Hello everyone, and welcome to the beginning of my newest story Fen'Harel's Secret!
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Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Dragon Age Plot or Characters, ALL RIGHTS GO TO THE ORIGINAL MAKERS... All I own is just my own twist on things and of course my own characters.
Edit on Character:
* Keeper Deshanna Istimaethoriel Lavellan - Ok so this was stumped me for a bit for me... Unless I have not been looking everywhere or on some unknown site, I see no where were it states that the Keeper of the Lavellan Clan is male or female the closest I got was a site that said Deshanna (first name) is a feminie name so I'm stating in this fanfic story of mine that the Keeper of the Lavellan Clan is a female.
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My Characters;
Main Character:
* Given name by Clan Lavellen - Fen Da'len
[MEANING of name: Wolf Child]
(Her name that she was given by her parents will be revealed later on...)
Other Character/s:
* Tamren (from Clan Lavellan)
* Ashana (from Clan Lavellan)
* Gethvin (from Clan Lavellan)
* Alren (from Clan Lavellan)
* Zatris (from Clan Lavellan)
* Other elves in Clan Lavellan that are seen but not talked too (Varalen, Harwen & Lihris)
* Other elves in Clan Lavellan that are talked about (Kathari, Nesiri, Zevlan & Adari)
Alright now that is all outta the way, onwards with the story...
Chapter 1: An important mission.
"Ar lath ma, mir da'len," a beautiful Elven woman said in a soft voice as she held me in her arms, her long, pure blonde hair flowing in the slight breeze that was cool, her aqua eyes peering into mine that just so happened to be the same colour as her eyes. A slight smile appeared on her face "Do not be afraid little one, you will be safe soon" she said, her voice so gentle and soothing, I felt myself crying yet I couldn't find any words to say. Her gentle hand brushes through my medium almost dark brown coloured mid-back length hair as a few tears ran down her face, then suddenly, I could hear talking echo out from other elves nearby. I looked in their direction "Dareth shiral mir da'len" she said I looked back at her to see a few tears run down her face as she waved her hand over my face sending me to sleep.
"Fen? Fen Da'len? Fen?" Tamren's voice
"Move" Ashana's voice
"Ashana?!" Tamren's voice
Cold water hit me jolting me up from my sleep as I looked around frantically only to see that I was safe in the temporary home grounds of Clan Lavellan. "Shemlen get up your late for the hunt again" Ashana snapped I looked at to see her glaring at me, her vibrant green eyes piercing through me, her pure blonde short shoulder length hair shaped her face nicely. However, her facial expressions were completely the opposite of nice. Her fair white skin is slightly glowing from the sunlight hitting her also making her light purple elven markings on her face look a little paler; she crossed her arms over her chest still holding the empty bucket. "Ashana!" Tamren exclaimed, his indigo eyes narrowing as he looked at her, his short burgundy ruffled hair seemed never to change, his tanned almost dark skin tone with somewhat dark green elven markings on his face.
Tamren looked at me "Ir abelas, mir falon" Tamren said "Don't apologise to the shemlen Tamren, she may be a part of the clan, but she is not elven even if she speaks our language and follows our ways" Ashana said turning from him to me. "You're hunting with Tamren, get up we have a clan meeting at mid-day, so you must return before then," Ashana said then walked off I sighed "Are you ok Fen?" Tamren asked I looked at him "Yeah, look at the bright side at least I've washed up" I said with a slight smile. Tamren frowned crossing his arms over his chest "Fen did you have the dream again?" Tamren asked I sighed as I looked away "Yes, the same dream all the time, nothing changes" I said then got up.
"It's probably nothing so let's…" I started to say as I strained some of the water out of my hair "Leave it? And how many more times when you go to sleep or take a nap does that dream appear?" Tamren questioned with a concerned look. I looked at him "Keeper Deshanna knows about my dream Tamren, there's no need to worry so much" I said "Falon I beg you to talk to the Keeper once more, something is not right about this" Tamren said. "Alright if it pleases you and stops you from nagging me, I'll go to the Keeper after the meeting today," I said, "Thank you," Tamren said I shook my head slightly as I rolled my eyes, he's such a worrier.
I grabbed my quiver of arrows slinging them over my arm and head, then grabbed my elm fashioned bow I made when the Keeper let me prove myself to be a Hunter, I passed my test and from then on was known as a Hunter. That day Tamren was so happy since he got made a Hunter one year before I was, and then we were paired as a Hunting team, most the other elves in the clan steer away from me, but he was one of the only children that would talk and play with me when we were children. The Keeper was the one to take me in and gave me the name Fen Da'len, meaning wolf child since I was found deep in the forest with only wolves looking after me, Keeper Deshanna acted like a mother to me and took time to raise me while looking after the clan. Though Tamren took to me right away and seemed to be the only one to call me Fen the elders and Keeper call me Fen Da'len, sometimes the Keeper will call me Mir Da'len, meaning my child, the rest of the clan calls me Shemlen or Shem.
"Alright Tamren let's get going before Ashana comes back," I said and started walking "You know she could be a little nicer since she is a Healer," Tamren said. "Um Tamren I'm a Shemlen she has never, and I don't think will ever be nice to me, I'm the only Shemlen in this or any Elven Clan," I said. "So? That's never stopped me from talking to you besides most the elders do like you" Tamren said "In our clan, what about the gathering? Arlathvhen?" I said "What about it? Other clans don't know you as well as we do" Tamren said. We started to exit the camp, two elves by the names of Gethvin and Alren stood guard at the exit "We are heading out to hunt under orders passed down from Keeper Deshanna" I said.
"We shouldn't be too long, Keeper Deshanna is having a clan meeting at mid-day so we will be back before then," Tamren said, Gethvin and Alren gave nods of their heads "Make sure you are back before mid-day," Alren said. "We will," Tamren said as we walked passed them and into the forest going into the denser forest to catch some food. "So, as I was saying earlier Keeper Deshanna has already given the word to the other clans to say that you never have and will not be a threat to this clan nor other clans," Tamren said. "Ma nuvenin, falon," I said Tamren smiled brightly and kept talking, I was used to him talking a lot, besides he does have some great ideas at times, though the others in the clan seemed to dislike him talking so much especially on hunts. I didn't mind I was focused, and I knew that he could turn from chatty to being focused in a split second though with Tamren and I hanging around each other most of the time I've heard whispers in the clan that they think we may have bonded or would like to bond with each other.
Tamren was talking about some of the love interests and secrets in the clan "So, what does he do? He tells Nesiri, I mean of all people to tell I'd pick Kathari over Nesiri any day" Tamren said "No… Nesiri is the biggest gossiper in the whole clan" I said as I kept my gaze on the surroundings. "I know that is what makes this bad, in no time at all Zevlan is going to have his secret about his longing to be bonded with Adari," Tamren said. He then sighed I looked at him to see him worked up over this I couldn't help but laugh "What is so funny Fen?" Tamren asked with a confused look on his face. "Keeper Deshanna should have made you matchmaker instead of a hunter," I said with a smile Tamren went wide-eyed as a slight blush came across his face "Matchmaker? Fen…" Tamren said with a slightly serious look. I giggled "Sorry falon," I said and reclaimed myself looking back over our surroundings for signs of any animals or food source "Hey um Fen?" Tamren said "Yes Tamren," I said.
"Well, I wanted to know if…" Tamren started when a couple of mountain goats appeared in the distance "Tamren look mountain goats, come on falon" I said then ran off to get a little closer, I stopped behind a tree and looked over seeing Tamren across from me with his bow at the ready. I crept out slightly looking at the goats then looked at Tamren and gave the signal, we strung up our bows and aimed to pick our targets, then fired our shots both of our shots were clean. I shot a goat in the chest whereas Tamren got one in the head the others scattered straight after "Great kill Tamren" I said as I walked over to our kills "You too Fen" Tamren said as he caught up to me. We pulled the arrows out and started tying the goat's legs up "Oh Tamren you were saying something earlier before I spotted the goats" I said.
"Oh, uh I was wondering if you had ever thought about bonding with anyone?" Tamren asked I looked at him in awe seeing him concentrate on tying his kill up "No I haven't, you do realise you are my only friend here" I said then looked back to my kill "Yes I realise" Tamren said. "So, have you?" I asked, "Have I what?" Tamren asked back "Have you thought about bonding with anyone?" I asked, "Uh I guess, I mean I have, but it's complex" Tamren replied. "Complex? How complex can it be?" I asked "Aneth ara," Zatris said aloud we looked back as we stood up to see him and three others, Varalen, Harwen and Lihris come over "Aneth ara," Tamren said. "Is something wrong Zatris?" I asked "Not at all we thought we'd come give you both a hand, the Keeper wants to have the clan meeting as soon as we all return," Zatris said Tamren and I looked at each other both with curiosity and concern.
"You have both finished hunting, yes?" Zatris asked "Yes, we have two mountain goats, both clean kills," Tamren said as we looked back to Zatris "Very good, you two head back we'll get them back to the clan," Zatris said "Dareth shiral vhenas," I said. "And to you both" Zatris said. Tamren and I both walked off back towards the clan's camp "I wonder what is going on to have our hunt taken over like that" Tamren said "We will find out soon enough" I said, "Yeah hopefully it is nothing bad" Tamren said. We walked back to camp talking about what this meeting may be about, Gethvin and Alren were still patrolling the entry to our camp, but they looked nervous "Aneth ara" I said "Aneth ara" Gethvin said, "Is everything alright?" Tamren asked. "There's been talk, but the Keeper wants no more talk until the meeting starts," Alren said "This doesn't sound good," I said "No we better get to the Keeper and let her know about Zatris and the others," Tamren said.
I gave a nod of my head "Let's go then" I said Tamren and I walked into the camp and towards Keeper Deshanna's area we got there to see most the elders, the elder healer, hunter and even the Hahren, we went over to them and knelt down. "Keeper Deshanna we are sorry to interrupt," Tamren said "Zatris and four hunters are bringing back our kills to the clan, Zatris told us to come back to the clan for the meeting," I said, "Both of you, please stand," Keeper Deshanna said. We did as we got asked "Tamren you may go, Fen Da'len I must speak to you" Keeper Deshanna said I looked at Tamren as he looked at me then looked to the Keeper he gave a bow of his head "Yes Keeper" Tamren said. He then walked off, I looked the Keeper she smiled slightly "Fen Da'len I must ask you to do something very important, that may involve the future survival of our traditions and people in the Dalish Clans" Keeper Deshanna said.
"Keeper, I owe you my life so whatever you need of me, I'll do it to help the clan-to help all Dalish clans," I said "Ma serannas, Da'len," the Keeper said. She then looked at the elders they gave nods and walked off, the Keeper looked back to me with a serious look. "This task will be dangerous, considering you have never been in a human town but I need you to be a spy for the Dalish clans," Keeper Deshanna said "As I said, Keeper, I want to repay my debt," I said. "Then you will need to look the part of a true Shemlen" Keeper Deshanna said then looked to the elder healer who was standing not too far off. The Keeper gave a gesture to her, and the elder healer gave a slight bow of her head and walked off, the Keeper looked back to me "The Divine has called a meeting at the Conclave near Haven, and I want you to go to the Conclave and obtain information" the Keeper said.
"What kind of information?" I asked, "The mages rebelled in Kirkwall if that happens here there could be a war between the Templars and Mages and not just in Fereldan, but it could spread to Orlais," the Keeper said "It seems like there's no end to war when it comes to humans," I said. The Keeper giving a nod of her head "Unfortunately that is so but I need you to remain focused on your task and should this meeting take a turn for the worst I want you to send word immediately" the Keeper said, I gave a nod of my head "Of course Keeper" I said. The elder healer came by with clothes that a Shemlen would wear "Ma serannas" the Keeper said as she took the clothes from the elder healer, the healer bowed her head slightly then walked off the Keeper faced me holding out the clothes. "Fen Da'len these are your clothes, they will make you fit in with the other humans, use everything that you have learnt from us about the Shemlen and remember to speak only their language pretend you don't know elven" the Keeper said. I took the clothes and gave a short nod of my head "I will keep up appearances and send back notes on everything that happens Keeper Deshanna" I said.
"Good, you will depart after our meal, this will be your farewell from the clan to wish you luck on your mission," Keeper Deshanna said "I will get dressed now then join everyone," I said. "Do not take anything that will make you suspicious Fen Da'len," the Keeper said "Do not worry Keeper I will not fail you," I said the Keeper gave a small nod of her head and slight bow I did the same. I then walked back to my sleeping area, I looked at the clothes, the material was soft, and the armour was sturdy. I quickly stripped off then got changed into the Shemlen attire, the clothing I should have grown up in, it fits me well, but it was odd, elven clothes did not require you to wear layer over layer the Shemlen clothing seems to be too well layered. I looked at my things tidying things up hoping I would return soon "So it's true…" Tamren said I stood up and turned around seeing Tamren with a sad look on his face "Keeper Deshanna told us all that you are going to the Conclave as a spy" Tamren said.
I looked down slightly "I do not know when I will be back, but I have to do this," I said, "I know, I wish you were born of the Dalish, of this Clan so you wouldn't have to go," Tamren said. I looked at him and smiled slightly "Someone would still have had to go Tamren" I said "Yes but I do not want you to go," Tamren said. "Things will be ok, I'm a hunter like you and us hunters do not go down so easily, I promise I'll be back," I said he smiled slightly "You better or I will come after you," Tamren said. I laughed "I know you will, but it's better you stay here the stories of the Shemlen seem like they're all true," I said, "This coming from you, are you scared of your kind?" Tamren asked with a playful look. "Uh-no I am cautious that's all," I said he laughed "Mhmm, come on let's get to the campfire the feast is waiting on you," Tamren said. "Alright let's go," I said we walked off towards the campfire, Tamren seemed a slightly different but then again this was a big thing.
Time ending up flying by, the clan seemed to have finally accepted me, the feast was grand, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. However, the elders were not as excited seeing as the conclave may be the start of another mage rebellion. Keeper Deshanna ended our feast with a speech, one that had the clan on edge yet happy in another way, to have me apart of their clan, to know I was willing to do whatever it took to help not our clan but all the Dalish clans. Before I knew it, the feast had started to come to an end, I got up from my spot and went over to Keeper Deshanna and knelt down "Sorry for intruding Keeper but may I have a word please?" I said "Of course, Mir Da'len" Keeper Deshanna said. "I…" I started "Mir Da'len sit with me and tell me what's on your mind," Keeper Deshanna said, I nodded my head then sat by her side as she said "I wish to talk about my dream, what if it is my downfall? If the shemlens find out?" I asked.
"Mir Da'len, you are not an elf and yet you act like one of us, your kin are the shemlen, do not forget that but do not forget where you have been brought up and who your friends are," Keeper Deshanna said "Yes Keeper," I said she smiled. "The Dream you have is natural; it is a memory nothing more, you need not worry," Keeper Deshanna said I sighed as I smiled in relief "Ma serannas Keeper, that eases my mind greatly," I said. "Da'len, I am proud of you, I may not show it often, but I am proud of you, and I know I am not your mother, but I have been so honoured to have raised you," Keeper Deshanna said with slight tears forming in her eyes. I looked at her in awe then shook my head. "It is I who am the honoured one Keeper; you kept me, and yet you could have left me there," I said. She placed her left hand on my right cheek "Fen Da'len, Mir Da'len, no matter what you choose to do once you are out of our grounds, I wish you all the happiness this world can give you, I will pray every day for you," Keeper Deshanna said.
"Keeper, I will come back, once I have completed my mission," I said "Of course but should something happen, if you find you like life beyond our clan or that you have found someone to love, I want you to go live your life," Keeper Deshanna said. I looked down sadly in thought "You can always write, this clan will be here to welcome you home always" Keeper Deshanna said. "Thank you, Keeper, for everything, I could have asked for no better clan and no better mother," I said, a short time after a more lightened conversation about our good times. The Clan was soon all together at the edge of our lands seeing me off Tamren hugged me tightly "I am coming back, I will not fail falon" I said as I hugged him back "Still it doesn't make this any easier we've never been apart, Dareth shiral falon" Tamren said. "Take care Tamren," I said as we separated "Fen Da'len," Keeper Deshanna said I looked to the Keeper as did the clan "We will pray for you, be careful and do not stray from your path, your name as a human will be Lucia Hart," the Keeper said.
"Yes Keeper, I will go straight to the Conclave and send word when I have arrived," I said with a spark of determination in my eyes. "If anyone asks about your background, you are a noble going to the conclave on behalf of your family, if they should ask you why then just make something creative up," Keeper Deshanna said with a concerned look. "Yes Keeper, I will not fail you," I said the Keeper gave a bow "Dareth shiral Fen Da'len," the Keeper said I looked over my clan one last time before I turned towards the forest and started to make my way to Haven than the Conclave. I was nervous and scared to be out on my own yet curious about my people, to know if humans are everything our clan and other clans say they are, I kept walking on I wandered in the direction of Haven. I knew the way through tales even though I had only been where my clan had travelled, at least it was peaceful though that did make me miss Tamren's talking, the minutes turned to hours all too soon, and it was now getting to dusk.
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