Legends of Belariath
Boannan
The Past
Boannan was born on a wickedly dark night, her mother doing her best to find a dry place to birth. From the moment she was born, her parents knew she was different. She would often get herself into trouble by playing pranks, or letting her curiousness get the best of her. However, her parents nurtured this, as well as the use of her uniquely beautiful voice.
Boannan was taught how to sing and dance, and her music was so hypnotic that it could capture a listener with just a whispered note. Often times, when she sang, she would dance with the music, bringing about even more of a seduction to those who watched. She would use her gifts to get what she wanted, and often times it was freely given.
As she aged, she decided that she wanted to explore the world around her. Though it saddened her parents and family, they let her go. She curiously traveled from place to place, enjoying meeting new people and seeing new sites. Before long, she found herself in this place, and she hoped that she would soon find use for her talents here.
Nanthalion
Upon arriving in Nanthalion, Boannan made her way to the Inn. The woman danced there, and it was at the Inn that she met the Lady Christine. After speaking for a brief time, she found out the Lady was hiring, and Boannan began to work for Lady Christine as an Entertainer for house events. She practiced diligently, and it was on one of those nights she practiced, that someone watched her.
The dark figure approached her, hand wrapping around the felines neck as he growled at her. "In one week's time I will be back for you and you will be mine. Do not try to run or hide, I WILL find you." He then released her and walked away. The kitten ran from the hall she had been dancing, and locked herself in her room, hoping that he would not come for her.
A man to his word, Alren returned for her a week later. Not finding her in the dance hall, he stormed to her room. The kitten lay cowering beneath her bed as the man stormed around, wondering where she was. Yet, somehow he sensed her. Whispered magic words, lifted all of the furniture in the room, leaving the kitten revealed, shivering in the corner.
She attempted to run, to no avail. He blocked her. At one moment he stood over her, at another, he was on top of her, gripping her throat. The man captured her, taking away her innocence, and her freedom. He took her to his home, wrapping a collar around her neck, and locking her away until he broke her.
In time, she began to trust him. Much as he began to trust her. Together, they were a fire that could not be extinguished. Everything she did, she did for him. Whether it was training, putting together artist contests, or just being herself, it was all for him.
Today, she has grown into a well-known part of Nanthalion society. She continues to strive for perfection in the hopes of being a perfect slave of the kingdom. You can often find her dancing at the Inn, carousing the town, or visiting city patrons.