Nienarë

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**Nienarë** *(Elvhen: One of Sad Heart)* is a former Teleqind Elf-turned-Orantir.She was turned into an Orantir by Nárthos, Prince of Souls and Giver of Rebirth. She is the gentle hand upon souls that convince her husband to give them a second chance.

## Biography

Nienarë was born during the middle of the Years of Creation to King Tuyar I Nost-Tuyar and Queen Selminya Nost-Vinye. She was their sole child, and therefore heir.

As Elvhen, Nienarë was a grateful soul, frequently thanking Orante and her children for the creation of the Elvhen. It was this constant thanks and true gratitude that brought her to the attention of the Orantir, specifically Nárthos.

It was with this attention that would later bring her to become an Orantir.

Her cries would come upon the years of the Revoking, the last known intervention of Orante, and the downfall of man. It was during the Revoking that over half of the Teleqind were wiped out by man, jealous of their Elvhen counterparts favor with the divine.

A hooded man had snuck into the chambers of the royal Teleqind, knife in hand as he struck down Queen Selminya, butchering her body and carving the child resting in her swollen belly out of her. This act killed the Queen, as well as her child, but with Nienarë's despairing cries, the attention of the Orantir was caught.

Erúntarië, Mother of the Orantir, saw this to be an impermissible act, demanding retribution for the loss of a woman with child and the unborn child. She claimed that the deed was on par with kinslaying, and her anger brought the attention of Orante.

It was the last straw for men, as they had been growing in greed, envy, and pride, becoming more violent as they grew, Orante took away their immortality. This act became known as the Revoking.

Despair slowly consumed Nienarë; war and constant loss had taken a toll on her. It was on the Dais of Vilya she had surrendered herself, casting her soul to the Hall of Souls.

Nárthos upon finding her soul within his halls had cautiously offered the Telenqind a second chance at life. She had refused him, stating that she had lived her life and seen the pain in it. He continued his offers over many years, slowly chipping away at her walls. It was upon accepting his offer, he turned to Erúntarië, requesting for her to grant her blessing upon their union. It was with this union, Nienarë was given the status of an Orantir.

## Character

Full of melancholy for the cruel actions of Andor and it's inhabitants, Nienarë rarely smiles or speaks. She cares deeply for most things, pitying those in suffering. It is with this pity and mourning she gives the Gift of Nienarë, resting one's soul to endure the hardships ahead.

She is associated with hardships, endurance, mourning, and loss. Her sacred animals are harts, doves, and fish.

## Powers and Abilities

The Gift of Nienarë is available to all those in suffering, grief, or hardship. Scholars have observed that those in the deepest rungs of hardship or grief tend to endure the longest.

## Artifacts

* Queenslayer | The very dagger used to slay Queen Selminya and her unborn babe.

## Trivia

* Nienarë retains her original form as a Teleqind Elf.
* Nienarë's father was the first of the Teleqind created.
* The Elvhen house of Nost-Tuyar and Nost-Vinye still persists as a combined royal house and proudly claims shared lineage with Nienarë. They are now known as Nost-Vinyarpane.
* Nienarë's name was supposed to be Esmirye.
* She lives in the Hall of Souls with Nárthos.