Kilaana


Ye ask about my life? It has been one of great joy and sorrow.

I was born in the woods south of Leth Deriel near the Gondola. In this regard, I’ve always felt more kinship with those of Ilithi as we lived so close to its border. My parents were Forest Elves and quiet people. My first memories were of my old aunt telling me stories of the adventures she had experienced over the many provinces of the Realms – stories of Shard, Aesry, M’riss and Riverhaven. I was named for her, and took after her in many ways. Folks said I had the very look of her, and could nae tell us apart. She was an Empath and she told me I had the gift as well, and so, at a young age, I set out for training under Annael in Crossing.

My aunt set me up well with the coin she had kept as a legacy for me, so I wanted for nothing. She gave me a golden horse as a parting gift and the mare Honey became my dearest companion. Soon after I left, I received a message that my aunt had gone traveling and was unlikely to ever return and perhaps had gone on to her fading. I mourned her loss, but continued training, slowly finding the satisfaction in helping others. Eventually I was promoted in my guild and moved on to live in Ilithi. Thus started one of the most joyful and stable periods of my life, for there, I met my husband Fierolan.

Fierolan and I were both riding one day when we crossed each other’s paths. I noticed his lovely steel grey mare; he noticed my golden mare and we exchanged nods. Later that evening, we ended up in the same place, and were formally introduced. The tall and handsome Mountain Elf and Warrior Mage caught my eye like no other, and although we were extremely different in temperament, and of different clans, we seemed destined for long peaceful lives together living in Shard. We were married and so blissfully happy. I adored him with all my heart. But then, the war came and almost destroyed our lives.

At the rise of the Outcast War, we were stretched to our utmost – he as a Commander of the Ilithi Mountain Guard, and myself as a Lieutenant for Commander Kythryn. Our responsibilities and obligations began to keep us apart for much of the time we formerly had spent always together. The tragedy of the outcome of the Outcast war made my personal tragedy even more difficult. To make a long story short, at the end of the war, Fierolan told me he could not keep our bond; that he no longer had it to give in his heart what he felt I deserved. He
would not listen to any of my objections. Brokenhearted and with our bond
broken I wandered the Realms, alone. As I traveled, however, I met many good folks and slowly my heart began to heal, though I feel I will never marry again.

Currently, I have found new motivation and interests in joining the Mentors, and enjoy the company of many good friends, both old and new. I am excited to see this chapter of my life unfold, and I am looking forward to new adventures.

By my hand,
Kilaana Jireh


Last Revised: 4/21/05