Basic Information
Age:29Nation of origin:Altara
Hair:Curly brown, shoulder length
Eyes:Hazel
Skin:Olive
Height:5'7
Description:Salandrian is beautiful and exotic looking with her olive skin. Her curly brown hair runs to her shoulders, and she frequently wears it down. She has an oval face, with a slightly protruding chin which makes her lips look more alluring.
Voice:Mezzo-alto
Personality:Salandrian is a rebel, full of life and a bit restless. She has sangfroid, so even the most stressful circumstances don't move her much. Independent to the point of being stubborn, she refuses nearly all help, and though she can make friends easily, she trusts only a handful of people, and men least of all.
One Power Breakdown
| Air | Earth | Fire | Spirit | Water | >Strenth | SkillPotency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 23(23) | 31 | 54 |
History
Salandrian Faerhind was born in Ebou Dar as the daughter of a ring maker and a Domani sailor. Her father, being a sailor, set sail only a few days after having conceived Salandrian. As such, she has no brothers or sisters. When her mother was pregnant, her mother moved in with her brother and sister. Salandrian grew up with her aunt and uncle and their four children. Salandrian’s cousins were older than her and she was adopted in a way.
Knowing that her father was a foreigner sailor, Salandrian always wanted to travel and maybe find him. When she was 12 she tried to run away from her house and sneaked in a boat going to Arad Doman but she was discovered by her mother in time. Of course, Salandrian had no clue about who her father could be.
She had many friends during her youth. She grew up playing with who ever came to her aunt’s inn, the Golden Swan. Salandrian began to work at the Golden Swan at age 15 and by chance she met a young man who taught her to read and to write. She began to study history, as well as reading books on politics, philosophy and herbs.
One day as she was talking to one of her friends in Mol Hara Square about how much she wanted to discover the world, she was noticed by a sister of the White Tower who felt that she had the ability to channel. The Aes Sedai immediately asked her if she wanted to come with her to the White Tower. At first she grew excited but as she was on her way to her house she changed her mind. She was scared to leave her family. After lots of talk with her mother, her aunt and her eldest cousin (who had always been in awe about all that was linked to the White Tower) she was determined to go.
So when a few days after she met again the Aes Sedai outside the palace, she answered she’d come. Salandrian ran to pack some of her dresses and her books. She wept when she said goodbye to her family. Her mother gave Salandrian her diary full of notes telling her how much she loved her. Salandrian promised to come back to see her family as soon as possible.
In the Tower, Salandrian suffered from homesickness. Life here was similar to life at the Inn with chores and studying, except that the support, love and care she felt at the Golden Swan was gone, replaced by strict rules, harsh punishments and unforgiving Aes Sedai. Among her misery though, she found a few close friends. With their support, she became more comfortable in her routines. She excelled at history and philosophy which she’d always had a passion for.
Her friends were raised ahead of her, and so she worked even harder and became more determined to reach Acceptedhood. After 10 years of the novitiate, she was finally given the test, and passed.