Coraelia Embergale
Lady Coraelia Embergale (a.k.a. Cora)
Coraelia, the oldest of the three Embergale children, desires to be a spy like her mother, Maristella, even though her mother has not encouraged this after what happened to her Aunt Vaelora, and her father would rather her take his place someday. It all started after her great Aunt Gisaera came to live with the Embergales when she first became ill. Gisaera told Coraelia stories of her exploits as well as Maelilah's, especially about Maelilah's disappearance, which definitely captured Coraelia’s attention. Maristella did not like this, and told Coraelia to not listen to Gisaera and that her illness was causing her to make up stories. However, Gisaera told Coraelia that she is the future of the Tenpenny spy legacy and not her mother, something which has stuck with Coraelia ever since. Despite her mother's objections, Coraelia is determined to train to be a spy at Oathwatch academy and eventually work for House Lysoria. Coraelia is as smart as she is as stubborn with emerald green eyes and dark black hair just like her father. She usually has a serious look on her face more than a smile. She's also as brave as she is beautiful, and fiercely protective of her younger sister Zephyria.
Relationships
Current Location
Age
18
Family
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Gender
Female
Eyes
Green
Hair
Black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale
Height
5'6
Weight
125 lb
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Letter to Vaelora
I've of graduation, 7264
Hello Auntie,
I wanted to write you before I left on my graduation mission. I've talked to Zeph and Davi already, and it pains me leave them, but I know they will be okay. I am worried with the war coming, but they will be safe, that I am sure of. They have grown so much, and I am proud of the people they are becoming.
About the mission, it's a dangerous one that I might not come back from. However, I believe that whatever happens, this mission is my destiny. But, should I not come back, I wanted you to know how much I love you and I hope that you stay safe with the coming war threat. I know mother is probably worrying her head off about father as well. Please keep her and our home safe but also stay safe yourself.
Also, that Captain Stormborn you mentioned might be able to help us get to where we need to go, so I will be on the lookout for him and his dwarf friend too. If you find out anything, please write me and let me know. I am leaving with my group today, so this is my farewell to you. I've looked up to you my whole life, and now I am carrying you with me as I venture out into the world and into danger. I am now glad I had to go to Oathwatch - you remember how upset I was when I found out I wasn't going to the Naval Academy. But going to school at Oathwatch has changed my life forever.
I do hope to see you again someday. I picture me coming home and regaling you with stories, which helps keep me going. I am little scared, but I have my Oathwatch family with me, and I know we will see this through!
Your loving niece,
Cora
Letter to Darya
Eve before graduation 7264
Hello Darya,
I hope you are doing well. I wanted to write to you since I am graduating and going on a mission I might not come back from. I wanted to thank you for your friendship while you were at Oathwatch with me, and for keeping in touch in after you left. Spending time with a good friend is some of my best memories of Oathwatch. I don't make friends easily, though it seems that way because of the group I am in, but I consider you to be one of my few good friends that I have made in my lifetime. I hope we continue to be friends in the future. I want to believe I am coming back from my graduating mission. In honesty, I'm a bit scared, but that won't stop me from doing my best. I want you to know that I consider you to be a part of my family, and you can always turn to us for help if you need it. Surely you've heard that a war is coming. I hope you and your family stays safe. I do hope to see you again someday.
Your friend,
Cora
Letter to Vaelora
7262 (after the session)
Hello Auntie,
So many things have happened here. I'm sure you heard about the princess being kidnapped. My friends and I are the ones who rescued her! It was such an adventure, and we discovered a cult right under our noses. Who would've guessed that would happen?
I'm sure Zeph told you all about it in her latest letter to you. But my friends and I now have our own group, and apparently, we rescue princesses! We didn't start out doing that, just mostly looking into ruins around Oathwatch and discussing what we've discovered, which is not very much, unfortunately. However, I think we have built friendships that will last beyond Oathwatch. I was afraid when I came here, but now I am glad I to be here everyday!
Also, Zeph has taken to calling our friend Orren "Sir Bear", which is just so cute and funny! He's so nice that he doesn't make fun of her for it, and instead, accepts it with a smile. She even has a group that seems to follow Orren now. She went from such a shy girl to a leader of a group now! I'm so proud of her!
I'm proud of Davi too. His combat skill at his age is impressive, and I think he might have talked the headmaster into letting them having a naval battle on the lake (no real weapons of course). At least, he thinks he might have talked the headmaster into it. He still thinks he can get buy on his charm, and I can't say that it hasn't worked for him many times over the years. The number of girls that like him seem to grow every year. Davi's naval club has grown too. I'm really impressed with what a leader he is becoming. Sometimes, he really reminds me of father.
I used to worry about graduating and leaving them behind, but now I know they will do well even after I leave Oathwatch, which is of great comfort to me.
Speaking of graduating, I also am becoming skilled in being a spy and doing very well in my classes. I know you worry about me in that regard, but I truly believe I am on the path I was meant to be on. I am convinced of it. When I graduate in a couple of years, I will still do father proud, of course. But I will also pursue being a real spy. I can't wait to see what adventures I go on in the future. I have learned and experienced so much at Oathwatch, much more than I could ever have dreamed of. I have made friends that I hope will last a lifetime, and discovered who I truly am at heart.
I know you will still worry, and I don't blame you, but I am excited about what life will bring after Oathwatch. Two more years to go!
Love,
Cora
Letter to Father
7262 (after the session)
Hello Father!
We are all doing well. Davi now has him own group, kind of like a club, of those boys and girls who are interested in expanding on their sea based family heritage, a naval group of sorts. They focus on naval history and re-enacting famous naval battles (as much as you can do with a student made ship on dry land), though they would love to do battles on the lake if they were allowed to) and learning combat useful on a navy ship. It's been amazing seeing him become more and more of a leader, with the help of Rhaen and Varik, thankfully. He is going to be quite the naval leader someday. You would be so proud of him!
Zeph joined a protective guard for the princess here, can you believe it? She has become more fearless and brave than I could have imagined when she clung to me at age five in the boat on our way to Oathwatch for the first time. She hardly needs me anymore, which makes me happy and sad at the same time. She was instrumental in helping up save the princess - I am sure you heard all about her kidnapping! Because Zeph ran to me and my friends to tell us that the princess had been kidnapped, we were able to go after her and bring ber back along with Zyrelle. We found out there's a cult under our noses here!
Don't worry, Zeph did not come with us to rescue the princess - I made sure of that. She was so upset with herself for not being able to stop it, but I comforted her and told her she did the right thing in coming to us for help. We have our own little group now, and even have our meeting place! And now we're we've rescued a princess - bet you didn't think that would happen while I was at Oathwatch!
I know I graduate in two years, but the lessons and friends I've made here will last a lifetime. That includes Darya, of course. We've become even closer now, and I wonder if I will be able to finally learn some of her family sailing secrets soon. We shall see!
Love you and miss you,
Cora
Letter to Vaelora
7259 (after the session)
Hello Auntie,
I do enjoy your letters from home. Dad tends to be so serious, but I love hearing about the fun side of our family. I really miss home and wish I could visit more. I wanted to let you know that I have fully invested myself in being a spy like my mother was. I know that may not be what you wanted to hear, but I've always wanted to be more than just a naval officer like dad. My curiosity about our maternal family history along with some of the things I've found out about ruins and stories around Oathwatch make me, more than ever, want to enhance my spy skills and become a spy that our maternal line would be proud of.
Please don't tell father as he did not want me to pursue this either. I've been working on combat, of course, and immersing myself in history lessons, but there is so much to explore here and my curiosity is at all time high. Too many times we've been told to not talk someone or do something, and you know, it makes me want to talk to those people and do those forbidden things even more. But don't worry, I am not fearless, and I am not taking reckless risks. My friends and I are doing what we feel is right, though. I do feel like I am becoming more than just "a follow the rules" kind of girl than I used to be, and I like it.
I will not put anyone in danger, so don't worry about that either. Maybe I've awakened the pirate blood me, the need for adventure and discovery, you know? And I'm still watching out for Davi and Zeph, though they are holding their own pretty well and are needing me less and less. It's time I did what I wanted to do, and not just what father and mother want me to do. Certain things that have happened have proven this to be true. I wish I could tell you more, but know that I really feel that I am pursuing what I am meant to do!
I can't wait to come home and see you and tell you about the things I'm learning and seeing here! Please don't worry too much about me!
Love,
Cora
Letter to Father
7259 (after the session)
Hello Father,
I'm doing well in school. Davi is still showing off, but now he is developing skill, so it's less embarrassment and more impressive, at least to some girls and even boys. He is becoming popular for the stories he tells of our family being descended from pirates and his naval heritage. He is starting to attract a group that likes to listen to him and pretty much follow and are loyal to him. I'm hoping it doesn't go to his head. He still looks up to Rhaen and Varik, thankfully. I've been friendly with them too!
Zeph is doing well too. She is showing interest more and more into being a battle mage instead of a cleric like we thought she would be. She is far braver than I ever gave her credit for being. There has been some light teasing because of her hair color, but she has weathered it well and doesn't let it bother her. She also is making friends besides Zyrelle, thank goodness. She was starting to get a bit cringe with her attachment to Zyrelle, so I'm glad she has other friends too.
Speaking of friends, Darya is now my friend! I have actually made many friends, but I know you've been wanting an update about Darya. No family sailing secrets yet, but I consider her to be a good friend and I'm pretty sure she feels the same. It's hard to get her open up about her family, but I try to not push too hard, and she appreciates that. Apparently, others have tried to pry secrets out of her and it hasn't gone well for them. I'm glad she sees me as a friend. I will update you once I know anything new!
As for me, I witnessed the most amazing thing in combat class. Braeden Caerthal challenged Zyrelle after Captain Vexmere said that some people needed to be weeded out because there were too many students. Apparently Zyrelle had been training with Isobel outside of class, and the fight was incredible. She defended and let him wear himself out, and even told a story about meeting his now deceased father once that was inspiring. I will tell you all about it on my next home visit.
Suffice to say, things are never boring at Oathwatch. I am learning so much, and I know you would be proud. I love and miss you!
Cora
Letter to Father
7256
Hello Father!
I've been doing as you've asked! I've been watching out for Davi and Zeph. I've been keeping Davi out of trouble and helping out Zeph when she needs it. Davi, of course, shows off for the girls, who I think roll their eyes more than they are impressed. Zeph has take up with Zyrelle Duskbane because they share different colored hair due to their Fey heritage.
I've also been getting to know Rhaen Lysoria and Varik Derandra. I've been bringing Davi around them too, hoping they can rub off on him. He does seem to look up to them too. I also have started to be friendly with Darya Vendral. I don't know if we're friends just yet, but at least we seem to have things to talk about because of our backgrounds. I will let you know if and when I learn anything about her family's sailing methods.
It's been hard to be away from you and our family, but I know I'm doing my best to make you proud of me. I can't wait to visit you at home sometime this year! I hope everyone is doing well. Let me know if there's anything else you want me to do or achieve while I am at Oathwatch.
Love,
Cora
Letter to Vaelora
7256
This new school is not the naval academy we were supposed to be attending, but it is interesting, and I'm making friends, keeping Davi out of trouble as much as I can, and watching over Zeph, though she is needing me less and less as time goes on.
I like my roommates too. Elowel is the most interesting. She juggles and dances a lot and loves a lot of color. Eva and I have bonded over troublesome siblings, and Arya is the troublesome sibling we all have to deal with.
I've been focusing on combat, learning to use daggers and hand crossbows. I also have been focusing on becoming a rogue, so the Department of Covert and Forbidden Knowledge classes are what I've focused on the most. I've also been acting the etiquette classes since I knew most of it before going to school at Oathwatch.
I wasn't sure I would like this school or the people, but I'm starting to relax and have some fun while not neglecting any of my responsibilities. I hope things at home are going well, and I miss you so much. I'm glad you came with us to drop us off here, and as always, can't wait to see on my home visits!
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