Aethela Dawnglade

Aethela Dawnglade is the only daughter of Athanin Dawnglade, Lord of the Vale: a lush and fertile land nestled deep within the mountains and peaks of southwestern Rivenspire.

## Appearance

Aethela is a blossoming young woman of the Vale, radiant and hale. Her features are soft but angular, the high cheekbones and slender silhouette make no attempt to hide that elven blood once ran thick in her ancient lineage. Her unblemished skin bears a dark tan, a wild contrast to the wave less silver tresses that flow down her scalp like a serene waterfall. She usually wears them tied in elaborate braided patterns, enhancing her noble bearing and natural grace. Intense, dark eyes are speckled with flecks of gold, her gaze exuding a deep compassion paired with an almost haughty confidence. Kohl maquillage defines and accentuates their shape, making them stand out from her delicate countenance. Her bow-shaped lips are naturally parted, making her appear perpetually longing or wistful. Dimples show at her cheeks at her every sign of mirth.

She is clad in dragonsteel armor of a dark azure hue, which was gifted to her for the occasion of her eighteenth name day by Aelin Silverwain, grand maester of the Dragonsteel Artisan Guild of Aethelin. It is custom tailored to be form-fitting and lighter than a regular steel panoply of war. She wears a doeskin arming skirt at the waist, reinforced with vertical overlapping strips of dragonsteel sewn into the fabric, opened from the front to retain full mobility. It reaches to her mid-calves and is dyed in a similar dark azure.

The gambeson she wears underneath is wrought from supple calfskin leather and reinforced with patches of scaled mail to protect the areas uncovered by her cuirass, gauntlets and rerebrace.

Befitting of her status, the entirety of her armor is embellished with elaborate silverine scroll work featuring the traditional heraldic designs of the Vale, most notably the adored twin dragon heads decorating her chest plate.

## Personality

Aethela is a true daughter of both her father and her land. She is kind and compassionate, yet at times can be stubborn and wild, rebellious almost. She can appear arrogant and almost harsh in her demeanor, especially when it comes to moments when she believes herself to be right, which happens with regularity. She seems to have a very clear image of what it comprises to be a good ruler and a knight and thus, she is often quick to judge those who do not seem to fit her rigid standards. If encountered, she won't hold herself back and will voice her opinion bluntly. Diplomacy is clearly not her forte, at least for the time being. Everything mysterious and possibly dangerous attracts her, be it magic artifacts of unknown powers or powerful lords with questionable reputation.

## Combat

Aethela has squired for her father for over five years and eventually was admitted into the Order of the Silver Dragon.
When she was granted her knighthood, the hand-and-a-half sword Wyrmherald was bestowed upon her by the artisan dragonsteel smith Aelin Silverwain.
Her devotion to the Order's patron Divine Stendarr enables her the use of both offensive and defensive spells as well as healing her injuries. On the battlefield she is brave, yet her youthful impetuousness causes her to act almost recklessly at times. In combat she is quick and agile, combining quick strikes from her sword with magic attacks.