Telierie

by Hyperionwitch

## Appearance

Telierie is a middle-aged Altmer with pale gold skin that has, at times, been mistaken for a Breton despite her sharply pointed ears and tall, slender form. She bears herself with quiet confidence and the mannerisms of someone from a noble upbringing.

She has wavy, light auburn hair that she tucks behind one ear when she's working; though she will just as often pin it up and elaborately style it for fancy occasions. Her blue-green eyes seem to vary in hue, depending on how the light catches them beneath her fluttering lashes.

She usually wears cosmetics that only subtly enhance her natural beauty unless she is on stage, then she will wear as dramatic and thematic makeup as possible to convey her character. Embracing her femininity, Telierie also enjoys the light scent of vanilla and almond perfume, and it lingers about her when she is in the room.

She sometimes sports a gold nose ring and sapphire earrings but almost never goes without her aquamarine teardrop necklace. She prefers to wear dresses, robes, and blouses in cool shades of blue, green, and purple.

## Personality

Telierie is soft-spoken, and values manners and civility whenever possible. She holds the arts, “culture”, and education in high regard, but tries not to involve herself in politics. Though she has very strong views on a few topics, her unwillingness to speak freely to any but the most trusted of confidantes means that few know her true feelings. Above all, she prizes diplomacy over candour.

When it comes to interacting with other races and social classes, she doesn't follow the conservative values of her Altmer kin - treating almost everyone with a measured respect until given reason not to. Fairness and equality are inordinately important to her.

She is often described as ‘reserved’ by those who don’t know her well but she shows a playful side with those she trusts. Though she is conscious of decency and decorum, her long years in the company of actors has nevertheless diminished any physical shyness she might have harboured. And she is expressive compared to some of her brethren, bordering on downright flirtatious when the mood strikes her, even if fleeting and little seen.

Generous of spirit, Telierie is free with her time and money and has been known to donate to local charities, orphanages, and to employ the less fortunate to help them get back on their feet.

### Beliefs

Altmeri Pantheon with a focus on Jephre as her patron deity.

### Loyalties

Though she maintains a strict neutrality with regards to the Three Banners War, she is quietly supportive of Ayrenn as the new queen of Summerset, and approves of her opening of the Isles to outsiders.

## Skills and Attributes

Telierie has a passion for the arts and music. Though she doesn't play any instruments, she can sing; however, she holds herself to such a high standard that she's convinced she isn't very good and rarely does so in front of others. She prefers to stick to what she knows: Acting, as well as the management and training of her troupe.

She is well-educated, and has a great fondness for literature and poetry. She is fluent in High Elvish and Tamrielic, proficient in Old Aldmeris, and can read Dunmeris enough to get by.

Her training at The House of the Charmed Boards granted her a proficiency in magic beyond what her heritage already made possible, with a specialty in illusions, and a collection of other utilitarian spells of an alteration and destruction inclination.

She has had little training in combat techniques beyond basic stage fighting - but even this isn't a strong suit for her.

## Family and Backstory

Born to a young painter and a canonreeve as their first daughter, Telierie’s earliest years were sheltered and adoring. But this changed when she was sent as a child to the House of the Charmed Boards to learn the art of theatre and illusion magic. She lived out her entire childhood in the care of the troupe, learning her craft, rising through the ranks, and becoming a successful actress in her own right once she passed her apprenticeship.

She remained with the troupe until the violent dissolution of her relationship with her fiancé. To avoid scandal, she left the House to join a lesser-known travelling troupe that performed around the Isles.

Eventually this awakened in Telierie a wish to leave the Isles altogether, to learn more about mainland Tamriel and the people who lived there. The next few decades, she joined different travelling troupes until finding a place among The Gilded Tongue, a successful and large troupe of good reputation and skilled performers.

But all good things must come to an end. Her time at The Gilded Tongue ended when the troupe performed in Alcaire at The Old Goat playhouse. The troupe’s costumier turned against them, ensorcelling most of the cast as well as some of the audience, and killing more than a few of his own. Though his plot was interrupted, the troupe disbanded, leaving only Telierie and fellow troupe-mate, Rennoc Brandish, to pick up the pieces.

The pair travelled to Wayrest, where they founded The Writ and Seal, slowly growing their ranks and establishing themselves as one of the premiere troupes in the city. After securing funding from wealthy patrons, the troupe built The Aurbis theatre and Telierie has remained there since.