Emeris Lanneth

Lady Emeris Lanneth

“Lanneth? Oh, she’s a half-elf all right — probably twice the age of the rest of those girls and still the quietest in the room. Which makes her the one to watch. My Sarielle hangs on her every word like it’s scripture. I’ve fought liches with less patience than that woman.” — Sorek Redmarch

Overview

Lady Emeris Lanneth is a half-elven noblewoman of quiet intelligence and reserved demeanor. She hails from House Lanneth, a minor scholarly family with holdings in Barony Greymere, a misty and bookish corner of County Blackbriar in the Duchy of Araisal. Though not politically powerful, the Lanneths have long served as genealogists, royal scribes, and court record-keepers.
Emeris is a well-known member of “the Council”]—a loose circle of young, unmarried noblewomen with influence in social and courtly spheres. While others in the group shine with charisma or daring, Emeris is known for her quiet memory, encyclopedic knowledge, and sharp insight beneath a demure exterior.

Personality

Soft-spoken and watchful, Emeris is more likely to observe than speak. She has an uncanny ability to recall bloodlines, heraldic minutiae, and obscure legal precedent with precision. Many assume she is merely shy, but those close to her know her thoughts are well-ordered and often far ahead of the room.

“She doesn’t speak often, but when she does, it settles the matter.” — Calira Vandemere

Relationships

Calira Vandemere – One of the more prominent voices on the Council. Calira trusts Emeris's counsel and has been known to consult her privately on matters of inheritance and noble rivalry.
The Council – While not a social leader, Emeris holds quiet authority within the circle due to her intellect and reliability.
House Lanneth – An old but minor house of scholars and loremasters. They are loyal to Count Amadis of Blackbriar and provide scribes, tutors, and historians to noble households.

Reputation

“The Living Almanac” – A nickname whispered among the Council for her encyclopedic knowledge.
“Greymere’s Ghost” – A less kind moniker, referencing her pale looks, soft voice, and tendency to drift at the edges of gatherings.

House Lanneth of Greymere

House Lanneth is based in Barony Greymere, a quiet inland holding known for its fog-shrouded hills, ancient libraries, and reclusive scholars. The barony contributes little in arms or trade but is renowned for producing learned minds and reliable scribes.

• Current Head of House: Baron Errid Lanneth – Emeris’s father, a widower and noted archivist of arcane lineages.
• Notable Holdings: The Scriptorium of Avenhall, an ancient library and monastery.
• Allegiance: Loyal to County Blackbriar and the Duchy of Araisal. Generally neutral in court politics.

Trivia

Emeris rarely forgets a name or a crest, even if she saw it once ten years prior.
She is often mistaken for fragile or shy, though her political instincts are quietly formidable.
She has a pet owl named Inkwell, who has attended more noble debates than most barons.