Gender: Female
Race/Nationality: Fereldan Elf
Age: Was Harrowed and Joined at 17. Was 19 when the Archdemon was slain.
Class/Specializations: Mage - Spiritual Healer/Arcane Warrior
Companion Specific Specialization: Mage-Warden - +10% Damage to Darkspawn. When her health is low she gets +20% Magic Damage, +15% Healing Effects to Others and +10% Healing Effects Received.
Personality Traits: Quiet and withdrawn, but sweet. She makes a good leader because she is cautious and weighs her decisions, but she doesn't hesitate once they are made. She is as quick to heal as to attack. She prefers ice spells. She greatly enjoys music. She doesn't come to trust people easily, and she tends to be very reserved around humans.
Background (Personal Story): Born and raised in Denerim's Alienage, Diyanna's early life was one of her happiest times. Living in poverty didn't faze her, as the support of family and friends was enough to make life happy. Diyanna showed no signs of magic until she witnessed an assault that killed her aunt and left her mother scarred. Her magical outburst was too big and witnessed by too many to be ignored, and she was taken to the Circle immediately afterwards. Due to a curious trend in her magical development she was taken as Irving's own apprentice. When a legal opportunity to leave the Circle arose by joining the Grey Wardens she took it, though not without some reservations and fears. After the Archdemon fell and Alistair was crowned she remained as (his lover and)* right hand, working to promote both the future of Fereldan and the Grey Wardens. She's since presided over several Joinings, and spends much of her time mentoring new Wardens or running errands for the King.
*This is canon for how I played the game. Without the mod, she becomes his mistress. With the mod, they get married. Unless otherwise stated, for the RP she is just his closest adviser and friend.
Companion Armor and revelant upgrades: Spellminder, Ashen Gloves, Fadewalker, Sage's Fuzzy Head-Sweater
Weapons: Spellweaver or Staff of the Magister Lord
Default accessories: The Spellward, Air of Confidence, Key to the City, Belt of the Magister Lords
What's in the Pack?: A Dalish amulet carved out of Halla horn that belonged to her mother, a book of poetry, some dried flowers woven into a chain, a note to her written by First Enchanter Irving. Her Warden's Oath amulet. Several lyrium droughts and some health poultices.
Gifts: Painted Skyball, Book of Dalish poetry and songs, Satin Ribbon, Ivory Carved Runestone, An Old Ragdoll (Specific).
Likes: Solitude or small groups, singing by the fire, small fury animals that she can take care of, those who can see beyond the 'knife ears' and magic to the person she is inside.
Dislikes: Small spaces, feeling confined, loud humans, the silent 'Templar Stare'.
Crush/Sexuality: Canon for the character (as I play her in game) It's the worst kept secret in Denerim that she's King Alistair's lover.
For the sake of RP: She's straight, and I would prefer to pair her with a templar. (I love the mage/templar complex. Its 'dorable)
Personal Philosophy: Diyanna is a negotiator and a peacemaker as much as a warrior. If she can solve a situation diplomatically, she will. Her loyalty is unyielding, and she tries her hardest to use her magic for good. She rejects all forms of demonic temptation. She is not a devote Andrastan but she respects those who are. She has a deep curiosity of her Dalish roots. She yearns for a day when all the races of Thedas will treat one another as equals. She will do her duty as best she can.
Battle Phrases: "For Fereldan!" *She will call out the name of a companion who falls* "From the Fade I strike!" "I won't let you hurt my friends!"
Knockout Phrases: "Oww... so much blood.." ".. I .. I can't go on.." "Forgive me."
Exiting Battle Phrases: "Victory!" "Well, that was a mess." "Is everyone alright?"
"Select " Phrases (IE Your'e clicking on me): neutral - "Alright." warm - "Of Course." Caring - "My staff is yours." Adore - "Anything for you." Love - "Beloved."
"Deselect" Phrase: "But... oh alright." "*whine* Oh..."
Tent Acceptances: Must be adore or higher. First time: "I.. I thought you'd never ask." After the first time: "*giggles* "As you wish, love."
Tent Rejections: If lower than adore but romancing: "I'm sorry.. I can't yet.." If not romancing: "I'm sorry.. I just don't feel that way about you." If dislikes: "No."
Companion Quest (Do they have one? What does it deal with?): The Ties That Bind: Help Diyanna locate the Dalish Clan her mother was born into, and reconnect to the family and people she lost.
Appearance (Pictures Encouraged): Wide blue eyes, auburn-red hair. She often tries, with limited success, to hide her 'knife ears' behind her hair.
Art of her by Samani, a friend of mine.
Art by Summershades
Curiosities: Her mother was Dalish, the daughter of the Keeper, but was separated from her clan as a child. While her mother, Sariel, has no magical abilities, Diyanna's magic is very similar to that of a Keepers, which is why Irving himself oversaw most of her training. The tattoo on her forehead is a Dalish symbol of healing. The idea for the tattoo came to her shortly before her Harrowing, in a dream. She has a mabari named Blitz.
