Tanali

Tanali is the amalgam of Zoë and Tanyl of House Ebenblade, formed when Zoë was mortally wounded in Kardis and Tanyl attempted to heal her. She is "born" in Book One, and is one of the three main characters (and Marek's love interested) of the trilogy.

Name means "Avenger of Children" ("ta" means "child" and "nal" means "avenger" or "defender"); she names herself once she regains her senses.

Has memories of both Tanyl and Zoë.

Skills/Profession:

She has the memories, skills, and talents of both Tanyl and Zoë.

She can heal and truthsee as Tanyl could (she also maintains a relationship with her Goddess Shyarra, and feels beholden to Tanyl's vows of priestesshood).

She also has Zoë's skills as both a thief and clerk.

The separate memories cause inner turmoil for her, since many of Zoë's actions are seen as abhorrent to Tanyl.

Like Zoë, she has "feelings" (sixth sense), although not as strong. Her Tanyl-side continues to be protected by Tanyl's aura of innocence, so that Thissa and Dalthyr still think of her as Zoë.

Physical Description:

She is pale of complexion, paler than Zoë but darker than Tanyl. Her hair is platinum blonde. Her eyes change from green to red, depending on which side of her is most present. Later, her eyes turn steel-grey.

She is the same build as Zoë, and no longer has the frailty of Tanyl.

She looks to be in her late teens.

Inventory:

She carries both the gear of Tanyl and Zoë, including Tanyl's priestess robes, cloak, and priestess-amulet, as well as Zoë's pack (with Zoë's books, including her journal and the Journal of Eleyun), belt and pouches (including lockpicks).

She had Zoë's guildchit until she loses it. She has Zoë's stash of counterfeit chits as well.

Goals:

To stop Thissa from gaining Ebenstar.

Also, to understand who she is and reconcile her two halves.

Loves:

Despite Zoë's indifference regarding the Gods, Tanali still loves Shyarra.

She falls in love with Marek, but is very careful with her relationship with him, fearful of using him as Zoë was want to use other men.

Fears:

Thissa winning.

Going insane (not being able to reconcile within herself.

Becoming as Thissa and using others wantonly, including Marek.

Important Dates:
 * "Born": 13th Trueday, 249 GE, Year of Storms, Kardis

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