Ylva

This young and naive priestess of Freya is quickly learning this world she has found herself a part of is a strange and dangerous place.

## Ylva

### Habits/Hobbies:

Spends as much time outdoors as possible and has an untiring interest in all things that grow and their various practical uses.

## Description

Blonde, blue-eyed, tall and lanky, Ylva is a fair representative of her Nordheimer heritage. She has an understated beauty and often wears her long hair loose and wild. Only when she knows she will be facing battle does she restrain her hair.

### Armor

Ylva tends to favor natural fabrics and leather armors in simple plain designs in various shades of blue.

### Arms

Combat is not something Ylva actively seeks, preferring instead to help and heal those that are in need. When diplomacy fails, spears are her chosen weapon but she is quickly learning how to wield a bow with deadly effect.

## History

Born to a Daughter of Freya and Vanir Chieftain, Ylva was taught from an early age the skills and wisdom necessary to become a healing priestess of her people.  She thrived with the knowledge and love passed down by her mother, learning herbal medicine as well as sacred traditional rituals. Her father was less involved with her upbringing but he provided for them both and ensured that Ylva learned the essentials of combat so that she could defend herself and her village when she came of age.

As the child grew into a lovely young woman with a highly sought skill, word spread to a rival tribe and Ylva was stolen away in the night during a raid of her village. Ylva was bound and helpless to do little but pray to Freya for intervention.  Before the raiding party could return with their prize a violent storm struck the band. A blinding bolt of lightning cracked through the darkness and when Ylva next woke, she was in a strange, unfamiliar land filled with even stranger people.

## Personality

Strengths:  Compassionate, faithful, even-tempered, creative, intelligent, curious.

Weaknesses:  Naive, daydreamer, easily distracted, socially awkward, superstitious.

### Beliefs

A Daughter of Freya, Ylva is a devout priestess to the goddess.

### Quirks

Ylva often retreats to the wilds to hunt plants in solitude with her bear companion, Tarben.

### Relationships

Njal - A curious figure from Ylva's past that first taught her about magic and its possibilities. She once saw him as a mentor and older brother. He has become a stranger and someone she no longer calls friend.

Rowan - Former leader of River Bramble, they have parted ways but remain on friendly terms.

Lorcan Mac Tíre - Chieftan of Crann Ar'Tuar, they have grown very close and share a special bond.

Aila - Shaman of Crann Ar'Tuar, trusted confidant and beloved friend.

Balthazar Talonne - A sellsword of the Howling Dragons that has come to join the people of Crann Ar'Tuar. She admires and respects him greatly and has grown fond of the man despite his frequent need of her healing touch.

Sitka - A skilled smith of Crann Ar'Tuar and trusted ally, her calm demeanor and wise counsel are greatly appreciated.

Ross - Newest addition of Crann Ar'Tuar, the innocent and active farm boy does a good job of keeping Ylva busy.