Whitney Writes…

Where was she born? In the high peaks of the Druadac Mountains, in the Reach of Skyrim.

Where does she currently live? Southwest of Markarth, Skyrim, in the Druadac Mountains.

Does she hold a special place in society? No.

Does she suffer from any illnesses? No.

Does she have any side effects of past illness?  No.

Does she have any scars or old injuries that plague her?  No.

Who are her close friends? Her two older sisters, and her cousin, Visenya.

What does she do for a living? She is a skilled hunter amongst her tribe.

What kind of education did she receive, and from whom? Asha has learned much from her mother, sisters, and cousins.

Family

Who are her family? Her family is referred to as the Druadac Clan, being they live in the Druadac Mountains.

What is the social standing of her family? Her family is the largest clan of Reachmen/Forsworn in Skyrim, and they have the most powerful Briar-Heart known to history. Her uncle’s name strikes fear in the Jarl of Markarth, as well as all across The Reach.

Does she have any famous ancestors? Madanach, King of the Forsworn, is her paternal grandfather.

Does she have any famous close family members? Her uncle, Treebeard, is the most powerful Briar-Heart in Forsworn/Reachmen history.

Grandparents: Madanach, Chief of Clan Druadac, is her paternal grandfather – though she has never met him, as he imprisoned within Markarth; Vynara, the Hagraven of Clan Druadac, is her paternal grandmother; Braig, is her maternal grandfather; and Kalaya is her maternal grandmother.

Parents: Corin is her father, Nyra is her mother.

What is her relationship like with her parents? Her father dies when she is scarcely a year old, and she does not remember him. She is very close with her mother.

What kind of parents does she have? Are/were there any specific traditions or rules that are held dear in her heart? Asha’s mother is incredibly kind, gentle, and loving. At times, she can become a bit overprotective of her four children, out of fear of suddenly losing them, as she did her husband. Asha’s father was boisterous, loving fiercely, and protecting his daughters with a vigorous ferocity. His two older daughters recall him as always being their champion, and Asha is constantly jealous of not being able to remember him.

Siblings: Two elder sisters, Isla and Yara, and a younger brother, Ason. Her sisters are six and four years older, respectively, and her brother is two years younger. Vinsin, Aragon, and Padme, are their spouses, respectively.

What is her relationship like with her siblings? Asha is very close with her sisters, though closest with Isla. Yara can be extremely judgmental and polarizing. She has always had a playful relationship with her younger brother.

Nieces/Nephews: Meav and Mairead, by Isla and Vinsin; Tauriel, Lorien, and Thranduil, by Yara and Aragon; and Sarafina and Sarabi, by Ason and Padme.

Favorite niece/nephew? Her favorite nieces are Meav and Mairead, being her favorite sister’s daughters.

Aunts/Uncles: Treebeard and Ysa, Dyra, Duach and Mila.

Favorite aunt or uncle? Mila, her mother’s sister.

Cousins: Orin, Ronan, Cadin, Madan, and Visenya; and Kale and Kaie.

Favorite cousin? Visenya; they are close in age, and largely raised more as twins, so that helps.

Did the Oblivion Crisis have any impact on her family? No.

Did the Great War have any impact on her family? Yes; both her grandfathers, as well as an uncle, cousin, and countless male members of the tribe are imprisoned within the Mines of Markarth, or killed. It has left Asha’s family incredibly wary of outsiders, especially Nords.

How do current events, such as the murder of the reigning High King, the return of dragons, and so on, affect her and her family? It causes Nordic soldiers to descend upon the Reach, searching the mountains far and wide for the fugitive, Ulfric Stormcloak.

Personality

Five words to describe her: Happy, Loving, Submissive, Loyal, Trusting

What does she hate most: Fighting family members. The Nords already ripped them apart enough, she believes they do not need to help.

What does she fear most: That her family will be split up, that the Nords will return and kill them.

What does she love most: Above anything else, Asha loves the company of her massive family.

What is the one thing she wants most of all? And what is she willing to do, or sacrifice, to obtain it? To be useful.

What is something that will instantly irritate her or send her into a rage? Asha does not rage often. Instead, she harbors a quiet irritation that tends to fester. One thing that sets off that irritation is when her sisters go on a memory trip about their father. While their brother, Ason, loves to hear of him and hear the tales – as their father was already dead by the time he was born – Asha becomes sick with jealousy at having been too young to even remember their father.

What is something that can quickly cure that rage? Only the soothing words of her mother, and only when Asha is ready.

Any notable quirks, ticks, or habits? She loves to twirl her hunting dagger around her fingers. Even when inappropriate, like while holding a baby.

What is the most difficult thing she has ever had to do ? Stay hidden while her cousin, Visenya, is captured by Nordic soldiers to keep their family safe.

What is the best moment of her life thus far? When she was recognized as an asset to their tribe’s hunting party. While Asha can be a bit spoiled, she has always strived to earn her place within the tribe and to be useful.

What is the worst moment of her life thus far? When her cousin and best friend, Visenya, is captured by Nordic soldiers.

Is she an honest woman? Yes.

Is she an honorable woman? Yes.

Is she a brave woman? Somewhat. She tries to be, at least.

Religion

What pantheon does she worship? She does not worship any of the traditional pantheons, being she is a daughter of the Forsworn. Her family prays to the benevolent Mother Nirn. They praise the sky when it gives them rain. The dirt for growing healthy crops. They view Spriggans as a type of earth-bound deity on Nirn.

Who are her patron deities? Mother Nirn.

What role, if any, have they played in her life or upbringing? She believes that if you treat it well, Nirn will always provide for her children and look after them.

What are her views on other Aedra or Daedra? Asha spends her entire life ignorant to them.

Do they view any places as sacred? Any secluded nature setting that has a certain, calming serenity feel to it.

How do they view other pantheons’ deities and sacred places? She does not know of them as she has never been exposed to a culture outside of her own.

Social

How does she feel about the government? Asha is never directly exposed to it, so she does not understand it and has very little knowledge of it. All she knows is those in charge of the outside world are to blame for most of the men from her tribe being imprisoned or killed. So she fears them.

How does she feel about people in charge? Such as the Emperor, the High Queen, Jarls, the Thalmor? They are a vague, obscure construct to Asha. And she has learned from her mother that they are to be feared and hated.

Does she respect rules and laws and the order of things? She respects the laws of nature, and the laws and orders within her tribe and its hierarchy.

How does she feel about those of another race? She has only ever met Khajiit, and she thinks they are beautiful. All others she fears as outsiders.

Is she independent or more group oriented? Asha is very group oriented and minded.

Does she take orders well? Why or why not. She does. Asha will do anything to help out a member of her tribe.

Can she put aside her own ideals and desired for the better interest of others? Being she grows up within the confines of her familial tribe, Asha always has the mentality of ‘what is good for the tribe, is good for me’, so it is a concept she never truly knows.

How does she feel about others in general? Does she view them as out to get her, or honestly trying to help, or does she feel they are out to get her? She fears anyone that is not her tribe, or a Khajiit.

Is she a helpful person, or is she selfish, only caring about herself and her own gain? Asha always strives to be helpful. She can be a bit selfish in some aspects, but in the end, Asha has a great desire to earn her place within her tribe. To contribute to her family.

Do they view animals as better companions than people?  Or are they merely servants/food/things? Animals are greatly honored within her tribe.

If she is a hunter, does she honor the animal she slays? Always. As well as thanks it for its sacrifice.

What does she think of each of the other race?  Could she ever cooperate with them? She blindly fears and hates Nords, just like the rest of her family. Khajiits are viewed as great friends.

What person or group does she pledge her allegiance to? Her tribe, clan, and family.

Talents/Education

Did she receive any special schooling anywhere? Nothing out of the ordinary for her people. She learned various things from the women in her life.

Did or does she have any mentors or favorite teachers? She loves learning the healing arts from her aunt, Dyra.

Does she have any magical talents? If yes: when did she first show signs, how did she discover it, and what did others think of it? Asha has a small ability for magic. She can perform basic illusion and alteration spells.

What school of magic, if any, does she hold the strongest inclination towards? Illusion and Alteration.

Does she hold a desire for knowledge? Not in the traditional sense. She desires to learn things that her family and tribe may deem as useful.

How does she feel about books? Does she have a favorite? Growing up in the secluded mountains, Asha and her clan did not have access to many books. Her clan possessed very few: her grandmother’s grimoire, her uncle had a few from his own father’s collection, and a handful of others that they would trade with the Khajiits for. Books are always treated with reverence within Asha’s clan. Asha always loved a good romantic storybook, which were relatively hard to come by.

What subject, skill, or topic does her expertise lie in? She becomes a skilled tracker and hunter for her tribe.

Is she a good rider? Who taught her? She has never ridden before as their tribe does not have horses.

Violence/Fighting/Combat

Is combat an art, a necessity, or a skill? It is all of the above to Asha.

Can it be taught or is one simply born with it? It can be taught, but you may never master it, depending on your ability level.

What are her views on killing: is it every acceptable or always avoidable? Sometimes it is inevitable, for safety. It is a necessity for sustenance.

Has she ever had to kill before? If so, did she know who it was? How/why did it happen? She has never had to kill another human. But she slays beasts regularly to feed her tribe. But Asha always honors the animals, thanking them for their sacrifice and making certain nothing is wasted.

Is she easily angered? If so, is she easily calmed? She is not easy to anger. She does not know if she ever has been angry.

Is she vindictive? No.

Can she control her passions or is she self-indulgent? Asha would be considered a bit on the self-indulgent side.

What weapons is she familiar with? Who taught her how to use them? She is skilled with a bow.

Does she honor those she has killed, if she has killed? Yes, she is always certain to thank the beast for their sacrifice and makes certain nothing is wasted.

Will she use force to take what she wants? No.

If she wants something someone else has, what will she do to get it and how will she do it? She convinces herself she no longer wants it.

Is torture acceptable? No.

Is mind-control and possession acceptable? No.

Is pillaging acceptable? Only if you have a greater need than the current owner.

Is stealing acceptable? Again, only if you have a greater need than the current owner.

Is poisoning acceptable? Unless applied to a blade, no.

If an opponent were to yield, would she accept it? If yes, even one from a dishonorable opponent? This has no meaning to her.

Would she kill an innocent? If not, would she do so if a higher power were to command her to do so? Never.

What environment is she most comfortable fighting in? Nature.

Has she had any training or experience in fighting Daedra, the undead, werewolves, vampires, or anything else of that nature? No.

Does she have a most hated foe? Soldiers. Imperial or Nordic makes no difference.

Story Based

What other Point-Of-View Characters does she interact with, both directly and indirectly? Directly: Visenya Briar-Heart

Are they related to any other Point-Of-View Characters? Her cousin is Visenya Briar-Heart

What chapters are from their point-of-view? Chapter Four

What other chapters do they appear in? Chapter One: Visenya