Daenaria Fay

> "She couldn't be a prince and she'd never be a princess.
> She didn't want to be a wood cutter - So she'd be a witch and know things."
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## Description

**A woman of principle and ambition. She has a touch of elven elegance to her, usually speaking in a well mannered fashion. At first sight she may give off the impression of an adventurer, wearing a somewhat curious combination of leathers and cloth. Her outfits often decorated by crowly feathers in most imaginative ways. Her iridescent dark hair is well kept and often neatly braided, with two curled strands of hair framing her angular features.**

#### Public Opinions

*''Daenaria is the most fascinating woman I have ever met. When I first saw her, I did not know what to think. She acted so proper like, I thought she had to be a noble. But then I was so far off.. or was I? I still don't know, truth be told. She's unlike anyone else, that is the truth of it. I've been allowed to get to know her much better, yet even now it feels only like I have reached the first branch of this tree. She is my comfort, my peace and my dreams. Ever since meeting her, she has given my life purpose. I have a new life now, able to finally leave the past and properly bury it. Everything I have, I owe to her.'' - Erandor Firefall*

*"Miss Fay? Mutans corvus corax, in a philosophical denotation. Naturally skipping past the physical inklings, the crow is in the Nordic and central-protonedic folklore oftentimes associated in the iconography of wisdom, intelligence and patience. In one's own view I can emphasise that those said characteristics are reflected in a conversation with her for company. Patience is virtue, and patiently does she hold her cards close to her chest. Bribing a lustful hunger to ungentlemanly provoke answers, and risk the alluring vicissitudes of fate. Audes dicere, sapere aude! Daresay, dare to know. For behind the ebonfeathers lurks the academic ratiocination. Which is why I frequently petition her council, to respect the spirit of her nature. Pun intended. Or did I?" - Gaelin Maredeiym*

*"Daenaria huh? Truth to be told I've only scratched the surface on that one. She got good banter, a charming captivating exterior. But I know a caged bird when I see one, and I've no idea if it'll be good or bad the day she's let out and spreads her wings fully. But I'll be damned sure to be along for the ride. It'll be wild." - Zarokar*

*"Beware the guile of the feathered witch, for her quiet demeanour should not be mistaken for indifference or demure charm. Rather, that her song is most often reserved at first only to eager ears open to influence, until she has amassed for herself a choir singing to her tune. Ambition may be the folly of Men, but the Crow is herself much too clever. Why fear breaking branches when one can trust in their own wings? Still, I pray that in her midnight pursuits she does not neglect to return with the dawn. After all, even birds can only soar so high before being chained to the sky..." - Eluriel Heartwood*

*"Mhm, Miss Fay? A charming woman, honestly saying, familiar with magic concoctions aswell as with alchemical ingredients, as far as I recall. Though, I'd dare to say it's her little hobby, given she works at a local... papershop it's called, I believe? Notebooks, quills, bottles of various inks." - Cord Wintermist*

*"Daenaria. I find her hard to figure, she keeps her own counsel on many matters and almost seems afraid to let herself shine through. It is not a criticism mind, I understand it.. More than many I'd imagine. She has always been pleasant with me, which is a welcome change of pace, even despite her concern with my being around her wares. I pretend not to notice the worried glances and panicked holding of breath or even the occasional scowl and I am sure she pretends not to notice many of my own mannerisms. I like her, even though I know there is much she keeps hidden. Maybe that's why? Or maybe it's because I see a fellow elder soul, despite her kept youth. The birds make my teeth itch, they constantly stare at me and linger about her as if she's about to fly off with them. She carries herself like a lady of leisure, has the knowledge of a learned mage and behind those eyes a fire for adventure. Yet despite all that I imagine she cares for the simplicity and peace of nature, probably what brought her to Skyrim in the first place." - Eomnir Giantkin*

## Timeline

The earliest years of Daenaria's life are not known to the public, including her exact year of birth.

* 2E 582 Hearthfire - Her grandmother passed away and Daenaria inherited the hut, moving in to continue offering healing services to the misfortunate.
* 2E 287 Second Seed - Separated from her partner at the time.
* 2E 588 Rain's Hand - Began to travel the world and joined Mistwood Rangers.
* 2E 588 Frost Fall - Left Mistfall Order & returned to Glenumbra for a time.
* 2E 589 Morning Star - Began to tutor her first student, Deagan Ameles.
* 2E 589 Second Seed - Founded the New Chapter together with her assistant.
* 2E 589 Evening Star - Attended Week of Wrothgar as a merchant.
* 2E 590 Sun's Dawn - Attended Night of Lights weekend ball & market selling New Chapter's wares.
* 2E 590 Hearthfire - Attended Night of Lights as merchant together with her assistant & student Deagan Ameles.

## Rumours

Miss Fay was rumored to live in seclusion by the swamps of Glenumbra, lending her skills as a healer to the most unfortunate. It is said that she doesn't turn away even those shunned by society, offering knowledge and remedy even to rarest of conditions. However she doesn't take lightly to lack of manners and often expects an open favour in return to her services.

Lately she has been travelling the world and established a scribe printing business in Solitude with an associate. One may guess that an outsider mage with witchy tendencies may not have the easiest time doing this, so she's seeking for more people to cooperate with in terms of business. She's interested in both trading as well as finding someone to provide and gather materials.

## Trivia

* Daenaria is named after the forests of Daenia, with both symbolic and geographical meaning behind the name.
* Wine is greatly appreciated by her, perhaps slightly too much - if you ask her closest associates that is!
* She is often accompanied by a piquant pet crow.
* Daenaria loves dancing, but never mentions this.
* Daenaria has a twin that only handful of people know about.
* She is very lucky (?) in card games.