Lady Janet of the Elven Slipper Forge
Lady Janet Cordwainer (a.k.a. The Lady of the Elven Slipper Forge)
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Who would have thought this humble human would become shoemaker for the Elves of Arv Willdon at last that is what her piers thought. But she was a shoemaker that didn't just make the most exquisite shoes this side of the Dragon's Spine, that a thousand of manuscripts where written, they where Elven shoes that where laced with magic from her well tuned voice.
It is said that if you got on the wrong side of her, the magic lined shoes would cause itching, blisters or even make you trip over your own feet.
Over her early life she got brought up in her parents shop, where she was giving her first job of cleaning the floors and workbenches. This gave her access to left over fabric which she used to make her first item which where shoes for her Elven doll. Over the years she learnt to make bigger and better shoes and eventually becoming an apprentice to her farther. Then with her fathers teachings and her keen sense of the fashion she learnt to make the most amazing shoes which started to become the talk of the area.
Many people including her parents said she seemed to have a promising career ahead of her but after coming across one of the musical halls in the Elven settlement of Arv Willdon, where she could hear some of the most gracious music coming through the walls. There after all she wanted to become a singer and she practiced singing day to but especially well working. Unfortunately her dream of becoming a singer was trashed as she could not get into any of the of the singing schools as she was "To Rough" as one recruiter put it referring to her working class upbringing and profession. All she could do was continue her job as a Cordwainer. This was until she was talking to a Captain in the local Garrison who was was getting his shoes mended. Bring a regular customer they spent a lot of time chatting and she found out that the the God Dimitri, God of World creation also known as the God of the World Anvil had been kidnapped and the Garrison was going to rescue him. He said they where just getting there supplies together and they would be off. But just as he thanked her for her work and was walking away he turned around and asked her if she could be the official Cordwainer for the Army and be part of the baggage train.
On the night before the army where leaving for there mission to rescue the God Dimitri, god of World creation also known as the God of the World Anvil.
Over her early life she got brought up in her parents shop, where she was giving her first job of cleaning the floors and workbenches. This gave her access to left over fabric which she used to make her first item which where shoes for her Elven doll. Over the years she learnt to make bigger and better shoes and eventually becoming an apprentice to her farther. Then with her fathers teachings and her keen sense of the fashion she learnt to make the most amazing shoes which started to become the talk of the area.
Many people including her parents said she seemed to have a promising career ahead of her but after coming across one of the musical halls in the Elven settlement of Arv Willdon, where she could hear some of the most gracious music coming through the walls. There after all she wanted to become a singer and she practiced singing day to but especially well working. Unfortunately her dream of becoming a singer was trashed as she could not get into any of the of the singing schools as she was "To Rough" as one recruiter put it referring to her working class upbringing and profession. All she could do was continue her job as a Cordwainer. This was until she was talking to a Captain in the local Garrison who was was getting his shoes mended. Bring a regular customer they spent a lot of time chatting and she found out that the the God Dimitri, God of World creation also known as the God of the World Anvil had been kidnapped and the Garrison was going to rescue him. He said they where just getting there supplies together and they would be off. But just as he thanked her for her work and was walking away he turned around and asked her if she could be the official Cordwainer for the Army and be part of the baggage train.
On the night before the army where leaving for there mission to rescue the God Dimitri, god of World creation also known as the God of the World Anvil.
Education
Took a apprenticeship as a Cordwainer.
Learnt basic from her family and got brought up in a Elven city where she learnt Elven mainly through her fathers business as a Cordwainer.
Also gained bits of other languages and history and myths from the singing halls of the Elven territories.
Employment
Janet was self employed as a Cordwainer (shoemaker) in Arv Willdon where she had her own workshop.
Over the years her reputation grew making her quality Elven shoes.
Species
Children
Quotes & Catchphrases
If it's shoes you want this your place, if it's Elves you want then go next door.
Hello Sweet Beans!
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