelings and emotions underpin every aspect of Adventurers’ relationships, alongside not just a tendency towards, but a need for, fresh possibilities. Adventurer personalities are not to be forced into anything, and rushing long-term commitments is a sure way to scare them off. If Adventurers can’t feel excited in wondering “what’s next?” every morning, they may find themselves wondering “what’s the point?”
Still, developing some skill with planning can be a healthy area of growth for Adventurers. Learning to be a little more comfortable with voicing their feelings and communicating more clearly is something their partners can also help with. In any case, sharing the Observant (S) trait usually smooths out the more challenging aspects of mutual understanding, and relationships with people who have the Extraverted (E) and Judging (J) traits helps Adventurers to learn and grow in real, attainable ways.

The two of them often get into trouble and brawl, but he always covers for her as he would do anything for her. They enjoy spending time together. She did not give up on him after he disappeared. She is far more cautious than him as he is reckless.

She views her as a mother.

She loves his stories and knows the history of their people well.

The two are good friends and she does not mind lying to him if it aids her adventures.

She wears an heirloom necklace that belonged to her, hoping to one day find her, or at least meet the clan she was from.

The children want to be like her when they grow up. The clan greatly values her, and the halla are fond of her.

### Potentials

* Duran
* Natia
* Elissa
* Solona
* Alim
* Kallian
* Daylen

Lyna came across her in the forest, and learned she was fleeing the law in Denerim. Lyna was not as suspicious as she would have been, since Pol had also arrived from a human city. Kallian had barely settled in for not even a week when Tamlen and Lyna came across the tainted eluvian, and Lyna as recruited by Duncan. Kallian decided to join, and the three traveled to Ostagar together.

## Skills & Abilities

She is a more skilled hunter than Tamlen, having the skills of her mother. She is a natural leader like her father.

## Possessions

* **Fancy Floral Perfume**: gifted to her from Leliana who bought it when visiting the Denerim market. Smelling of jasmine and gardenias, it is in a white-glass round bottle with a curved pink stopper, it was quite expensive and is supposedly Orlesian.
* **Wood Carving**: it was to be a gift for Tamlen, it is a delicately carved bear.
* **Ironwood Bow**: made by Master Ilen, she marked a nock for each wolf and bear she killed, there are eight nocks.
* **Heirloom Necklace**: it was her mother's, given to her by Ashalle before she left to join the Wardens.

## Songs

* What I Want, NiiHWA
* Warriors, Imagine Dragons
* Runaway, AURORA
* Start, Gaho
* Into the West, Annie Lennox
* Landscape, Florence + The Machine
* Shenandoah, Voces8
* Centuries, Fall Out Boy
* Natural, Imagine Dragons
* Hero, Skillet
* Gangsta's Paradise, 2WEI
* Dragon Age Origins, EA Games Soundtrack
* Danke Shoen, Wayne Newton
* 夜に駆ける (Yoru Ni Kakeru), YOASOBI
* キラーボール (Killer Ball), Gesu No Kiwami Otome
* lovely, Billie Eilish, Khalid
* The Call, Regina Spektor
* The Wolf, PHILDEL
* Dog Days Are Over, Florence + The Machine
* Running Up That Hill, Joel Sunny
* Middle Of The Night, Joel Sunny
* Everybody Loves Me, OneRepublic
* Breath Of Life, Florence + The Machine
* Apocalypse, Cigarettes After Sex
* Je te laisserai des mots, Patrick Watson
* Ophelia, The Lumineers
* From Eden, Hozier
* Once Upon a Drea, Lana Del Rey
* Bad, Royal Deluxe
* The Dalish, EA Games Soundtrack
* Phoenix, League of Legends, Cailin Russo, Chrissy Costanza
* The Devil Within, Digital Daggers,
* Control, Halsey
* Legends Never Die, League of Legends, Against The Current
* Panic Room, Au/Ra
* Game of Survival, Ruelle
* Animals, Neon Trees
* Crucified, Army Of Lovers
* As It Was, Harry Styles
* No Time To Die, Billie Eilish
* Running Up That Hill, Kate Bush

## Etymology

* **Lyna** Greek, Latin, and Arabic. From Lina, meaning tender/free woman/lamentation, or Alina, meaning noble/light.
* **Mahariel** Hebrew for speed of God, angel guarding gates of Heaven.

## Trivia

* She is a light sleeper
* She loves the rain