Analeah My life can best be described as a long, intriguing journey. I was born within a tribe of nomads -- Gaenwen Rae Li Tais, The Children of the Sky. From various locations all over Elanthia, representatives of every race came, seeking answers through the stars. As is custom among the Gaenwen, I was not to know my real parents. Instead, I grew and learned through the entire group, taking small pieces of inspiration from every race and incorporating it into my own life. My fathers and mothers would tell me of their former lives as Mages, Empaths, Traders and the like. Many of them came to live out the rest of their days within the confines of the Leth Deriel forests. Some came to find inspiration, others because they had no choice. Many of them were outcasts, who found salvation only in the solitude of the woods. As with every child of the tribe, I was given 20 years before I was required to head out into the real world. I had no desire to travel, honestly. I wanted to live out my entire life with the same people, learning and bettering myself through them. But, it was demanded I explore, stretch my mind. If, after another 20 years, I found myself unimpressed with what civilization had to offer, I could return and relay my knowledge unto the Gaenwen. I am now 46 years of age. I have spent 26 years among the people of the Crossings. I found my niche amid the Moon Mage guild, and I belong to the Sect of the Nomads of the Arid Steppe. Through my guild and sect, I have fulfilled the promise to my family. I have lived and learned. I have witnessed the true marvels of life, as well as some of the horrors. I have become a better person, and some day I shall return -- both enlightened and proud. |
Last Revised: 9/8/01 |