Embermoon's Bio

[embermoon]

Greetings all,

It is with great pleasure that I accepted this invitation to join the guild. I had heard so very much about the honourable members and never dreamed that I could also be considered of quality.

Let me tell you a little about myself. I was raised by a kindly druid, Al'Handrith, who lived in a very remote area of Teldrassil. She was not my mother, yet she provided for me and treated me as her own. When I was a little older, Al'Handrith told me that she found me outside her door on a night of the new moon. From this, she gave me my name.

We lived in a forested area, removed from other elven settlements. I did not have much contact with other elves until I had passed my formative seasons, which may account for my slightly reserved and formal nature. Al'Handrith taught me how to live in harmony with nature and treat all living things with respect. Through her, I learned of the taint that still runs through Azeroth, and I make it my duty to aid any member of the Alliance in the battle to return peace to the land. As I grew, Al'Handrith noticed in me the makings of a Hunter and began preparing me for my first meeting with Ayanna Everstride.

It has been many seasons since I left my dear Al'Handrith to seek training as a hunter. I am not certain if she even still lives, although I believe I would feel her passing in whatever land I journey. As I travel the lands seeking to restore order to the world, I venture farther from my home, yet, on my jouney, it heartens me to find others not corrupted by the taint. I am pleased to be considered a sister of the Defenders of Valor.

May Elune guide your paths and restore peace to the land.

[Kalmorith]

Embermoon! I am amazed at your story...for I think I KNOW of Al'kedia! I believe my mother has actually met her!

As you may know, I come from the small village of Fenelin Glen on the northern coast of Teldrassil. When I was very small, my mother would venture inland though the Del'Anda Valley into an area we called the Greenway (though I think that is our local name). From my village, it would be a two-day trek. I was always too small to go.

At any rate, my mother would go to to the Greenway with my aunts to gather the Qaula seeds they needed for their gardens each year. My mother spoke of a beautiful old Druid who lived in a little house on the side of a mountain that was far off the beaten path along the way. It was pure chance that their search for seeds even brought them to the remotely located house. I am sure the name my mother used for the Druid was Al'kedia.

My mother told me they would call upon the Druid as they passed on their journey, and she would offer food and drink, and ask for news of the settlements along the coast. I know that my mother said the Druid had what was thought to be a ward...a small girl!

Would this have been you?! What a small world if it is!

And even if not, I would like to welcome you to our Guild. I shall look for you next time I am about!

[embermoon]

*while straightening out her quarters, she comes across a long unopened missive. Opening it hastily, she reads the words avidly.*

Kalmorith, it is with great delight that I hear of your knowledge of my guardian. There were indeed many Quala plants among the foothills behind our home. I used to gather them for Al'Handrith many times as a young elf.

She always had a warm and ready heart for any and all who found their paths crossing with hers. As you have remarked, it was not often we had visitors, and I frequently would make myself scarce, sitting near the edge of the loft so that I might listen but not be seen. *chuckles* I obviously was not as successful as I imagined, as your mother was able to report a viewing of me.

I am touched that your mother remembers Al'Handrith and I. I hope that I will have further occassion to speak with you, and reminisce on our youth.