Caelane

Caelane Oyace
Status
Race	Elf
Gender	Female
Guild	Cleric
Instance	Prime

Full Name: Caelane Oyace
Date of Birth: 11th day of Arhat 339 AV
Height: 6'4"
Titles: Warrior Priestess of Meraud
Celebrant of Idon

Facts Concerning Her Clerical Life

Caelane’s first duty is to her Gods, Meraud and Idon, though she reveres and respects all of the 39 Immortals. Her second duty is to herself.

She is first and foremost a Cleric of Meraud, having been chosen to replace her father after his death. In her early years, she served for two years at the Temples of Shard and then traveled to Crossing to join the cleric guild at age 42. Esuin encouraged her love of weapons and combat magic and today Caelane fights as a Warrior Priestess of Meraud.

Caelane caught Idon’s eye when she served in the Temples in Shard. Inspired by her beauty and amused by her struggling as an Acolyte, Idon sent two of his clerics to take her under their wing and teach her the proper devotions and rituals.

Her features are a mystery; Caelane believes that her face is for her Gods and her Gods alone. Therefore there are very few who know what she looks like, and she keeps her face covered at all times. This is not to say that she isn’t inspired by Idon’s vanity. Caelane thinks of herself as very beautiful (though she is quite plain) and is often wearing makeup under her cloak, grooming herself and wearing expensive clothing.

True to Meraud’s thirst for knowledge, she has no reservations about putting herself in harm’s way to gain even a little bit of knowledge. This can be observed in the many battles she has been involved in, where she has carelessly run out into combat simply to get look at the enemy. It can also be seen in her wandering spirit, as she is often traveling throughout the five provinces, visiting the many shrines and temples of Elanthia.

Caelane brings a neutral attitude towards most everything, only picking sides where it will benefit her or benefit the Gods. She is interested in the controversy surrounding necromancy and sorcery, especially considering her guild’s stance on the matter, but has not formally made a statement one way or the other.

Her dedicated and often fanatical service to the Gods was rewarded when walking along the streets of Riverhaven she received a vision of a white wolf and a voice whispering softly in her ear. Very soon after the same white wolf of her vision appeared to her in the flesh. Bringing a message of praise, Caelane was told Meraud was pleased with her devotion and hoped she would continue to serve for many years to come. When Caelane traveled to the High Temple of Crossing to give thanks for the blessing, the wolf appeared again and gave her a crystalline wolf statuette which she keeps close to her heart at all times.

Personal Life

Caelane rarely talks about her life before becoming a cleric. Her mother is a cleric of Aldauth, who lives among the lower classes of the Mountain Elves. Her father, a Celestian Elf, was killed by her mother in a jealous rage before Caelane was born. She was raised by her mother with the Mountain Elves, and goes back to the clan to visit her. She knows nothing of her father other than that she resembles him in looks.

She is very proud of her race, but does not align herself with any clan, again preferring neutrality and remaining loyal only to the Immortals. Once a citizen of Ratha and a Lieutenant in their military, Caelane has denounced both in favor of wandering Elanthia as she pleases.

Caelane is unmarried, but has had several affairs, giving in to Idon’s hedonistic pleasure. When she was 50, she gave birth to a child, the father is unknown, though there have been rumors. The child was given up to allow Caelane the freedom to continue her life unburdened. However, she still feels honorbound to the child, and it is said Caelane checks upon her child’s progress and well being.

For unknown reasons, she has a deep dislike for Paladins, and considers their righteousness no more than a mask and a ruse placed over their corrupted souls.

She approaches people of all races with caution, and comes across as being very cold and reserved. She has been called self-righteous, single-minded, high and mighty, and vain. All of these things she doesn't deny, and instead embraces. As she once stated to a friend about her confrontational personality: "I'm not a bitch, but you better believe I think I'm better than you." That being said, she is often willing to assist people when it comes to matters concerning the Gods, and those few who are patient enough to gain her friendship, gain it for life.

Contrary to popular belief, she holds no familial relationship to the Moonmage, Caelumia.