James Davneiros

James standing next to Merida Lancing. Image by ArcaneArts.

High Lord of Harrenhall

Guardian of the Stone

Warden of Teratha

First Grand-Warden of Jade

Markus Davneiros (Father)

Elizabeth Hadrian (Mother)

Selena Davneiros (Sister)

Natalie Zellia (Wife)

Penelope Davneiros (Daughter)

Violet Davneiros (Adopted Daughter)

Jean-Claude Davneiros (Nephew)

Silver Council (Guardian of the Stone)

## Summary

James Davneiros was the "hero" and protagonist for Songs of the Twilight Rose Part 3: Bloodhunt. He also makes a significant appearance as a traveling companion and fighter in Part 4. He is born under the sign of the Crow and fought in many battles, eventually leading to him losing an eye and an arm. He is the father of Penelope Rinzelly-Davneiros, and caretaker for Violet. Other family members of note include: Selena (Sister), Markus (Father), Natalie Rinzelly (wife), Lady/Queen Arianna Hadrian (Cousin), and Rixan Davneiros (Grandfather). He is a human, built as a fighter with champion archetype.

## Early Life

### Harrenhall, Born and Raised

James was born on the 26th of Redfall, 433 of the fourth age. He was born and raised on his family's island of Harrenhall, located off the southern-most coast of Atmorra. His father was Markus Davneiros, Lord of Harrenhall and the first Protector of the Realm of the Davneiros Lineage. Three years later, his mother, Elizabeth Hadrian, died giving birth to his sister, Selena.

Heartbroken by the loss of his wife, Markus Davneiros proved be a very strict father. Although he loved his children and cared deeply for them, he only wanted the best for their futures. From an early age, James and Selena began their educations and were giving strict rules around the castle, always under watchful eye of their nannies and caretakers. Like most nobles, they were required to learn to read and write, learn how to either sing or learn a musical instrument, and for James, the male heir of the castle, learn how to fight with a sword. In his music class, James picked up a new instrument that was growing popular in the royal courts, the violin. By the age of 12, James could play the violin well, for an amateur musician, read and write, and could pick up a sword. Even with a three age gap, Selena still surpassed James academically. In the year 446, Markus determined that James and Selena were old enough to see the world and that exposure to other cultures would help enlighten the children to keep a more open eye to traditions of others.

### Merida, The Beggar Child

James and Selena's first trip away from Harrenhall Island was to the country of Arenthia, where Markus was meeting with the Council of Eratha. The city was very overwhelming for the two of them. One day, while shopping in the market district of the White City, a girl ran and brushed past little 10 year old Selena, stealing her coin purse. James, being the brave big brother, ran after the thief. After chasing the girl for a few minutes, James caught her in an alleyway. The thief in question was a starving beggar girl, only a year younger than himself. James questioned her; he felt sorry for her, knowing that she likely needed the money for food. The girl revealed her name as Merida, she had been abandoned by her mother at a young age. She was hungry and cold. James, feeling sorry for her, wanted to give her a second chance, but knew he had a duty to follow.

James brought Merida back to his father, and asked her to apologize for stealing Selena's money. She did. Being satisfied with her apology, James made the unusual request from his father to bring Merida back to Harrenhall where she can be fed, cleaned, and clothed. Selena sided with her brother, and helped him plead for Merida's redemption. Markus loved his children, and was secretly proud of his son's noble gesture. The next day, Merida was brought back to Harrenhall. She was treated to all the facilities the noble family had to offer. James and Selena quickly befriended her. After a month had past, Markus had to figure out the fate of Merida. James and Selena asked him to adopt her, but as a High Lord, he could not adopt a beggar. So he convinced his Steward, and Best Friend, Lord Rupert Lancing, to adopt Merida into his house. Rupert and his wife agreed as they both found that they could not bear children of their own. At that point on, James and Selena had a new friend to grow up with.

### Natalie, The Lady of Sand

When James was 16, Markus brought his family to the desert nation of Khajihali. Markus was on a diplomatic mission to moderate a trade agreement between Khajihali and Ederas. During this time, the Davneiros family enjoyed the hospitality of the Sultan and his Steward, Emir Rinzelly. Emir Rinzelly had a daughter, Natalie, who was only a year and a half older than James. Natalie met James, Selena, and Merida when the Sultan's Steward suggested that Natalie be a good host and "stewardess in training" and show the children of Markus around the City of Gold, Tal Malda. It was on this grand tour, that Natalie fell in love with James. James, at the time, did not share those feelings as he already had a suitor, Astrid Nightingale. Astrid was a moon elf from Vvardenfell. James had met Astrid during a diplomatic convention in Vvardenfell. James was, at the time, intoxicated by her presence and wrote to her often. After a week of staying in Tal Malda, Natalie had become friend with the family and was sad to see them depart. Natalie Rinzelly had was afraid that she may never see James again, not knowing that in 5-6 years later, they would be married.