Dame Vaeriel Sunwhisper
Dame Vaeriel Sunwhisper
Backstory:
Dame Vaeriel Sunwhisper was once among the most formidable warriors of the Order of the Gate Keepers, an elite sect of Sun Elf Dovahkiin riders dedicated to maintaining balance between dragonkind and the mortal realms. Her dragon, Aesthyrion the Radiant, a majestic gold wyrm, perished during the War of the Ancients, leaving her grievously wounded and heartbroken.
Following the war, Vaeriel chose to retire from battle, retreating to a secluded temple deep in Socrates Forest near Rivendell, where she now serves as a mentor to those seeking the lost knowledge of the Dovahkiin and the Order of the Gate Keepers. Though her sword has long been sheathed, her wisdom and protective magic remain strong.
Dame Vaeriel Sunwhisper is the greatest blacksmith in all of Azure, known for crafting the Twelve Legendary Dragon Weapons—artifacts of unparalleled craftsmanship wielded by the mightiest Dovahkiin riders. Her forge also produced the arms and armor of countless dragon riders who once soared the skies in defense of the world.
Before the War of the Ancients, Vaeriel was not only a Paladin and rider of the gold dragon Aesthyrion the Radiant but also the Royal Smith of the Order of the Gate Keepers, responsible for imbuing weapons with powerful enchantments tied to the souls of their wielders and their dragons. The weapons she forged were said to be unbreakable, imbued with dragonfire, and capable of channeling ancient magic.
When the Dovahkiin were wiped out, and her dragon fell in battle, Vaeriel laid down her hammer and swore never to forge again. She retreated into seclusion, guarding the last remnants of her Order's knowledge in a hidden temple deep within the legendary Socrates Forest. Though she has long abandoned war, many still seek her guidance—both as a smith and as a keeper of lost history.
Personality & Traits:
- A living relic of a bygone age, carrying the weight of her past and the sorrow of her lost kin.
- Wields knowledge like a blade, understanding the deeper nature of magic, steel, and dragonkind.
- Fiercely protective of her craft, refusing to forge weapons unless she deems the cause worthy.
- Patient but firm—she does not suffer fools or those who seek power for greed.
- Her hands, once strong from wielding hammer and blade, are now aged, but her golden eyes burn with wisdom and sorrow.
Notable Contributions & Artifacts:
- The Twelve Legendary Dragon Weapons – The most powerful weapons ever crafted for the Dovahkiin. Each one was attuned to its wielder and dragon, possessing unique enchantments. Some are lost, others hidden, and a few are rumored to still exist.
- The Gatekeeper’s Forge – Her now dormant forge, located in Eldaryn, is said to hold the last embers of the lost dragonfire enchantments.
- Aesthyrion’s Scales – A shield or armor piece forged from the remains of her fallen dragon, said to be indestructible.
- Vaeriel’s Last Oath – A powerful binding vow preventing her from crafting another weapon unless a new age of Dovahkiin arises.
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Family Ties
Order of the Gatekeepers
Religious Views
Draco
Vaeriel Sunwhisper is a towering presence among elves, standing just over 6 feet tall with a frame that, though aged, still carries the remnants of her once formidable strength. Her skin is a sun-kissed bronze, marked by faint, ancient scars from battles fought long ago. Her golden eyes burn with the wisdom of centuries, gleaming like molten metal beneath the hood of her deep blue and gold-trimmed robes. Though she rarely removes them, beneath the robes, her arms are corded with muscle, her hands calloused from centuries of smithing and battle. The veins on her hands shimmer faintly—perhaps a remnant of the enchantments she once wove into her weapons. Her hair, once the color of radiant sunlight, has faded to a soft silver, cascading down her back in long, elaborate braids intertwined with thin strands of mithril wire—a testament to her smithing heritage.
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