Talliska
| Talliska Wildclaw | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Race | Prydaen |
| Gender | Female |
| Guild | Ranger |
| Instance | Prime |
| Relatives | Nealie, Zyyn, Cythra |
Description
You see Penumbra Talliska Wildclaw of Zoluren, a Prydaen Ranger.
She has pointed ears and cat-slitted gold eyes. Her honey-streaked dark brown mane is long and curly, and is worn in a tousled mass of locks that tumbles over her shoulders. She has tawny fur with a white belly and black rosettes, a slender tail and a lithe figure.
She is tall for a Prydaen.
She is a bird-hunter.
She is wearing a coarse reinforced cowl, a dark steel earcuff hung with an arrowhead-shaped scarlet jade, a leather-ribbed caracal fur cloak with a fanged collar, a belted kidskin baldric tooled with sinuous maiden's tress vines, a snug moss-green silk bandeau wrapped around the chest, some coarse reinforced leathers, a reinforced targe, some steelsilk handwraps, some coarse reinforced gloves, a braided rose gold friendship ring with spiral autumn-hued glass beads, a slender platinum wedding band channel-set with oval blood-red rubies, some sorrel leather pants with verdigris studs running down the outer legs, a thigh quiver, some steelsilk footwraps and a parry stick.
At Ruea and Traim's wedding
(One of the rare times Talliska has been complimented on her outfit. She does get dressed up... now and then.)
She is wearing a pair of sun-shaped dafora pearl earrings surrounded by jeweled flames, a strand of champagne pearls clasped by a yellow sapphire teardrop set in gold, a white spidersilk gown embroidered at the shoulder with a shining sun, a gold elongated teardrop bracelet strung with jade beads and tiny gold bells, a slender platinum wedding band channel-set with oval blood-red rubies, a gold ring, a wide belt of interlocking gold panels set with jade inlays and some pale gold leather slippers with yellow sapphire beading.
Quick Facts
Current Affiliations: Wildclaw Hub (eldest surviving member), Zoluren (citizen)
Past Affiliations: Zoluren Court (Envoy, former), Order of the White Rose (Vice-Speaker, former)
Birthday: Born on the 39th day of the 2nd month of Ka'len the Sea Drake in the year of the Crystal Snow Hare, 356 years after the victory of Lanival the Redeemer.
Lineage: Forest Prydaen. Daughter of Drashre and Chadralor of Wildclaw Hub. Younger sister of Evaneska of Starclaw Hub.
Family: Saisen Vilhelmas, husband. Alexsei Krauser, near-brother. Nealie Wildclaw, niece adopted as daughter. Zyyn Wildclaw, adopted daughter. Cythra Feralclaw, adopted daughter...ish.
Religion: The Prydaen Three, Eu, Demrris and Tenemlor. Talliska is particularly devoted to the aspect of Tenemlor, whom she praises for her staunch opposition against the undead and necromancy. Despite her belief in the Three, though, she also acknowledges the existence of the Thirteen and their importance to the people of Kermoria.
Specialties: Intelligence, invasion scouting, diplomatic relations.
Weaknesses: Prone to wanderlust, doubts herself unnecessarily.
Background
Talliska is one of the last surviving members of Wildclaw Hub in the distant west, brought as an infant to Zoluren at the end of the Great Migration. Her father Drashre and mother Chadralor died to ensure she would be safely brought to Rivercrossing, and raised as an orphan in the Empath Guild. With little talent or patience for the Empathic profession, she opted to joined the Ranger Guild instead, and has not once regretted the decision.
Despite having migrated so young, Talliska was still exposed to Prydaen language and culture for much of her early life, so that she would not forget her heritage. Habit, along with several years of hermitage in the forests of Therengia, caused her to adopt a rather awkward way of speaking Common. She used to be very shy about this quirk, but found that people tend to think her more memorable for it. Nonetheless, she is now quite fluent in her adopted language, due to her well-spoken friends and her work in the Order of the White Rose and the Zoluren Court.
Mindful of the negative reputation Prydaen have attracted in Kermoria, Talliska strives be recognized not just by her race, but through her deeds, her loyalty and her respect towards others. She expresses neither prejudice for nor superiority toward other races, and is eager to learn more about cultures and practices beside her own.
Talliska's career path seems to be at odds with her humble beginnings and simple habits, the unforeseen result of keeping herself well informed through connections and reputation. She tends to think of what perceived social skill she has as learned, rather than natural -- camouflage of a different kind. Though she serves Zoluren with willingness and pride, she is still a Ranger at heart and enjoys wilderness and solitude if left to her own devices.
Marriage
Talliska's only significant long term relationship is with Saisen Vilhelmas, a Paladin of mixed Elothean and--previously unknown--Human lineage through his mother. She spent years feeling torn between her love for Saisen and her Prydaen heritage, but has since settled comfortably into life among the myriad people of the five provinces. It once pained her that she will never be able to biologically reproduce with her lifemate, but her dedication to Tenemlor, the people she loves and the causes she supports are more than enough to fill her days with purpose.
During a period between approximately 400-402, Saisen went missing during a mission he undertook for an organization that called themselves Phelim's Bloodhounds. As far as Talliska is aware, the Bloodhounds were dishonest about their true goals and affiliations, and effectively brainwashed Saisen to do their bidding for a time. Her absence during the latter half of 401 and early 402 can be attested to her quest to search for him when she suddenly and abruptly felt their bond snap.
When Talliska and Saisen were first reunited, he was in a weakened state and lost all memory of his previous life, including their relationship. Thus she remained unbonded, though stubbornly devoted to him. It took several months for the haze of dark enchantment to lift from his mind.
Talliska and her husband have since renewed their bond, and are once again a quietly but steadfastly devoted couple.
Chronology
From most to least recent.
409 - Present: Semi-Retirement
Caught in the difficult quandary of choosing between newfound court duties and duties to her loved ones, Talliska could only resolve her confusion with another extended hiatus from Zoluren. Unfortunately, this was just when her career was beginning to soar, and her duties with the Zoluren Court remained unfulfilled in the meantime. Upon her return, Talliska presented herself to the Zoluren Court Advisor and willfully gave up her title, explaining that she felt it most appropriate to rebuild her standing with the Court when the time and opportunity presents itself.
Currently Talliska is taking time away from politics and current events to continue her Ranger training.
- Arhat 411: Relinquished her Zoluren Court insignia.
- 409-411: On hiatus to fulfill family responsibilities.
408: Zoluren Court
- 297 Skullcleaver 408: Appointed as Envoy of the Zoluren Court, answering to Court Advisor Cyiarriah.
404 - 408: Free Agent of Zoluren
- Skullcleaver 407: Began work with Court Advisor Cyiarriah and Military Advisor Vinjince of Zoluren.
- 404-407: On hiatus for solitude and personal business.
390 - 404: Order of the White Rose
- Shorka 404: Parted ways with the White Rose.
- 403: On hiatus to ensure safety of friend Mialeigh in Therengia.
- 1 Moliko 402: Re-bonded with Saisen Vilhelmas following his recovery.
- 29 Arhat 402: Promoted to White Rose Vice-Speaker.
- 401: On hiatus to search for missing husband.
- 180 Uthmor 399: Promoted to White Rose Treasurer (Lorekeeper).
- 73 Ka'len 399: Adopted Nealie and Zyyn as daughters of Wildclaw Hub.
- 302 Skullcleaver 398: Honored by Brigadier General Zukir for her service in Naarg Incident.
- 221 Arhat 398: Began presenting Current Events at the Zoluren Town Hall Meetings.
- Nissa 397: Transferred to White Rose Councilor - Recruiting Director.
- 176 Uthmor 397: Transferred to White Rose Councilor - Rescue Coordinator.
- 153 Shorka 397: Participated in defense of Crossing Temple during final battle with Lyras.
- 36 Akroeg 397: Promoted to White Rose Councilor - Recruiting Assistant.
- 33 Akroeg 397: Reunited with niece, Nealie, daughter of sister Evaneska.
- 222 Arhat 396: Promoted to White Rose Specialist - Recruiting Assistant.
- 392-396: On hiatus to visit the Great Barrier.
- Lirisa 391: Eloped with Saisen Diamiiele-Vilhelmas.
- 390: Recruited and inducted into the White Rose.