Anareline Silvershade
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Name: Anareline Silvershade
(a-NAH-reh-leen)
AKA: Ana
Gender: Female
Race: Night Elf
Class: Warrior
Role: Tank
Faction: None
Professions: herbalism, skinning
Player: Alli
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RP Hooks

  • War of the Ancients: Very old night elves might know her from the War of the Ancients.
  • Sentinel Training: She has trained many young night elf women in combat who later went on to become Sentinels. She is currently accompanying her daughter on Sentinel work from time to time.
  • Healing of the Plaguelands: She is working together with Caspis and the druids in the Plaguelands, and may know people from there.
  • Druid's shalan: She spends more time these days around the Cenarion Circle/Expedition, and may be known through there.

Appearance

As is common for the warriors of her people, Anareline is graceful, tall (6'8"), and lithe, with long, dark blue hair and inscrutable silver eyes. She has simple face tattoos arching down her face. One would have to ask her their meaning, and she would be unlikely to answer. Though she is over ten thousand years old, her appearance has changed little since she reached adulthood. Her voice is soft, and slightly lower-pitched than average.

Personality

Stubborn - Conscientious - Independent - Reticent

Anareline is incredibly old and has a tendency to be set in her ways. She carries a deep distrust of hierarchies, such as the military and nobility. She is accustomed to relying on herself, and she holds both herself and others to high standards. Though she is a fairly emotional person, she often holds that part of herself back when interacting with others, leading them to see her as somewhat cold and serious. In general, she is not very comfortable in social situations, and tends to prefer solitude to company.

Anareline is making an effort to be more open these days, and to question her own biases. She has had limited success, but her new flexibility has allowed her to attempt to build bridges where she failed before.

In theory, this character can be romanced.

+ Romancing Ana

History

Long, long ago, Anareline was a young soldier. She has only recently begun to talk, occasionally, about what happened to her during the War of the Ancients. When the demons began pouring into Kalimdor, Ana attempted to convince her older sister, who she deeply idolized, to defect with her. Her older sister would not listen and stayed loyal to the Queen. Ana defected alone and never saw her sister again. Around this time, she also helped evacuate children from the demon-infested city, and this is where she first met her shalan, Caspis. The two of them would not meet again for 10,000 years. After the war, she swore that she would never serve as a soldier in a formal military ever again.

She held to this for thousands of years, during which her life was largely quiet, sedentary, and domestic. She enjoyed studying the stars, and practiced combat for art and exercise rather than battle. She was fond of training young warriors, but she typically cut off ties with them when they ultimately went to join the Sentinals and/or fight in some war.

During this period, she fell in love with a druid named Cerelar Dawnshadow. She bore and raised a daughter and then son, Cellara and Celaven. Her relationship with Cerelar eventually fell apart, due partially to his secrecy about his work with the Circle, and partially to his indifference with regard to raising their children. Cerelar would go on to ingratiate himself with Fandral Staghelm, to find another mate, and to have another daughter, Florande.

As for Ana's children, she lost contact with her daughter after Cellara joined the Sentinels. They are only recently back in touch. Celaven, on the other hand, spent many years living by his mother's side. In recent years, he left to learn more about other lands and other peoples, primarily through working as a mercenary. He sent a constant stream of letters back to his self-isolated mother, sharing with her the wonder and joy of the world.

+ Vanilla and Burning Crusade
+ Wrath of the Lich King
+ Cataclysm
+ Mists of Pandaria

Relationships

 Caspis Silvershade
Her shalan, soulmate. He inspired love in a heart she thought had run cold, and light and change in a life she allowed to grow stagnant. They recently reunited after their separation during the War of the Ancients, and she intends to never lose him again, in this life or after.
Celaven Evensong
Her younger son. They stayed in touch throughout the years, primarily due to Celaven's effort. Lately, they see one another most during war time — most recently in Northrend and at Hyjal.
Larawen Rivenbark
Her elder daughter. Anareline allowed their bond to shatter over Larawen forging her own path. She now accepts that it will take time to form a new one, and is regularly helping with her patrols in Ashenvale to help it grow.
Florande Wildbloom
Almost family, though they are not related. Her shalan's student, and also half-sibling to her own children, through their father. During the Northrend campaign, they spent time together and forged a kind of daughter-friend bond.
Imrolane Palemoon
Chosen family. The shan'do of her shalan, and recently something like a mother to Ana. She knows a little now of Imrolane's past, and is part of her new pack.
Sarandis Wildbloom
Another former partner of her ex-lover Cerelar. The two have more in common than they might think.
Velrin Silverbloom
Celaven's girlfriend, a well-meaning but tempestuous young woman. Ana hopes she will not break his heart again. Also, Ana trained her mother in combat.
Auralind Mistwalker
Bond-sister to her shalan Caspis, Anareline may not know Auralind well, but she respects her. They have worked together in Hyjal against the forces of Ragnaros and the Druids of the Flame.

Writings

Title Summary
(2026-04-25) A Growing Degree of Trust Anareline leaves a report (for Ben and Atley) and a letter (for Caspis) at the Serpent's Spine wall drop. ~800 words
(2026-04-24) Master of Fear Anareline learns more about the training of kunchong, as she looks for common ground to understand this strange new culture. ~1300 words.
(2026-04-15) Letters at the Wall (Ana, S20E2) Anareline leaves two letters at the wall -- one a report for the local Cobalt officers (Ben and Dane), and the other a personal letter to Caspis.
(2026-04-10) Letter to White Squad Anareline sends a letter out to White Squad about their upcoming mission.
(2026-04-04) An Urgent Call for Aid Cobalt Company receives a second plea from the Shado-Pan.
(2026-02-27) An Informational Note Anareline writes to Atley to inform him about White Squad's whereabouts and why they missed the planned rendezvous.
(2025-07-27) After Theramore A few short scenes, showing the mental state of Anareline, Florande, Nesselos and Robin nearly a month after Theramore. ~1500 words.
(2025-03-14) Call to the Molten Front A collection of letters calling Cobalt Company members Anareline, Auralind, Mordecai and Ralaea to the new offensive in Hyjal, as well as a personal letter to Caspis.
(2025-03-14) Answer to the Molten Front Mordecai responds to Anareline, accepting her invitation to join her team.
(2024-11-18) There Will Always Be Love Anareline waits for Celaven after he finishes 7th Legion training one day. The two of them discuss a number of things that they probably should have before now. ~2500 words.
(2024-06-08) Herding Druids Broll Bearmantle sends word to Caspis Silvershade regarding troubling developments in the region of Mount Hyjal.
(2024-06-02) A Letter for Cas and Ana Imrolane writes Caspis and Anareline to explain her sudden departure…sort of.
(2024-05-19) Reborn Veilanda Starwander is punished for her use of the forbidden Pack Form. Nine thousand years later, Imrolane is summoned to Gilneas to help manage the worgen situation.
(2024-01-06) Lost in Nightmares Anareline is in Ashenvale to meet up with Larawen for patrol, but where //is// her daughter?
(2023-11-16) The Witch and the Owl A story about Velrin's parents, Tenniria Silverbloom and Arravas Duskwing. This is a very soft and squishy romance story for the most part and gets quite explicit especially toward the end. Read at your own risk. ~7.5K words
(2023-10-14) Arcane Influences Anareline and Florande discuss current events and next steps while collecting flowers for the Argent Crusade. ~2000 words.
(2023-08-09) Magic Paintbrush Anareline sends Larawen a gift from Northrend.
(2023-07-29) A Brief Mother's Response Anareline responds to Mordecai's letter.
(2023-07-26) A Request for a Mother Mordecai writes to Anareline on behalf of Commander Fyrdriel Oceansong, hoping to set up a meeting between the two.
(2023-06-21) Reasonable Caution Anareline and Celaven venture out to the destroyed Tree, where Celaven hopes to gain some insight into the creeping corruption. Anareline is cautious, or overcautious, depending on who you ask. ~1100 words.
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