Lariel Ravenshadow (L'Ariel)
**Appearance**: Lariel was a striking high elf with an ethereal presence. She had long, silvery hair that cascaded like a waterfall, a regal posture, and piercing, vibrant hazel eyes that seemed to hold the wisdom of centuries. Her ageless beauty was often said to be otherworldly. She had a golden brown complexion typical of the elves from her birthplace.
**Background**: Lariel was a scholar and a wanderer who dedicated her long life to the study of life, death, and the cosmic mysteries that surrounded the cycle of existence. Her early years were spent among the grand libraries of elven citadels, and she developed a fascination with the mysteries of the cosmos.
**The Founding of the Monastery**: At the age of 168, in the year 2298, Lariel felt a calling to understand more deeply the connection between life, death, and the natural order of the world. She embarked on a journey, exploring various cultures and traditions to learn from different perspectives. During her travels, the summer of 2359, she met a drow named Yana Ravenshadow, a healer and a sailor, who hailed from a Breach city, Mienica. Lariel met Yana while he was on shore leave in Terensing. Their chance encounter sparked a deep connection between two souls who shared a passion for understanding the mysteries of the universe. They fell in love and decided to embark on a life of exploration and learning together.
**Foundation of the Monastery**: The two of them traveled extensively, accumulating knowledge and insight from various cultures. It was during their journeys that Lariel conceived the idea of the Monastery, a place that would bring together monks and clerics dedicated to exploring the intricate connection between life and death. Together with Yara, she established the Monastery and was its first head, offering her wisdom and guidance to the students who came to study there.
**Yana's Tragic Loss**: One fateful day, when Yana was 599 years old, he was aboard an Aguri ship as its healer. Tragedy struck as the ship encountered a fierce storm, and Yana was lost at sea. His death was a profound loss for both Lariel and the Monastery he helped found. Still, as much as she missed her partner dearly, she fondly remembered the 420 years they spent together. Lariel never took another partner in the last 148 years of her life, cherishing her children and the monastery.
**Legacy**: Lariel continued to lead the Monastery until her own death. Her legacy was carried on by her children, Caelia and Vaelen, who inherited her passion for understanding the enigmatic connection between life and death.
**Beliefs**: Lariel believed in the beauty of life's fleeting moments and the transcendence of the soul after death. While she never devoted herself to the Raven Queen as much as her partner, she still felt a deep connection to the goddess and her domain. She viewed death not as an end, but as a new beginning, and her teachings emphasize embracing the natural order of existence.
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Life
2130
2866
736 years old
Circumstances of Death
She passed away peacefully in her sleep
Place of Death
Her private quarters in The Monastery of the Veiled Eclipse
Spouses
Yana Ravenshadow
(spouse)
Siblings
Children
Pronouns
she/her
Sex
female
Presentation
High Elf
Eyes
golden hazel
Hair
White
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Warm brown
Height
5'6"
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