The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

A sturdy Breton woman in her early forties with sun-kissed skin and strong hands, Michel has auburn hair streaked with gray, often tied in a loose bun or tucked under a kerchief. Her round face is sharp-eyed, with fine lines from years of half-smiles and squinting into the sun. She wears a practical wool dress and apron, smudged with soil or flour, and heavy, worn boots. Her posture is upright and purposeful, and her tone is always clear and firm, reflecting her quiet strength.

Michel is pragmatic, fiercely loyal, and sharp-tongued when she needs to be. She has little time for nonsense and even less patience for idleness, but her sternness is rooted in love and an unwavering desire to protect her family. She speaks plainly, with a dry wit and the occasional flash of sarcasm, and commands respect without needing to raise her voice. Though she can come off as hard, she is deeply devoted to her husband and children—encouraging Julienne’s ambition with cautious pride and tolerating Clinton’s antics with a long-suffering smirk. She doesn’t believe in fairy tales, but she does believe in earning your peace—and in her eyes, peace is grown, guarded, and passed down. Michel Lylvieve is the kind of woman who may never leave Dragon Bridge, but whose influence is woven into every meal, every field, and every lesson her children carry into the world.

Michel was born and raised in Dragon Bridge, the daughter of local farmers who instilled in her the virtues of hard work, frugality, and resilience. She met Azzada during his travels after leaving Markarth, and though she was wary of his vagabond past, his humility and sincerity won her over. Together, they claimed a patch of land on the edge of the village and built their life from the soil up, raising two children and managing a modest but reliable farm. Michel has always taken pride in her independence, never asking for more than she’s earned and rarely tolerating excuses. While her husband serves as the gentle core of the household, Michel is the shield—organizing, correcting, and making sure everything runs smoothly whether in the home, the field, or the village market.