Zorrina Allyrion

Born in the Ninth Moon of 402 AC, Zorrina is the eldest surviving child of Lord Soren Allyrion by his second wife Lady Talena of Myr. Zorrina spent her most of her childhood in Godsgrace at play with her seven siblings. In 410 AC it was decided that Zorrina and her younger sister Soraya should finish their education under the supervision of their formidable grandmother Darya in Myr. And so it was that Zorrina found herself in Essos in the care of her mother's family and vying with her sister for the approval of their redoubtable grandmother.

For three years Zorrina devoted herself to her studies, striving to set herself not only apart, but above her younger, prettier sister. Under Darya's stern tutelage Zorrina learned and perfected all manner of courtly etiquette as well as becoming an accomplished dancer, singer, and musician. All of this had been in the hope of arranging a fortuitous marriage for her with one of the wealthy and powerful families of the Free Cities. The luxury and splendor at the disposal of her mother's wealthy family had the effect of giving Zorrina a distinct fondness for the finer things in life...as well as the burning desire and ambition to acquire them.

Her education in Myr came to an abrupt end in 413 AC when news arrived telling of the unexpected death of her elder half-brother Jared, making Zorrina her father's heir. As such it was deemed necessary that she be recalled, so that her father might properly prepare her for her future role. With reluctance she departed from Myr, leaving Soraya behind to continue her education, while she faced a new and unforeseen future as the Heir of Godsgrace.

Zorrina shares a close relationship with her family, though she tends to be rather competitive with her sisters. Due to her plainness, Zorrina has an underlying sense of insecurity and often feels inadequate in comparison to her beautiful mother and sisters. To compensate for lack of great beauty, she takes great care to maintain a pleasing figure, enjoying falconry, hunting, horse riding, and swimming. She has an exuberant and convivial manner when in public and is known for wearing lavish gowns, dazzling jewelry, and exotic cosmetics to emphasize her better features.

To the chagrin of her parents, Zorrina's education under her grandmother had done nothing to blunt her willful and stubborn nature and she fearlessly challenges their authority on a regular basis, determined to chart her own course - her way. Under her father's guidance Zorrina has developed a sense of her own majesty as well as an abiding deference for the importance of the role she will one day play as head of her family and Lady of Godsgrace.