Giliriel Dova Ulurith
The head of House Ulurith.
Appearance and Personality
Has the classic Ulurith eyes, light clear blue, and wide apart. A strong woman, physically; cautious (she would say 'patient') but intelligent. The kind of woman who bides her time, evaluating everything. Prefers to cultivate over revolting. A breeder of roses and gardener. Has a better sense of humor than she generally allows to be known. Enjoys physical pleasures--food, relationships, being outside. Doesn't hunt because she considers that men's work, and not much for 'livestock' (including horses), but is an excellent horsewoman anyway.
She likes her husband, but they have separate lives.[1]
The kind of woman who could raise a smart daughter, who keeps her mouth closed more often than not. "Known for her scorn for those who had trouble conceiving. She’d had no problems of her own, and looked down on those who did, and even her allies whispered condemnation of her behind her back… when they weren’t confessing to their helpless, outraged envy."[2]
Biography
“Many things I could say of Giliriel Dova Ulurith, but the one I recall most clearly is her courtship with her lord, because Resalor was clumsy. If you can imagine such a thing as a gawk, you must so picture him. He was so taken with her, and so determined in his pursuit of her, and she could have cut him for it. Instead, she was charmed, and surprised the entire court by selecting him over many swains deemed more attractive, more biddable, or more worthy. She was a woman refined from the moment of her come-out, Sediryl, but she married a man who tripped on the way to the altar—no hyperbole, his toe caught on the carpet—and it mattered not a whit to her.” -- Liolesa Galare [3]
Inherited the house from her aunt, who was less energetic.[1] With Asaniefa disbanded, Giliriel is now head of the largest House of isolationist Eldritch, and very aware of it. From Liolesa's reminisces: “Many things I could say of Giliriel Dova Ulurith, but the one I recall most clearly is her courtship with her lord, because Resalor was clumsy. If you can imagine such a thing as a gawk, you must so picture him. He was so taken with her, and so determined in his pursuit of her, and she could have cut him for it. Instead, she was charmed, and surprised the entire court by selecting him over many swains deemed more worthy, more biddable, or more suitable. She was a woman refined from the moment of her come-out, Sediryl, but she married a man who tripped on the way to the altar—no hyperbole, his toe caught on the carpet—and it mattered not a whit to her.”[4]
Called Sediryl an "outworld lover."
Family
- Husband: Resalor Dova Ulurith
- Daughter: Iralin Dova Ulurith
- Guardkin Companion: Arianrhod
Trivia
- eats a starch for breakfast - scones, toast, etc. But with a fatty spread, or with a fatty drink (chocolate). Tea also.[1]
Quotes
- "Fine words from someone who thinks us beneath her, and in need of guidance. Because you do, don’t you? All of this world is a project for you to repair. None of us are good enough until you’ve reshaped us to suit you. What if we don’t want to be changed?"[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 To the Court of Love, "Old Dogs, New Tricks"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Farmer's Crown, Chapter 22
- ↑ To the Court of Love, "Opening the Court 3"
- ↑ To the Court of Love, "Opening the Court, Part 3"