I have no mercy left in me for a callous divine; I have no laments left for the dying of the light; My God lifts not a hand for us but will sink cities for his stewards; Thus I shall also bless nothing but the hands I need not beg to hold me.

The origins of Hrávanis, Warden of the High Kings, has been lost to time and tide. Few are left to remember the dark and humble depths of her history, when the first elf was beside Cuivienen’s silver shores. There exist no annuls to detail the first battle of elf against orc, when her once innocent hands held a stone as a weapon not a tool for the very first time. And the only remaining witness to her pledge of fealty and martyrdom to the High King of the Noldor is now Hrávanis herself.

To an elf of Rivendell, you would know her as a Captain amongst the Imladris Senechals, perhaps by the name Rhones if you did not know her personally. She is known as enigmatic, sharp, often intimidating and at times frustrating and difficult to manage, yet also trusted and an excellent arms-master who saw well to the tutelage of many Soldiers below her. A sought after storyteller too with a flare for dramatic retelling, even if some of her opinions on history might cause discomfort. But still, she is more often abroad than not, sent alone to many far flung places on errands of secrecy and often returning in battered armour and bearing odd weaponry.

Elves of Lothlorien, on the other hand, may only know her as Úveluie, a dirisive name of a persona-non-grata, only mentioned in passing or as a comparison for other ill mannered folk. Only those older elves will remember her as Arcaumaro, a prominent general and bodyguard under Gil Galad whom was seen at times within the golden wood for matters of duty. However they will also recall that Úveluie was banished and exiled from Lothlorien some centuries ago for some unforgivable slight made against the Lady Galadriel. In any case, very few elves of Lothlorien look upon her positively.

Elves of Mirkwood know her even less well, but also think of her more neutrally. Whilst she is not exiled from Thranduil's court, any sparse visits she's ever made were not comfortable ones and she never outstayed her welcome. Still, with the distance of professionalism she has always been considered by those few who know of her as trustworthy enough, even if her name is always the Sindarin 'Rhones' when she visits there.

Men of Bree might know her surprisingly well! If only for her unusually un-enigmatic manner and un-elven behaviour. She passes through the town more readily than her fellows and though most do not know who she is, they accept her presence in general. She is called Razmaur among them. 

Dwarves of the Blue Mountains know her as Thakala, but also perhaps as Ugmaldarfûna if they’ve a mind for old tales. Thakala has been a known guest and ally in war of Azaghal and Belegost before and has eagerly maintained a trustworthy presence there. (It helps that she has no qualm with joining them in jests about elves, no matter how crude they become, often adding her own observations to the pastime.) 

Dwarves of Erebor and the Iron Hills know her with a little more steel. Thakala is still the name she bears, but the men of dale call her Razmaur and the two are often exchanged. She is best known for her dedicated part in the wars against the drakes and worms of the northern lands and some others know her even more personally, their families bearing ancient mosaic tablets of her alongside their ancestors from Khazad-Dum. At one time she even bore official rank within their armies. 

Silvan and Sindarin elves or the first age however may remember her with fear and anger. The name Orgáialar haunts her steps, a warning more than a title. Hravanis served 210 years of imprisonment in Lindon for her part in the Kinslayings at Alqualonde, but pain does not fade for elves and despite her heroism later she may still be recognised as ‘murderer’.

Noldo of the First Age are likely more familiar with her as a silent and powerful force behind the Kings. Unless she was known personally, her legacy is wrapped in rumour and she may not be recognisable to most. However, all know she was held in high esteem and commanded respect from all who followed her. 

Out of Character

The intent and purpose for Hravanis is not to be a prominent protagonist, but more of a mentor archetype. She has a very large backstory of her own but I'm much more interested in her taking a supporting role in the tales of others, her tales and adventures and major growth are somewhat in the past, she's here to play into the growth of others. So if your character needs a tutor or a mentor or someone along those lines, drop me a line!