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Diruviel

Diruviel Faelind

Name Diruviel
Status
Active
Occupation
Gardener of Nature and Collector of Lore
Age
Born soon after the beginning of the Third Age.
Race
Elf
Residence
Imladris. Either in the library or walking through the woods.
Kinship
Outward Appearance

Height: Tall, not uncommon for an elf.

 

Eyes: Dark grey. Kind. Observant (usually).

 

Hair: Light brown and worn long, 

 

Build/Physical appearance: Slender but strong, she moves easily with the light step and grace of her kindred. Her skin is fair, despite many hours walking through the elements. 

 

Attire: When tending the gardens or out wandering in the woods, simple tunics and cloth are her clothes of choice. When resting and studying near her home in Imladris, her dress is perhaps slightly more elaborate, but still with an understated simplicity and elegance. Prefers golds, greens, and browns. 

 

Mannerisms/Personality: A light-hearted and good-humored elf. Lively in familiar company, slightly more reserved in unknown surroundings. Though diplomatic and well-intentioned always, she usually aims to bring light and laughter to her friends who tend towards melancholy. 

 

Despite her relative youth, she is a keen observer of the world and often displays wisdom far beyond her years. That is, if she's paying attention. Her love of learning and curiosity knows almost no bounds, and it will likely lead her into trouble while exploring the more dangerous parts of the world.

 

(Diruviel. Image created using Artbreeder)

Background

Shortly after the beginning of the Third Age, Diruviel was born in Imladris. Her Noldorin parents had met there after the defeat of Sauron and the days of the Last Alliance; her mother having dwelt there after fleeing north after the destruction of Eregion, and her father returning there to heal after the long years of war at the end of the Second Age. Diruviel grew up in relative peace and has long dwelt in that fair place, despite the growing awareness of shadow creeping back across the lands further abroad.

Most of her days and many nights were and continue to be spent wandering the woods of Imladris and tending the wild gardens, forests, and beings found therein. Her fascination with the natural world has only increased with time, as has her understanding of the elements and the forces that govern them. 

At heart, she is a light-hearted and genial elleth with good intentions towards all. Though perhaps slightly reserved in unfamiliar company, as she usually prefers not to draw attention to herself. If given the opportunity, however, stranger is often soon made friend and her liveliness and humor shine forth. Dancing brings her much joy, as does beautiful music and eloquent tales. Many nights have been spent in the Hall of Fire or out under the stars in merry parties with her kin, reveling in the beauty of these enjoyments.

Diruviel decided long ago that her approach to the world would be one of openness and goodwill. If diplomacy and all other options failed, violence would nearly always be a last resort. Even then, she would only use it to release creatures that could not be cured from their corruption, to prevent the spread of darkness and destruction to the lands nearby. It is not in her nature to tend towards pretention; all beings are noble and worthy of respect in her eyes. In her opinion, what can be healed should always be healed. 

When not out observing the world, Diruviel can often be found tucked away in the corner of one library or another, hunting down various tomes of lore dealing with matters both natural and historical. With her interest in curing and protecting others, herbalism and various healing arts have become increasingly useful avenues of study. She has traveled from Imladris with other scholars on several short ventures to the ruined lands of Eregion, to scavenge any scraps of knowledge left behind and to deter the ever-encroaching darkness to that once-fair place. Her curiosity has often been turned to other surrounding lands and the secrets and knowledge to be found therein and beyond, but fate has not yet set her path in those directions.  

Friends
Aeriduil, Aduialant, Arvaethor
Relatives
Rivals/Enemies
None but those who cast evil shadows on the world.
Loves
The woods of Imladris. Walking anywhere outside. New places to explore. Simplicity. Laughter and good company.
Hates
Watching corrupted beings wither, fade, and fall to shadow.
Motivation
To explore the natural world and to live freely and fully with compassion and kindness towards all living beings. To restore what was once good back to wholeness if possible.
Quotes
"Hope is similar to a light in the darkness; even a little goes a long way."

Diruviel's Adventures

Report on the Ruins of Eregion 4 years 10 months ago
Verses from "The Long Night" 4 years 10 months ago
Diruviel's Adventures

Diruviel's Gallery

Diruviel's Gallery