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

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

Ana has already found her shalan, the mystical other half of her kaldorei soul, and because they also have a sexual relationship, she is in no deep need of further companionship or intimacy. Ana also has a long history of self-isolation, and can count the number of lovers she's had in her past millenia on one hand. Still, it is within the realm of possibility that attraction might strike and she might sleep with someone else, as long as her shalan knew and was fine with it. She is, however, unavailable for monogamous romance, except with Caspis.

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

It was through Celaven that she reconnected with Caspis, now a druid of the Cenarion Circle. The two of them very quickly fell deeply in love, and began traveling all over Azeroth (and briefly Outland) together. It was through Caspis that Anareline was drawn into the search for they Scythe of Elune, which originated the worgen curse. Their team did not ultimately find the Scythe, but they learned much of the modern-day curse through the pursuit.

During this time, Anareline also started tentatively reaching out to her daughter, only to find her deep in grief over the death of her own shalan at Hyjal. Anareline slowly learns an important lesson about letting children be their own people, as well as the need to make herself a safe person for her daughter to love. It is a long road, but Anareline sought (and still seeks) to prove her intent through patience and persistence.

+ Wrath of the Lich King

Caspis joined Cobalt Company prior to the Northrend campaign, and was selected to be on one of its forward squads. Anareline traveled as a freelance fighter with Caspis, his shan'do Imrolane, Celaven, and Celaven's half-sister Florande, to the Borean Tundra. Along the way, they meshed into a kind of family, and Anareline also became acquainted with many new non-kaldorei (Cobalt) friends throughout their hard days together. Once portals were established, she visited her daughter in Ashenvale regularly.

During the War Against the Nightmare, Anareline safeguarded her daughter Cellara, who was trapped in a nightmare. She answered Malfurion's call and joined Caspis in the Emerald Dream/Nightmare, where she fought until the trapped dreamers began to slay the living. She returned to the world of the waking to care for Cellara.

Not much later, Anareline concluded that she was not protecting herself by not joining Cobalt Company, as her heart lived in those who already had, such as Caspis, Cellara, Celaven, and Florande. After joining Cobalt, she fought both in Naxxramas and against Malygos, the mad aspect of the blue dragonflight.

+ Cataclysm

After the death of the Lich King, Caspis and Anareline moved to the Western Plaguelands, where they worked to heal the land. This took time and patience, and was ultimately successful. Throughout this period, Celaven and Velrin once again became a couple, and Anareline came to consider Velrin as a part of their family as well.

Then, Caspis was called on again to fight in Mount Hyjal, and Anareline followed him back to Kalimdor. She now spends much of her time either with Caspis or fighting orcs in Ashenvale with Cellara, but (thanks to the magic of portals) she has also begun training human warriors at request.

+ Mists of Pandaria

Anareline was at the Fallon's gala when she heard the news about Theramore. She, Caspis and their family quickly moved to Feathermoon Stronghold before the blockade closed, to defend the kaldorei lands from the Horde.

Relationships

Family and Close to It

Caspis Silvershade

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

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

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

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

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

Sarandis Wildbloom Another former partner of her ex-lover Cerelar. The two have more in common than they might think.

Velrin Silverbloom

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

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.

Friends and Acquaintances

Alysson

Alysson A baffling young man she met in Zul'drak, and then fought together with at the Oculus. He might need someone to look after him long-term.

Azizia

Azizia A somewhat abrasive and materialistic shaman, but she seems competent enough otherwise. Anareline investigated the Scythe of Elune with her, and she was in Caspis's squad. They spent some time together in Northrend.

Benazan?

Benazan? Caspis's squad leader for a while. They spoke in Zul'drak and found common ground.

Colson Aspenwood

Colson Aspenwood A human paladin she regards highly, and who was also a squadmate of her shalan.

Fyrdriel

Fyrdriel Ana has advised her regarding her relationship with Velrin. She was a little stern about it.

Mordecai Aspenwood

Mordecai Aspenwood Shy priest and partner of Colson, Ana thinks well of him. She appreciates his attempts to explain baffling human cultural practices. They have also fought together now in Naxxramas and against Malygos.

Ralaea Westwind

Ralaea Westwind They fought together in the Construct Quarter of Naxxramas and against Sapphiron. Now a student in combat. She needs a lot of work, but then humans do generally learn quickly.

Sidhanei Ambersong

Sidhanei Ambersong Ana remembers Sidhanei from before the War of the Ancients, and is troubled by her contact with Cellara. They have not seen each other in many thousands of years, and that particular memory likely only survives in Ana's mind.

Comrades-in-arms

Almeiria Fey

Almeiria Fey A shadow priest she fought Sapphiron with, and who was in the final battle against the Nightmare.

Auralind Mistwalker

Auralind Mistwalker She primarily knows her through Caspis, but respects her stern demeanor. They fought Malygos together.

Cressidha Aspenwood

Cressidha Aspenwood She was a squadmate of her shalan, sister to Colson. Anareline has fought at her side at the Oculus, in Naxxramas and against Malygos. A highly talented mage, but then none of us are perfect.

Dane Atley

Dane Atley A reliable companion in combat. They originally bonded over slaying a demon lord together in the Blasted Lands, and fought together on many missions in Northrend. Also, Caspis's squad leader for a time, and Caspis calls him shan'var.

Elohad Ference

Elohad Ference One of the leaders of Cobalt that she does trust, despite his charisma. In the end, he was one of the interviewers when she decided to join.

Elrissadel Shadowbloom

Elrissadel Shadowbloom Her shalan's thero'shan, Ana would know her by sight but does not know her well.

Etone Greennote

Etone Greennote They fought together in the Construct Quarter of Naxxramas and against Sapphiron.

Gwenivene Whittle

Gwenivene Whittle They fought together in the Construct Quarter of Naxxramas and against Sapphiron. She saw her die in the fight against Malygos

Iphindra

Iphindra She was there for the fall of Silverwind Refuge, fightinga against the orcs.

Jenzelle

Jenzelle A shy, but friendly, human priest she investigated demonic influences with in the Blasted Lands. It seems many human priests are shy.

Captain Sparkwire

Captain Sparkwire Ana is skeptical of her leadership and does not understand her. However, she was present at Ana's Cobalt interview

Kit	Kit Investigated demonic influences in the Blasted Lands together. She seemed competent and friendly, level-headed.

Linwel

Linwel A moonkin druid Ana fought demons with in the Blasted Lands. Ana is not bothered by their eccentricity and assumes they are an ally of Caspis.

Nunuzac

Nunuzac Ana has respect for her as another extremely long-lived person, and who has proven useful as an elemental diplomat. They investigated a demon lord together in the Blasted Lands.

Paluuva

Paluuva A Cobalt lieutenant who helped oversee her interview.

Roper

Roper Ana knows he and his shrouded companion have interacted with her son. As long as Celaven remains unharmed, she will reluctantly keep her distance. They did fight together against Malygos and in the War Against the Nightmare.

Vond Satterly

Vond Satterly They fought together in the Construct Quarter of Naxxramas and against Sapphiron.

Torvald

Torvald They investigated demon influences in the Blasted Lands together. Ana has no idea what to make of him.

Writings

Writings feat. Anareline Silvershade

Title	Summary
(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.
(2023-03-25) A Missing Mondragon	Celaven notices there's someone missing in Valiance Keep. (It's Alysson.)
(2023-02-20) Letter to Cellara from Northrend	Anareline sends a letter to her daughter, Larawen.
(2022-08-20) A Matter of Trust	Prompt response for "AGREE TO DISAGREE" featuring Anarelina and Jocoza discussing trust and wariness.
(2021-10-04) A Reply Regarding Wolf-Men	Auralind replies to Anareline's letter.
(2021-10-03) Regarding Wolf-Men	A letter about worgen, from Anareline to Auralind.
(2021-08-30) Anareline Evensong, In a Nutshell	Anareline's personality in a nutshell.

RP Logs feat. Anareline Silvershade

Title	Summary
(2026-01-20) Helping Westwind Rest	Arric, Anareline, Atley, and Shun help with provisioning the in-construction village of Westwind Rest, and they meet an unexpected reporter (Janice) along the way. ~2700 words.
(2026-01-18) The Road to Kun-Lai (S19 E1 - Both Squads Log)	Cobalt Company's forward squads follow Lorewalker Cho's invitation up the Veiled Stair and into the steppes of Kun-Lai. Which are mostly on fire at the moment.
(2026-01-05) A Most Interesting Journey Before Us	Anareline and Caspis prepare for a journey to a new land with new dangers. ~2900 words
(2025-06-30) Shadows Cannot Hide the Guilty	Anareline follows Yveris out to the gardens, where she gently begins to try to understand her enigmatic ally. ~800 words
(2025-06-30) Military Stars (Fallon Gala Side Scenes)	Avrenne's circuit of the room leads her to following up on two conversations, one with Ralaea's instructor Anareline Silvershade on the ways of the kaldorei military before the Sentinels, and the other with Captain Jocoza Sparkwire of Cobalt Company on perhaps securing a rare star device. 4k~ words.
(2025-06-30) Greetings to Speech - Fallon Gala Year 29	The initial meets and greets and general mingling before the speech of the Fallon Charity Gala Year 29. 17k~ words.
(2025-06-08) The Fall of Deathwing	The final battle against Deathwing begins, and Cobalt is there to fight alongside the Aspects and others. The log includes Almeiria, Ralaea, Anareline, Jocoza, Sil, Atley, Auralind, Ben, Shine, Brannagen, Caspis, Tyrrell, Cressidha, Estel, Kyris, Pericleia, Gwenivene, Shun, and Velrin. ~9600 words.
(2025-06-08) But... But I Am Ultraxion!	While the defenders guard the Aspects in their ritual at the top of Wyrmrest Temple, Deathwing decides it is time to send his so-called ultimate dragon to end them all and bring about the Hour of Twilight. Among those present are Almeiria, Ralaea, Anareline, Celaven, Jocoza, Auralind, Gwenivene, Ben, Shine, Brannagen, Caspis, Shun, and Velrin ~4300 words
(2025-05-26) Never Again	The day after the siege of Wyrmrest Temple is broken, Anareline and Caspis find a quiet moment to discuss recent revelations, as well as to look ahead to the future. One thing is certain, they will never be alone again. ~3300 words
(2025-05-25) Breaking the Siege	Cobalt Company forces join their allies to liberate the besieged Wyrmrest Temple (and their comrades caught within).
(2025-05-16) Back to the Well of Eternity	Anareline, Auralind, Caspis, Velrin and Yveris are sent back in time to the War of the Ancients, to recover the artifact known as the Dragon Soul. They meet many familiar faces along the way. ~6900 words.
(2025-05-11) Fandral's Firelands Finale	Cobalt Company gets their final showdown with Fandral Staghelm. For some of them, it's been a long time coming. Like, millennia.
(2025-05-04) Justice and Compassion (S16 E8 - White Squad Log)	Anareline, Auralind, Mordecai and Ralaea finally confront Leyara and find some closure regarding the circumstances of the creation of the Druids of the Flame. After an interrupted ceremony for Nordrassil, Alysson, Cressidha and Silvestre choose to aid an unexpected pair of new friends through the elemental planes. ~9000 words
(2025-05-04) A Life Free	Anareline and Caspis meet up after Sunday's White Squad to discuss the recent developments. ~1600 words.
(2025-04-28) The Molten Front: Week 7	The seventh week of the war against the denizens of the Firelands. Logs include Anareline, Celaven, Atley, Caspis, Saion, Tyrrell, Gwenivene, Sintha, and Velrin. ~5700 words.
(2025-04-21) The Molten Front: Week 6	The sixth week of the war against the denizens of the Firelands. Logs include Anareline, Celaven, Atley, Caspis, Gwenivene, and Velrin. ~3800 words.
(2025-04-19) Connection	After Saturday's shift at the Molten Front, Anareline and Caspis take a moment to speak to one another about their feelings. ~1600 words.
(2025-04-14) The Molten Front: Week 5	The fifth week of the war against the denizens of the Firelands. Logs include Aiseia, Anareline, Celaven, Atley, Caspis, Tyrrell, Gwenivene, Mordecai, and Sintha. ~9900 words.
(2025-04-07) The Molten Front: Week 4	The fourth week of the war against the denizens of the Firelands, during which the Druids of the Talon officially join the fray. Logs include Anareline, Celaven, Jocoza, Auralind, Caspis, Tyrrell, Cressidha, Linwel, Mordecai, Ralaea, Sintha, and Velrin. ~7600 words
(2025-03-31) The Molten Front: Week 3	The third week of the war against the denizens of the Firelands, during which the Shadow Wardens officially join the fray. Logs include Anareline, Jocoza, Atley, Auralind, Caspis, Tyrrell, Cressidha, Mordecai, Ralaea, and Velrin. ~7100 words.

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Journal of Anareline Silvershade

Title	Summary
(2025-03-27) Anareline's Unsent Letters, Letter 7	Anareline writes a letter to her shalan, Caspis, which she will not directly give him. One hopes he will read it anyway.
(2021-11-04) Anareline's Unsent Letters, Letter 6	A letter to Anareline's long-lost sister, regarding current events.
(2021-10-04) Anareline's Unsent Letters, Letter 5	An unsent letter to the father of her children.
(2021-07-06) Anareline's Unsent Letters, Letter 4	An unsent letter to her daughter, Cellara, after they spoke in Ashenvale.
(2021-06-14) Anareline's Unsent Letters, Letter 3	An unsent letter to her daughter, Cellara.
(2021-04-29) Anareline's Unsent Letters, Letter 2	Two brief unsent letters to her son, Celaven.
(2021-03-09) Anareline's Unsent Letters , Letter 1	A first letter, to her son Celaven

Mentions of Anareline Silvershade

Title	Summary
(2026-01-22) The Crystal of Zin-Malor Strikes Again	The Cobalt Aegis (Hespyth, Kaladris, Qelida, Sarandis and Syreithe) head to Winterspring, where they consult with the blue dragon Nymn about the troubling return of the Crystal of Zin-Malor to the region.
(2025-09-19) Language of Love	Celaven comes home to Felwood to find Velrin, Caspis and Nylarria have a gift for him.
(2025-08-27) And then it Rained	Ralaea meets Sir Atley on a bridge in Paw'don. The two of them discuss the Squads' current situation, and talk about themselves. And then a certain fiancé comes up…
(2025-07-25) Unwelcome Memories	The discovery of the Claw of Tichondrius brings up difficult memories for Velrin. A few days after the mission, Celaven and Nylarria comfort her. ~1600 words
(2025-07-17) Mutual Benefit	Celaven visits Almeiria at Count Amerith's manor, where they discuss past and present personal events related to family and the Void. ~5400 words.
(2025-05-05) Also, The Hugs	Velrin meets with Mordecai to talk about her struggles with depression as well as catching up on some recent events.
(2025-04-30) Passed On	Celaven goes to find Velrin after hearing the news about his father. The couple do what they can to comfort one another.
(2025-04-03) Large and Small, Old and Young	Jo comes to the Molten Front to discuss the recent conflict with Caspis and how to move forward. ~2300 words.
(2025-03-22) The Emptiness and the Rage (There is a Bear)	Dane, Mordecai, and Caspis help out at the Molten Front. Mordecai gives the Gift of Water. Caspis is not a healer now. Dane tries to reconcile with his brother-in-arms. (~3k words, see content warnings.)
(2025-03-22) Counseling for Bears	Dane and Mordecai come to Jo to report the conflict between Dane and Cas at the Molten Front, among a few other things (such as an encounter with Gausanders). There is a lot of compassion all around.
(2025-03-17) Times of War: The Molten Front	Mordecai Aspenwood, Day Two of the Molten Front. ~550 words.
(2025-03-15) Season's Eve Chat	Dane finds Jo in Ironforge HQ for a pre-season chat. ~1200 words.
(2025-03-15) Going In Blind	After a surprising move to shift her allegiances from her Horde aligned homeland to the Alliance, Azsera Sunstrike visits with her family to catch up and make plans for the future on how they can best turn this new development to their mutual advantages. 5600~ words. Personal plot RP.
(2025-02-27) A Lesson in Healing	Caspis and Florande are meeting for their usual lessons, when a distressing unwelcome guest arrives.
(2025-02-21) Storm Clouds	Celaven happens across his half-sister Florande in Stormwind just before his deployment. They speak of family and work, as well as future plans and worries. ~2000 words.
(2025-01-10) Conversation Unsuitable for Tea	On the evening of the day of her arrival, Aszera goes by Ralaea's room to confirm whether they're friends. The conversation takes some unexpected turns.
(2024-12-25) Winter's Veil in Felwood	Velrin, Celaven, and Nylarria celebrate the Winter's Veil at their house. They discuss some recent events including the play in Stormwind and exchange gifts.
(2024-12-10) Fishing with Sis	Velrin and Florande meet in Darnassus and spend a little time catching up.
(2024-11-15) Of Mothers and Dragons	A chance meeting between Alysson, Florande and Hespyth reveals that they have more connections than they might have guessed. The conversation spans complicated families and dragonflights. ~3600 words.
(2024-09-25) Three May Keep A Purpose If Two Are Dead	Celaven takes Syarra up on her offer of hospitality, willingly parting with useful information to the two death knights in residence at Redridge. Roper and Syarra decide what they'll do with that information and how they can twist it to their benefit. 10k~ words.

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