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Some things your character is free to know about Amarthiel...
What most people know about Amarthiel is based on speculation; the warrior is extremely reticent about her past. She has never volunteered much, and no one is close enough to her to feel comfortable asking. It is clear that she was born in the kingdom of Lordaeron, but that her family moved early on to settle in Lakeshire, in the Redridge mountains. It was there, beside Lake Everstill, that Fate’s Daughter was raised.
Though it has never been publicly confirmed, Amarthiel’s aversion to those who follow the Light suggests some connection to the Silver Hand; the fact that her family originally hails from Lordaeron seems to support this theory. However, as she will never admit to a surname, it is impossible to connect her definitively to anyone in Lordaeron, living or dead.
This family tie may also explain Amarthiel’s attitude towards those who still fight for the sake of the fallen kingdom; ever the pragmatist, she has no interest in flocking to the banner of any nation, much less one that exists only in the minds of refugees and corpses. The fact that she, herself, is a native of that Kingdom makes her attitude much more pronounced.
It is clear that Amarthiel left home at an early age, heading for Stormwind to embark upon the path of the warrior. A quick study, she swiftly put her abilities to use as a mercenary; she fought for no cause but her dinner and shelter. Unaffected by the rise or fall of cities, the constant threat of hostilities with the Horde, even the lingering threat of the Scourge and Burning Legion, Amarthiel led a life focused solely on her own needs.
Other stuff:
If your character has been through the Elwynn/Redridge area, you're more than welcome to be familiar with the Aurefion Stables. There's no in-game counterpart to this, but let's face it-- obviously we should imagine all the towns to be a bit larger and more populous than they seem to be, heh. The Aurefion Stables are located near Lakeshire, and are a respectable breeder of horses, founded by Amarthiel's father. Not that she'll admit to that part, of course. They also sell a large number of their beasts each year to the Stormwind guard. This is just a note because, well, I'm sure we've all got our own little bits of headcanon, I figured it makes things more interesting if we can share it. :3
A brief summary of her main storyline:
This changed, however, when the mercenary came to join a skirmish against the horde outside the gates of Ironforge itself. Witnessing the attitude of her fellows, she began to come to an understanding of something that had never mattered much to her before- honor. With the help of a druidess who also felt the draw of those on the other side of the unending war, Amarthiel disguised herself and snuck into Orgrimmar in the dress of a novice rogue. She began training anew, hiding her true skill with blades and trying to adapt to the quick, deceptive style taught by the orcish rogue trainers.
Now, having found herself at home in the sprawling city, Amarthiel leads a dual life, balancing her time. Sometimes she is the warrior, fighting for a living; other times the rogue, studying both the lessons of the Shattered Hand and the people around her.
Random trivia:
-Amarthiel is properly shortened to “Marthi,” when speaking of the warrior-persona. However, horde-side she tends to shorten it herself to “Amar,” following the Orcish trend.
-Although she has displayed no aptitude for magic, Amarthiel is sensitive to its use upon her. She is more comfortable with some schools than others; mages' spells bother her less than warlocks' spells, for example. If given a choice, Amarthiel prefers to be healed by a druid. If healed by a priest, she would prefer it to be a Night Elf priest, who channels the power of Elune, rather than the Light. She has been known to cringe visibly when healed by a Light-wielding priest or a paladin.
-Amarthiel has a distaste for gnomes; they strike her as scheming and self-serving, and she just can’t bring herself to trust them or their creations. Related to this is her discomfort with engineers... Anyone smelling that strongly of gunpowder must be up to something unwholesome.
-Of the Alliance races, Amarthiel’s favorite is probably the Dwarves... Though as of late, the actions of the Stormpike in Alterac Valley have caused her to rethink that distinction.
-Amarthiel's mercenary profession arose from the practical circumstances of her existence in the game-- she's a farmer character. As such, in-character she is often "employed" by Almare Lossë, my main. For roleplay purposes she is a skinner/herbalist, although that's no longer true in game terms. Hordeside, Amarthiel is an herbalist/alchemist.
What most people know about Amarthiel is based on speculation; the warrior is extremely reticent about her past. She has never volunteered much, and no one is close enough to her to feel comfortable asking. It is clear that she was born in the kingdom of Lordaeron, but that her family moved early on to settle in Lakeshire, in the Redridge mountains. It was there, beside Lake Everstill, that Fate’s Daughter was raised.
Though it has never been publicly confirmed, Amarthiel’s aversion to those who follow the Light suggests some connection to the Silver Hand; the fact that her family originally hails from Lordaeron seems to support this theory. However, as she will never admit to a surname, it is impossible to connect her definitively to anyone in Lordaeron, living or dead.
This family tie may also explain Amarthiel’s attitude towards those who still fight for the sake of the fallen kingdom; ever the pragmatist, she has no interest in flocking to the banner of any nation, much less one that exists only in the minds of refugees and corpses. The fact that she, herself, is a native of that Kingdom makes her attitude much more pronounced.
It is clear that Amarthiel left home at an early age, heading for Stormwind to embark upon the path of the warrior. A quick study, she swiftly put her abilities to use as a mercenary; she fought for no cause but her dinner and shelter. Unaffected by the rise or fall of cities, the constant threat of hostilities with the Horde, even the lingering threat of the Scourge and Burning Legion, Amarthiel led a life focused solely on her own needs.
Other stuff:
If your character has been through the Elwynn/Redridge area, you're more than welcome to be familiar with the Aurefion Stables. There's no in-game counterpart to this, but let's face it-- obviously we should imagine all the towns to be a bit larger and more populous than they seem to be, heh. The Aurefion Stables are located near Lakeshire, and are a respectable breeder of horses, founded by Amarthiel's father. Not that she'll admit to that part, of course. They also sell a large number of their beasts each year to the Stormwind guard. This is just a note because, well, I'm sure we've all got our own little bits of headcanon, I figured it makes things more interesting if we can share it. :3
A brief summary of her main storyline:
This changed, however, when the mercenary came to join a skirmish against the horde outside the gates of Ironforge itself. Witnessing the attitude of her fellows, she began to come to an understanding of something that had never mattered much to her before- honor. With the help of a druidess who also felt the draw of those on the other side of the unending war, Amarthiel disguised herself and snuck into Orgrimmar in the dress of a novice rogue. She began training anew, hiding her true skill with blades and trying to adapt to the quick, deceptive style taught by the orcish rogue trainers.
Now, having found herself at home in the sprawling city, Amarthiel leads a dual life, balancing her time. Sometimes she is the warrior, fighting for a living; other times the rogue, studying both the lessons of the Shattered Hand and the people around her.
Random trivia:
-Amarthiel is properly shortened to “Marthi,” when speaking of the warrior-persona. However, horde-side she tends to shorten it herself to “Amar,” following the Orcish trend.
-Although she has displayed no aptitude for magic, Amarthiel is sensitive to its use upon her. She is more comfortable with some schools than others; mages' spells bother her less than warlocks' spells, for example. If given a choice, Amarthiel prefers to be healed by a druid. If healed by a priest, she would prefer it to be a Night Elf priest, who channels the power of Elune, rather than the Light. She has been known to cringe visibly when healed by a Light-wielding priest or a paladin.
-Amarthiel has a distaste for gnomes; they strike her as scheming and self-serving, and she just can’t bring herself to trust them or their creations. Related to this is her discomfort with engineers... Anyone smelling that strongly of gunpowder must be up to something unwholesome.
-Of the Alliance races, Amarthiel’s favorite is probably the Dwarves... Though as of late, the actions of the Stormpike in Alterac Valley have caused her to rethink that distinction.
-Amarthiel's mercenary profession arose from the practical circumstances of her existence in the game-- she's a farmer character. As such, in-character she is often "employed" by Almare Lossë, my main. For roleplay purposes she is a skinner/herbalist, although that's no longer true in game terms. Hordeside, Amarthiel is an herbalist/alchemist.
