Elvish geneology

I used the name Tinvethe in the previous blog. Although Silfliette and Veranelle may have had the conversation about their dresses, they certainly would never have insulted Tinvethe, who was Silfliette's father and Veranelle's maternal grandfather. I just picked the names at random, but then I realized I should fill in Iounelle's family tree for you.


Iounelle Treelaughter Wendralorn was born to father, Galehthaire Fearlessduty Wendralorn and mother, Veranelle Beautifulcourage Owendale. The life names of all three are chronicled in the short story Râgherei'au. Galehthaire and Veranelle also had a boy, Iounelle's older brother, Albehthaire Shiningsword Wendralorn, so named for his ability to activate the magic sword, Bravilc.


Vernalle's parents were father, Weyethe Goldensong Owendale and mother, Galarenne Sparklefingers Thurivere. Obviously Weyethe was a singer of note with the lifename Goldensong. Elvish lifenames are a serious business where the descriptive middle name is nominated for some deed or behavior, and verified by other elvish witnesses. Galarenne's lifename may have been from her enormous jewelry collection, or more likely, from the jewelry she manufactured herself.


Galarenne had a sister, Silfliette Longnose Thurivere, and a brother, Weylunne Blessedhands Thurivere. Weylunne was the last Prince of the elvish city, Lanis Rhyl Landemiriam. He died before a new Prince was elected and before the garond attack that decimated the elvish population. Albehthaire was a strong contender for the office.


Silfliette's lifename came from her constant meddling, even as a child, in other's affairs, as chronicled in the short story Jaefa Smiota.


Weylunne's lifename comes from his extraordinary gift as a metalsmith. He created the Arrows of Yenolah, as told in the narrative poem, Sehen.


Weylunne, Silfliette, and Galarenne's father and mother were: father, Tinvethe Bravesoul Thurivere (there he is!) who got his lifename for fighting in the elf/human wars as one of the youngest elvish warriors under the legendary elf Prince/General Berand Torler; and mother, Ordell Clevermason Tangenolde, obviously an elf female who was a superior architect!


On Iounelle's father's side, Galehthaire's father was Donethaire Fareyes Wendralorn, a noted traveler and explorer, and mother, Klodette Restlesshammer Tangenolde, a skilled builder and sister to Ordell Clevermason Tangenolde. (A couple of female sister elves who were obviously wonderful in the construction trade!)


Donethaire's mother was Falrenne Fairflower Owendale, a stunning beauty, who was also sister to Weythe Goldensong Owendale. 


And, Donethaire's father was the the famous Morinnthe Stoneface Wendralorn, Prince of the City for almost a thousand years, renown for his serious manner and unwavering determination which averted a second elf/human war during the Difficulties with Alfhich, wherein several humans held elves hostage for vast ransoms. Morinnthe called upon his close relationship with the madronite humans to secure the release of the five elves. Among the hostages was Klodette Restlesshammer Tangenolde, Morinnthe's daughter in law. Since the human warriors of the Madrun Hills were the ones to rescue the elves, a direct race conflict was averted (that clever old Stoneface!)


Morinnthe is also Iounelle's paternal great grandfather.


It was later discovered that the Difficulties with Alfhich was an early, less skillful attempt by Deifol Hroth to set nations against each other. The athelings of the Northern Kingdom of Man were poised to attack the elvish race if they moved against the humans of Alfhich, and begin a race war.


The Madronite Cheiftain, Alrcar, the great, great, great grandfather of Caerlund, rode to Alfhich with the entire madronite army of one hundred thousand hardened warriors. The only negotiations Alrcar offered the Elders of Alfich was exactly half a day to decide where they wanted to be buried. The elves were immediately released. 


cheers,


Kurt