#child-of-pyandonea

[reagan-the-saunders]

I may have failed to mention iviena having a LORGE ass family.

and I mean LOOOORGE. family.

it's actually a joke idea my brother came up with that I went with because. she's a goldfish. and goldfish reproduce like mad. so she has 7. siblings.

she's the third oldest of 7 siblings.

currently I only have two of her siblings drawn, and that's her older siblings;

Echevia Dorada; second oldest child, and a big loveable oaf of a woman. she's a blacksmith who cannot sit still and ACHES for fighting and adventure.

and Dantis Dorada; the oldest child, a ranger and war veteran who was drafted at a young age against the altmer (this is how he lost his left arm). now he really just wants to be left in peace while he works as a merchant, alongside his wife, Alga Udara (later Dorada), a druid from the coral grove of Kituna, Pyandonea. (she is also in this image.)

Alga also has an axolotl friend.

his name is Nadador.

Alga uses ocean magic to allow him to come onto land safely.

HE IS VERY IMPORTANT OKAY-

[tiredela]

🥩 & ❤️ for Nehlyda!

thank you so much for the ask <3333333

[red emoji asks]

🥩 - Does your oc have any coping mechanisms? Healthy or unhealthy?

nehlyda has been getting bullied from an early age by her maormer peers for looking too much like an altmer, which meant that she also started developping coping mechanisms at a young age. she would often just disassociate and try to ignore her emotions altogether. she wanted to appear strong in front of her bullies, and this was the only way she thought she could do it.

however, when her father started teaching her magic, she would open up to him about her feelings from getting bullied. she realized that actually doing something productive and simply just talking to someone who was supportive of her was much healthier than just being alone by herself.

however², even though she had this tiny support network, the bullying was too much, and talking and doing magic just weren't enough. she joined a maormer pirate crew in the hopes that the bullying would subside, and while it did decrease, she still didn't feel welcome and like a real part of the crew. she started getting more immersed in her magic studies and even started experimenting with necromancy to cope with the harassment she received from her fellow crew members.

this also meant that she was done with trying to fit in maormer society, and she went to tamriel instead, where she met mannimarco and became his apprentice. necromancy became a big way for her to deal with her feelings, since it's what made her the most comfortable.

❤️ - Who is the most important person to your character? To what lengths would they go to protect this person?

her father is definitely one of the most important people in her life. he took her with him to pyandonea despite knowing that they would both get harassed by other maormer, because he didn't want his only child to be outcast by altmer society. he has always been supportive of her, and she has always been grateful for it. however, she couldn't bear seeing someone so important to her suffer so much because of her, and this became another reason why she left pyandonea. in her mind, she did this to protect him.

another most important person is definitely caraelin, the elf she falls in love with during the events of eso. since caraelin gives nehlyda actual purpose and shows her how valuable she is, nehlyda would go to any lengths to protect her so they can stay together forever <3 she probably wouldn't sacrifice herself for her gf tho, bc caraelin (being the vestige) is already basically immortal lol

[mindfully-absent]

“Dhevlyn Raava Yllenwe Caemour! Dhevlyn! Oh, Dhevi…” her mother mewled, plaintively, pleadingly. As if using her full Aldmeri name would get her attention now, at this moment, after 32 years with little success. She didn’t live in a castle in Summerset; she lived on a ship, sailing the coast of Pyandonea, as it had always been. Much to her mother’s chagrin, she refused to acknowledge that she was part Altmer at all. As far as Dhevi was concerned, she was a Maormer Pirate through and through. She had no use for the chauvinist pomp and circumstance of the Dominion, and the very idea that there was something in that other world which could lay claim to even a tiny piece of her personal history disgusted her. 

“Enough, Liranwe. What is done will not be undone, not by my hand nor anyone else’s if they value it  - and I will not change my mind.”   

She always called her mother by her first name, and never used the infantile “mother”, or worse, “mama.” Children need mothers, and Dhevi was never a child, and Liranwe was never a mother. Not really. 

As she closed the last trunk with a symbolic finality, she glanced back at Liranwe lying prostrate on the deck, skirts splayed out dramatically, weeping as if her only child was leaving her alone in this world. Dhevi would not look backwards again. She felt no remorse, no guilt. It was only contempt she felt for the spectacle of her mother, and anticipated relief at the thought of being unburdened after so long. The journey would be long, and she did not intend to return. 

[thetamrieliclibrary]

Pocket Guide to the Empire, Third Edition: Pyandonea

It was once believed that the Maormer of Pyandonea were originally exiles from the Summerset Isles, but while it is likely they came from similar Aldmeri ancestors, they certainly did not come from Summerset. Translations of tapestries in the Crystal Tower tell the tale of a far older enmity. The Maormer were likely separated from the ancient Aldmer not in Summerset, but in their original homeland of Aldmeris.

Orgnum, their leader and self-styled "King," according to the legend was a phenomenally wealthy Aldmer nobleman, who used his finances to launch a rebellion against the powers of the land. He and his followers were banished for this to a place separated from Aldmeris by an impenetrable mist, Pyandonea, "The Veil of Mist". This boundary proved so effective that the followers of Orgnum never again disturbed their former countrymen. The new Aldmeri homeland of summerset, however, was not so lucky.

For much of Summerset's history, the Maormer have launched attacks against their sister child of Aldmeris. Every one of these battles have been led by Orgnum himself who it seems is not only immortal but grows more youthful by the century. No historian, to the knowledge of the staff of the Imperial Geographic Society, has counted the number of wars and number of strategies employed against Summerset, but somehow each has proved, no matter how ingenious, an ultimate failure.

One attack in particular is worthy of mention as it gives us our only glimpse into the actual landscape of Pyandonea. In the year 2E 486, a small Maormeri fleet was sighted off the coast of Alinor, and King Hidellith ordered his navy to give chase. The navy followed the ships through uncharted waters, into an ambush in Pyandonea itself. Most of the Alinori navy was destroyed, but a single warship returned to Summerset to describe the land as a "sea jungle". Massive plateaus spilling over with vegetation form mazes around valleys of ocean. Waving tendrils of kelp trap all but the Maormer's own ships, and provide a well-camouflaged home for the sea serpents that are Orgnum's guards and occasional mounts. Mist storms spill over the land, further disorienting one's views. That even one ship survived the visit is a testament to the maritime genius of the Altmer.

The last documented appearance of the Maormer was in 3E 110 in the War of the Isle. The storm brewed by the Psijic of Artaeum, it was said, so annihilated Orgnum's fleet that he was never again able to muster together enough of a force to dare another battle. The mists to the south reveal nothing to corroborate or refute this belief, but one can hope.

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[bellonathedragonborn]

Character Name: Ellis Arvis.

Other Names: Divine Crusader, carrot head, Mage, Archmage, Grey Fox, assassin, Miss Sparklers, Lady Thesaurus. Soft Ear. Round Ear. Grey Skin. Ash skin. Ash born.

Sign: The Thief.

Birthday: 12th of Evening Star.

Gender: Female.

Sexuality: Straight. (But was questioning.)

Birthplace: Holy Falls, Summerset Isles.

Race: Dunmer and a small percentage of Altmer.

Likes: Magic of all schools. Throwing daggers. Kimonos. Fancy dresses. Robes. Bō staffs. Beaches. Waterfalls. Music. Libraries. Dogs. Snakes. Illent. The Imperial City. Ayleid ruins. Ayleidoon. Stealing stuff. Cherry blossoms. Fruits. Alchemy. Pyandonea. Sailing.

Dislikes: Bullies. Necromancers. The undead. Fish. Bad potions. The Thalmor. Pigs. Racists. Greedy people.

Hobbies: Donating money. Giving to the poor. Killing ghosts and zombies. Flower gardening. Picking fruits and vegetables. Pottery. Painting. Thieving.

Facts: Was bullied for having non pointy ears. Had a Moarmer husband. Has a son who is half Moarmer. Owned Benirus manor. Gave up the manor sometime in the Fourth Era to Yoric and his wife. Moved into the former Anvil Mage’s Guild Hall. Taught Bellona most of what she knows about magic, mythical creatures, and the Ayleids. Taught Bellona Ayleidoon and a spell called Snowball not seen since the late Third Era. She used to date Illent when she thought she was lesbian. Her grandfather was a High Elf.

Religion: Nocturnal.

Alliances: Nine Divines Faction. Thieves Guild. Morag Tong (formerly). Mage’s Guild (until disbandment). The Blades. Knights of the White Stallion.

Weapons: Magic of all Schools. Staff of Dispell. Staff of Worms. Silver dagger. Ebony dagger. Bamboo Bō staff with a jade top. Sword of the Crusader. Umaril’s sword. Mace of the Crusader. Ayleid Battle Ax. Wizard’s Fury. Finger of the Mountain.

Armor: Mainly wears robes and fancy skirts and dresses but if she needs to wear armor she’ll either wear her fullset Morag Tong armor. Or a Mithril cuirass paired with a fancy skirt. Occasionally an Iron cuirass and skirt. She almost always wears leather boots and either leather or chainmail gloves. Or leather arm guards.

Jewelry: Jade and ruby necklace. Copper pearl ring. Spell Drinker amulet.

Abilties: Summon ancestor guardian.

Themesong: Cedarwood Road. By U2. (More of an Illent x Ellis themesong.)

Noteable Relations: Friend of the Heartlily bloodline. Mother of a rare half Moarmer child named Druth.

[theangstyargonian]

17, 18, 44 for Eva and Nesse

17- Where were they born?

Eva was born on the summerset isles, and Nesse was born on Pyandonea (the home of the maomer) 

18-  What languages can they speak? Where did they learn these languages?

Eva can speak Ehnofex, Dwemeri, Falmeri, High Elven, Alyeidoon, Nedic, And chimeris ( and its evolution, dunmeris ) and Cyrodillic. She learned most of these languages over time. She’s a scholar at heart and loves to study other languages. She’s currently Orcish, but she’s not very good. 

Nesse can speak High elven, Pyandonean, Ta’agara, Dunmeris, Bosmeris, Orcish, Jel, the dragon language, and Cyrodillic. She learned most of these languages from her parents, or speaking to merchants as a child. She instinctively knows the dragon language (after gathering a lot of souls). 

44- Do they have any scars? If so, what are the stories behind those scars?

Eva has some on her arm, from the transfusion of blood from Lamae to her that made her a pureblood vampire. Nesse has a lot of scars, mostly from trying to subdue an enraged werewolf. She’s got them under her clothes mostly, and tries to cover them up. 

[nxtheromoved]

Syvenia

Temporary Bio / Stats / Verses

Synopsis

A Maormer in Altmer lands is a strange find, but Syvenia doesn't care for the attention she attracts. Her quiet, secluded life as a fisherwoman with her adoptive parents is like living in the Alinor palace compared to her childhood as a pirate. Though she would like to continue her peaceful existance, she seems to be getting caught up in other peoples' problems a lot recently. Particularly that of the Psijics.

Basics

Name: Syvenia Nickname(s)/Alias(s): "Vee"(by Cathanwe) Title(s): none Age: 43 (appears to be in her late 20's by human standards) Race: Maormer Birth Date: 27th of First Seed, 2E 539 Birth Sign: Aries Nationality: Pyandonean Summerset Isles Orientation: asexual lesbian Gender: demigirl Class: storm mage Occupation: fishmonger Hair: silvery white; short bob that reaches jaw Eyes: clear and milky white like all Maormer Height: 5"5 Weight: 153 lbs Body Type: lean pear-shape; almost a straight figure with a small chest and narrow shoulders that make her hips look wider; only has muscle definition in her arms, the rest of her body is soft and undefined Faceclaim: tbd Voiceclaim: tbd

Personality

Positive Traits: Content, Resourceful, Honest, Gentle, Fair, Tolerant, Respectful

Neutral Traits: Curious, Independent, Unpredictable, Competitive, Reserved, Emotional

Negative Traits: Hot-headed, Unfriendly, Charmless, Untrusting, Fickle, Impulsive, Insecure

Biography

Syvenia was the last born of five children to the infamous Maormer pirate captain Sevoro Silver-Fang. Her father was a deceptively cruel man, but as his only daughter and his favorite child, Syvenia rarely got to experience to worst of him for herself. She believed in her father and looked up to him, until he proved all the stories she’d heard about him right. Hidden behind his piracy, Sevoro committed heinous war crimes that the Maormer king turned a blind eye to. Syvenia’s eldest brother and closest confidante, Makor, had discovered his father’s illicit hobbies and was planning on turning him in to the Altmer king. Sevoro learned of his intent and drowned him; an act Syvenia witnessed. Only thirteen years of age, she deserted her father’s crew and stole a boat to make her way to Alinor with the incriminating documents she found in her brother’s room.

King Hidellith of the Altmer offered her asylum and citizenship in return for her actions and placed her in the care of an old Altmer couple that lived on a modest estate on the coast near Ebon Stadmont and the road to Cloudrest. The couple were kind to her and taught her their trade: fishing. It was a peaceful living, though Syvenia was always haunted by what had happened between her father and brother. When the old couple were too old to carry on their trade, Syvenia took over their business and continued to earn a living for them. Her primary job was taking fish to the Welkynar in Cloudrest. The Gryphon Knights alone bought enough fish to cover all of the family’s expenses with a decent surplus.

In her free time, Syvenia practiced honing her magical talents; something that came in handy when a sea sload sorceress invaded Cloudrest and wiped out most of the Gryphon Knights. She joined the Welkynar Olorime and her apprentice Cathanwe in defeated the sorceress, and afterward she agreed to assist the order in rebuilding (in exchange for compensation, of course). Eventually the two women were drawn in to the Psijic Order’s efforts to dispel the sea sload threat the Daedric patrons that encouraged their schemes. Syvenia’s magic impressed them, so after the enemies’ defeat, she was initiated into the order.

Skyrim Verse

Syvenia is the daughter of a Maormer pirate captain. She became trapped in Skyrim due to a shipwreck that claimed the life of her father, his crew, and her siblings. Since she could find no sailor at any port in Skyrim that would dare sail her to Pyandonea, she's taken up work as a fishmonger in hopes to one day pay for a ship she can sail back home.

Oblivion Verse

Syvenia's pirate father gifted her a ship for her most recent birthday and sent her away for a year to see how wealthy she could become on her own; a practice common among Maormer pirates when determining an heir out of multiple children. A week after she docked in Cyrodil, the Oblivion Crisis broke out. Instead of retreating home, Syvenia saw opportunity. Her ship makes trips up and down the Niben River, taking advantage of any job or opportunity they can find between Leyawiin and the Imperial City. With the way things are going, the Oblivion Crisis has all but ensured that she'll be named her father's heir.

Dragon Age Verse

Syvenia belongs to a sea-faring clan of Dalish elves known as Clan Maormer. They are fairly isolationist and even tend to keep away from other clans, among which they are controversial for their overall abandonment of the Dalish religion. In the beginning of the Dragon Age, they took full control of an island called Pyandonea off the coast of Rivain and have since created their own thriving society. They no longer consider themselves Dalish, believing they've become something new entirely. Now, they simply call themselves the Maormer, and they protect their home with their mastery of the sea.

[aryunas-place-blog]

Lake Ilinalta | (Aryuna / Verin)

Aryuna was enjoying the warmer air outside. She let the furs slip from her shoulders and felt the weak sunlight hit her collarbones; sparse freckles across her shoulders could be seen. Trap was behind her heels, snapping at butterflies. 

She had a piece of honeycomb and was planning to make something with it, once she had more pieces. Around the lake were rumoured to have honey bees, and she was going to find some. 

Just then, Trap made a noise [short, low bark]. Aryuna knew that meant someone was around. She unsheathed her dagger, but kept walking. Perhaps around these trees...