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[daughterofclayr]

OOC Information NAME: Emily AGE: 30 TIMEZONE: EST AIM/EMAIL/PREFERRED CONTACT: email: only_playing_innocent@yahoo.com IC Information NAME: Lirael Goldenhand FANDOM: Abhorsen Trilogy by Garth Nix CANON POINT: (Please include episode number/book title/etcetera, if applicable.) Two years after the end of Abhorsen CANON-PUNCTURABLE: Yes LINK TO CANON HISTORY: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Kingdom_(book_series) ALIGNMENT: Neutral Good PERSONALITY: Lirael has always been shy. It is a holdover from her time living in the Clayr's Glacier, where she was the only one born of the Clayr to not have the Sight. There was a time when her dispair at not being "normal" consumed her every waking thought, to the point where she attempted to commit suicide on her fourteenth birthday. However, she learned in time not to compare herself to others, but instead to take pride in what she can do. She never developed the skills to make friends easily, and is more comfortable submerging herself into Death than talking with others. Though it has been years since she lived with the Clayr, she still stands a bit aloof, unless she is with her family - her sister Sabriel, who is the current Abhorsen, and brother-in-law King Touchstone, and their children. She has a special relationship with her nephew Sameth, as he once was forced into a role that did not suite him - that of Abhorsen-in-Waiting. As the Book of the Dead states, "Does the walker choose the path, or the path the walker?" She can understand how it feels to be entirely unsuited for the role others expect for you, and always tries to encourage those who are seeking their own paths. For the longest time, her only friend was Dog, who was a Sending created from a small wire statue and the magic of the Charter. Dog was...different. The embodiment of both Charter and Free Magic, he was her best friend and constant companion for many years in the Clayr Glacier. Together, they defeated Dead and Free Magic creatures, and even stood as part of the Seven in the fight against Kerrigor and the Destroyer, in the time they call the Battle. It was in that final fight that Dog saved Lirael's life, by sacrificing her own. Lirael lost her hand in the battle, but was later given another, made by Sam of 'shining gold and clever magic', that works as a part of her body. This is what gave her the name "Goldenhand". When she can, she meets up with her friend, and some-time lover Nick. Nick had been born in Ancelstierre, but spends most of his time in Old Kingdom. During the days leading up to the Battle, he had been controlled by the Destroyer, and had almost died. As a result of his experiences, he found himself much changed, the least which that he is now imbued with both Charter and Free Magic. He works with King Touchstone in creating and strengthening the Charter Stones. Their respective duties often keep them apart, and though while he has asked her to marry numerous times, something holds her back from saying yes. She has a deep love of learning and exploring, awakened in her from her time as in the Clayr Library. She takes joy in reading, holding onto her books for long moments before opening them, savoring the anticipation of the journey between the covers. Her travels in her position as Abhorsen-in-Waiting are no less exciting. She has reverence for the innocent Dead that she helps beyond the Ninth Gate, and can even find compassion for the Greater Dead that she must defeat. As a Remembrancer, she cannot look at even the most twisted spirit and not see the person that they must once have been. She understands their fear, even if she cannot condone their actions. ASSETS: As Abhorsen-in-Waiting, Lirael has the ability to enter Death, and to use the Beslls that are her source of power over the Dead. But her main power is that of seeing back in time, through the use of her Remembrancer powers. She is also an accomplished Charter Mage, perhaps as strong in her own way as her brother-in-law King Touchstone, though their techniques are much different. LIABILITIES: Lirael is a loner. She is terribly shy at times, and has difficulty interacting with other people. It is easier for her now that she is out of the Clayr Glacier, but she still tends to be aloof until she gets to know people, which can take time. INVENTORY: Abhorsen Bellss, Armor, Various Weapons, Tunic, Silver Hand, Satchel containing: Mirror, The Book of the Dead, The Book of Remembering and Forgetting, wind up mouse. WRITING SAMPLE: Lirael opened her eyes. This was not what she expected of Ancelstierre. Last thing she remembered, she was leaving the snows of the Old Kingdom, and stepping over the Wall to a fine spring day. Lirael grasped at her satchel, and relaxed as she felt the familiar outlines of her mirror and the combined heavy weight of The Book of the Dead and the Book of Remembering and Forgetting. She sat up slowly, looking around. Had she hit her head? But this small room looked nothing like what she remembered from the few times she had crossed the Wall. How she wished Dog was here. Dog would have thought it quite an adventure. Though it had been years since she last saw her companion, the ache was still there. But Dog would be the first to tell her that she needed to move on, to DO rather than to WAIT. Lirael nodded to herself and tightened the bandolier holding the Bells across her chest. Then, she headed towards the door. JOURNAL: http://daughterofclayr.dreamwidth.org/ PLAYED-BY: Laura Marling HOW DID YOU FIND THIS COMMUNITY?: Referred by Amanda.