Arinkalwa Tathariel (Lindelena)
Race: Elf
Height: 5'11
Age: 2,043
Family: Mother was Aredhel; father unknown
Animals: Grey mare named Rosalinde
Weapons: Blade named Celegûr; bow; dagger
Personality: Bright, humorous, very take-charge. Excellent speaker and noted musician. Is sweet, very giving, just in decision and passionate in argument. Arinkalwa is not afraid to speak her mind and is extroverted and energetic when around friends and family. She seems somewhat wary about strangers sometimes, but that quickly fades when they prove themselves worthy of comradeship. Examines weighty situations in great detail.
Appearance: Tall and elegant with long legs. Long auburn hair in soft ringlets. Deep sea-green eyes framed in dark red lashes. They are filled with much fire and wisdom. Nose is prominent, somewhat pointy, but not too much so. Lips are full and red, and her smile brightens her whole face. Her eyes always laugh with her mouth. Hands are strong and industrious, with graceful fingers.
Apparel-
When traveling or battle: Long green tunic with silver embriodery. Dark brown leggings and brown leather knee-high boots. In winter or cold, dark green cloak with gold clasp. Belt with sword's sheath, water canteen, small bag. Quiver and bow.
At home or in ceremony:
White, deep green or blue, dark red or purple dresses, silver belt. Silver sandals and bracelet. Crown with jewel of jade in middle of forehead.
History:
Arinkalwa was born in Gondolin, the secret city. Aredhel had a secret affair with one of the city guards, before she left in search of freedom. She gave Arinkalwa to the guard before she set out and he promptly sent her to Nan-tathren, where her mother’s name stayed with her and she was royalty. Arinkalwa never knew her mother, the While Lady of the Noldor, and did not weep when her mother never came to the valley.
As a relative of Gil-galad, Nan-tathren’s ruler, Arinkalwa was named queen of the valley after his fall. Ever since has she ruled wisely and kindly. Though Arinkalwa didn’t know what it was like to have a mother she didn’t miss having one, but a small part of her strong heart remained dark. She suspected it was her disconnection with Aredhel that caused her subconscious pain. But Arinkalwa never knew her half-brother Maeglin, nor did she wish to.
