[Brinniel]

1.) Have you ever played in an RPG at the Barrow Downs? – Yes- The Blue Mountains, The Shadows of Umbra, and Escape from Nurn

2.) How many RPG’s on the Barrow Downs are you currently involved in? one

List them, please: The Threat of the Trees

3.) Have you posted in The Green Dragon Inn or in The White Horse in Rohan? – Yes – In the White Horse, though only briefly

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My Profile for Third Ally of Gondor:

Name: Adeline Montrés

Age: 17

Race: human

Gender: female

Weapons: Adeline has little knowledge in weaponry. What knowledge she does have was taught to her by Devon. Adeline does not own a sword, though she does conceal a small knife beneath her skirts at all times, and is ready to use it if ever need be.

Appearance: As a girl blooming into womanhood, Adeline is considered rather pretty. Her skin is fair, her eyes grey, and her hair is a wavy deep brown that falls to her waist. She rarely leaves her hair down in public though, and prefers to tie it back in a delicate fashion with strands of hair falling down in ringlets. Adeline stands at 5’6”.

Clothing- The dresses Adeline wears are long and flowing, but still practical. They are made from simple fabrics and patterns, yet they remain elegant. The colors Adeline is usually seen in are faded blues, greens, and crèmes. Occasionally, she will wear deep reds and violets, but only on special events, as these dresses are her finest garments. All of Adeline’s dresses are low cut and are suited to the latest fashion in Umbar. Due to its discomfort, Adeline refuses to wear corsets, except for special occasions. Adeline owns a tunic and pair of trousers, but has almost never worn them, save for the few sword practices she has had with Devon. Though she finds this type of clothing more comfortable and practical than her regular garments, Adeline does not wear them in public, as it is considered improper for a lady to wear trousers. On her neck, Adeline displays a precious silver locket, given to her as a child by her father.

Personality: Adeline is the type of person who is easily liked. She is patient, respectful, and an attentive listener. If anyone is ever feeling down, she is always there to cheer them up. Often Adeline is seen with a smile on her face. Despite her sweet personality, Adeline has also been known to have a quick temper. When she is angry, she is unable to control herself. Those who have managed to get on Adeline’s bad side know she has a fiery tongue and a swift hand. And if there is something she disagrees with, she is not afraid to publicize it. She has a tendency to blurt out words before she thinks, which she discovered can often cause trouble. Adeline is also a bit of a loner. She has few friends, and what friends she does have are male. She dislikes all other girls her age, thinking them as conceited.

Having been educated in a variety of subjects, Adeline is a highly intelligent girl. She is able to speak in several languages, and like Devon, she is an avid reader. Many of the stories she has read, have left her wondering what an adventure of her own would be like, though Adeline does not desire to participate in any type of adventures. In fact, she has only stepped foot on a ship once in her entire life, which some find rather odd considering her father was a captain. The reason is this: Adeline believes the sea was simply meant for looking, not for sailing on. Her single experience on a ship was not a pleasant one, for Adeline had never quite managed to develop her sea legs. Since then, she has kept her feet on land.

History: Adeline was born in Umbar and it is there she has spent her entire life. She is the only child of Captain Gareth Montrés and his wife, Rhoswen. Montrés was well known as a captain, and more than that. Not only had he participated in the War of the Ring, but was known for capturing many corsairs at sea, who had been troubling the shores of Umbar for some time. He was the first person able to catch Jythraro Doran and see him locked away. It was because of Gareth Montrés that the renovation of the city began.

Though Gareth was often busy with his career, he always found time for his wife and daughter. Adeline adored her father like no other. She admired his bravery and his talents. Unfortunately, Gareth Montrés’s life came abruptly to an end when one his ally ships wandered astray one foggy morning and collided with his own vessel. Adeline was only eleven at the time. The peoples of Umbar were very apologetic of this accident, and large donations of money were given to Adeline and her mother. For many years, the two of them lived well money-wise, but since Rhoswen and Adeline did not earn their own wages at the time, save an occasional trading, their money has begun to run short. Though they have not reached the stage of being poor quite yet, they both fear they are on the verge of doing so. Lately, Rhoswen has been working as a seamstress, while Adeline searches for her own way of earning some wages.

Adeline first met Devon when she was nine years old, two years after he had first come to Umbar. The Ambassador Thrann had invited Gareth and Rhoswen to supper one night, and he thought it best for them to bring Adeline along as a playmate for Devon. The two became fast friends and have been close ever since. Adeline’s mother often comments on how the ambassador’s son would make a fine suitor, but Adeline has never thought of Devon as anymore than a friend, or so she claims.

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The sun hung low on the eastern sky, revealing that the day was still young. The air was damp and cool, and delicate white clouds were scattered throughout the sky. On the shores of Umbar, sailors and fishermen could be seen preparing for the new day. And as all this was happening, a young woman stood on the southern beach, a solitary figure gazing out at the vast sea. Adeline Montrés was her name, and it was often that she came to stand on these beaches to watch the sun rise.

Adeline closed her eyes, allowing a slight breeze to blow across her face and tousle the ringlets that descended to her jaw line. She licked her lips ever so briefly, and could taste salt. Adeline had lived in Umbar her entire life, but it wasn’t until recently that she was able to appreciate the beauty of the city. The beach was a peaceful place and often Adeline came here not only to stare at the sunrise, but also to daydream and read her favorite stories.
“You waste too much time of your life dreaming,” her mother once commented, “much like your father did when he was a young man. I swear, you get to be more and more like him everyday.” Adeline had simply smiled at this.

Adeline was brought back to attention by the sound of a child’s laughter. She turned around to find two young boys chasing each other with sand, both with large grins planted on their faces. Adeline gave a slight smile, remembering the days of her childhood as she absentmindedly fingered the silver locket that hung around her neck. Then, lifting up the hem of her long, pale blue dress, she turned away and left the beach, before she could get hit by any flying sand herself.

As Adeline strolled past the docks, she could see out of the corner of her eye Captain Jythralo Doran speaking privately with another man. Adeline had never met Captain Doran, nor did she care to for she always had feelings of hatred towards him, for Doran had once been a corsair. When she was just a toddler, her father had managed to capture him, though that was not enough to stop him. Once Adeline’s father heard the news that Doran had agreed to give up his corsair ways, he only chuckled grimly.
“A pirate will never surrender his ways,” he had once told Adeline. “Especially not Jythralo Doran. I do not know what he is up to, but I don’t like the look of it. I honestly believe Ambassador Thrann is making a mistake, allowing Doran to live a free life. Doran is not a man to trust.”

Adeline remembered those words and made sure to pay heed to them. At all costs, she had avoided Captain Doran and his men, which had not been difficult. She often stated her opinion of Doran to her best friend, Devon, though he had never said much in response, perhaps because he was the son of the ambassador.

Adeline saw Captain Doran’s eyes shift towards her direction when she realized she had been staring at him. She quickly averted her eyes, then glanced back at him, giving the captain one last dirty look before continuing on.

When she left the beach, Adeline had intended to head straight for home, for she had many chores to attend to. She hated to neglect her duties, especially now that her mother was so busy working as a seamstress. But as she passed the stables, her ears picked up the sound of voices coming from inside. Though, she could not make out what they were saying, Adeline could easily recognize the voice, one of them belonging to Devon. Strange, she thought to herself. Why would Devon be out at this hour? Curious on what Devon was up to, Adeline forgot about her original plan of going home and stepped inside the stables.

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If anything needs to be added, removed, or edited, just let me know. Hope you like it. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

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