Backstory

Short summary

Nora Marie Silvercrest was born into the opulence of a noble family in Stormwind, yet her lineage was not always paved with gold. Her father, Garrick Silvercrest, had risen from humble beginnings, amassing his wealth through the trade of fine cloth, earning the favor of lords across the Eastern Kingdoms.On one of his business ventures to Duskwood, he met a mysterious young woman at the Scarlet Raven Inn. A woman shrouded in secrets and carrying an aura of otherworldly charm. Dahlia became his wife, and from their union came three children: Gregory, Nora, and Clare. Their father’s tragic death at the hands of bandits in the treacherous mountain passes of Alterac left a deep scar on their family.The weight of grief hardened Dahlia, transforming her from a warm, enigmatic woman into a cold and authoritarian matron. She demanded obedience, discipline, and an unyielding pursuit of perfection, shaping Nora’s childhood into one of rigidity and restraint.As a result, Nora grew into a timid and passive young girl, often overshadowed by her charismatic older brother and rebellious younger sister. Gregory, noble in both heart and duty, joined the Order of the Silver Hand, devoting himself to the Light. Seeing his strength and conviction, Dahlia guided Nora toward a similar path, though in a more delicate manner, urging her to serve as a priestess under High Priestess Laurena.It was there, within the hallowed halls of the Cathedral of Light, that Nora first tasted freedom from her mother’s suffocating expectations. Under Laurena’s tutelage, she learned compassion, healing and selflessness, finding solace in tending to the sick and wounded, offering relief to those in pain.
For a time, she was content, believing her purpose had been fulfilled.
Yet, Gregory saw potential in his sister beyond the cloth robes of a priestess. He often sparred with her in private, teaching her the ways of combat. However, the Burning Legion’s return interrupted her training. At the Broken Shore, her brother Gregory fought valiantly alongside King Varian and the many heroes who stood against the demonic onslaught. That day, victory came at a great cost. Gregory was among the countless lives lost.Nora was devastated. The grief threatened to consume her, but things would become worse. When she returned to Stormwind to grieve with her remaining family, she was met with yet another heartbreak. Clare, her beloved younger sister, had vanished without a trace. Some whispered that Clare had run away, unable to bear their mother’s suffocating grip. Others murmured of far darker fates. Dahlia, already hardened by loss, grew colder still, leaving Nora alone in her sorrow.It was then that Nora shed her priestly robes and donned the armor of a paladin. No longer would she stand by as life tore her family apart. Though many urged her to move on, to accept that Clare was gone, she refused to believe it. For years, she scoured Azeroth and beyond, following rumors and chasing whispers. Each lead took her further from Stormwind, yet she pressed on, driven by the hope that somewhere, Clare was still alive.Meanwhile, Clare had endured a nightmare beyond words. She had been taken at the age of fourteen, captured during a raid by the remnants of the Defias Brotherhood. Sold into slavery, she was cast into a world of suffering. For twelve years, she knew only chains and cruelty, passed from one cruel master to another. Any attempt at rebellion ended in brutal punishment. Any friend she made was either killed or broken. The bright-eyed child who had once danced on the floor of their Stormwind house was gone, replaced by a woman hardened by torment.By the time she turned 26, she had long abandoned the hope of being rescued. The world had moved on without her. But fate had not forsaken her. One fateful night, the ship that held her captive came under attack by a band of privateers, mercenaries who held no love for slavers. Amidst the chaos, Clare fought for her freedom, her chains shattered in the fray.As the ship burned around her, she stood amidst the wreckage, staring at the vast horizon. She was free finally, but the world beyond her prison was unfamiliar, a place she no longer belonged to.
Though she was overwhelmed by the world she had been torn away from for so long, she knew she had only one place to go: Stormwind.
There, at their family’s house, she found Nora, who embraced her without hesitation. Though years of pain and separation loomed between them, for the first time in over a decade, the sisters were reunited. After years of pain and searching, Clare no longer ran from the world, she walked into it.Not long after, Clare met Eldric Vane, a weaponsmith who lived in Dornogal. Their bond formed naturally, not through grand gestures but quiet moments. When Clare announced their engagement, their mother Dahlia was furious. She dismissed Eldric as a common blacksmith, unworthy of the Silvercrest name. But Nora stood firmly by her sister’s side, proud of the life Clare had chosen and unbothered by their mother’s scorn.The wedding was small, held beneath Dornogal’s stone arches, surrounded by warm lanterns and close friends. Clare chose to settle there with Eldric and leave her priestly robes behind in the past. Nora returned to Stormwind, carrying the peace of knowing her sister had finally found her place, but she promised to visit often.“The Light does not show us the end. Only the way forward.”To be continued.

Timeline

Warlords of Draenor (18)

Nora joins the Order of the Silver Hand.

Legion (19-20)

Nora leaves Stormwind for the first time as a paladin.
Nora meets Terin in Duskwood.
Nora gets a lead on Clare in Stranglethorn Vale.
Nora meets Uldwynn in Ratchet.
Nora helps the denizens of Azeroth fight against the Legion as a medic.
Nora meets Beatrix in Dalaran.
Nora meets Captain Tarik in Stormheim.

Battle for Azeroth (21-22)

Returning to Stormwind, Nora receives a mission to deliver a message to a priest in the Northshire Abbey.
Nora meets Sash Redwind in Elwynn Forest.
Following a false trail, Nora ends up meeting Kalec'thur Sunwhisper in the Howling Fjord.
Returning to Stormwind to check on her mother, Nora receives a call to arms. She flies to the Arathi Highlands warfront to help the Alliance in the war.
Nora meets Albireo in the Arathi Highlands. He saves her from an evil plot and they travel together to the Hinterlands.
Nora goes to Boralus and helps the Alliance against the Horde and threat of Old God N'zoth.
Nora goes on a courier mission in Uldum and meets Sunwhisper again there.

Shadowlands (23-24)

Nora returns to Stormwind and receives an important mission from Lord Grayson Shadowbreaker, sending her to Icecrown.
After much trouble, she gets to Icecrown, where she meets an orc named Mok'var.
Nora meets Highlord Lys Raseri, leader of the Legion of the Dawn.
After her mission, Nora returns to Stormwind and immediately gets a quest from a mysterious woman.
Nora arrives in Duskwood, where she meets an otherwordly girl named Saria.
Nora returns to Icecrown and traverses to the Shadowlands.

Hiatus (27)

Nora returns from the Shadowlands.
Nora meets Sunwhisper in Dalaran.
Nora goes on vacation and meets Talendras Dawnpath in Tanaris.

Dragonflight (28)

Nora travels to the Dragon Isles.
Nora finds Ivar, a long lost relative who she thought was dead, in the Azure Span. She learns that he was responsible for her sister's kidnapping.
Nora meets El Moonburst in the Timeless Isle.
Reunion with Clare.

The War Within (29)

After getting a new quest in Dornogal, Nora travels with her sister to Boralus to meet El.
Maraudon quest with El and Clare.
Nora helps El free herself from the void entity that lived inside her.
Clare's wedding in Dornogal.

Midnight (30)

Nora leaves the Silver Hand, returns to Stormwind and becomes a priestess again.

Roleplay Encounters

Adventure
Below are some of the people Jeska has met during her travels. Chronological order.

Clare Silvercrest

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Nora Silvercrest

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Dordrik

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Sash Redwind

After the Legion's final defeat, Nora returns to Stormwind for a new mission. Unsure on being happy about the return of her courier routine, she gets sent to the Northshire Abbey for a quest.Arriving there, she is met with condescension from a local man, Sash Redwind, who mocks her abilities.Provoked by his arrogance, Nora challenges him to a duel and manages to defeat him. But instead of anger, Sash is deeply impressed by her strength and skill, and his newfound respect quickly changes into attraction.Screenshot from the game

Important Notes

Age: 29 (as of The War Within)
Height: 172 cm
Weight: 59 kg
Body type: Human
Body shape: Slim, athletic, hourglass
Gender: Female
Personality: Gullible, caring, possessive, sometimes impulsive

Gallery

Here are some of the pieces featuring Nora that I have commissioned in the past or were gifted to me by incredible artists.

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