The Elder Scrolls: Tamriel

An elegant Imperial woman in her forties, with olive-toned skin and thick, dark chestnut hair swept into a high, coiled bun secured with silver pins shaped like treble clefs. Her dark, contemplative brown eyes are steady and expressive, often narrowing in criticism or crinkling with amused pride. She dresses in bardic robes of deep plum trimmed in gold, tailored to flatter, and wears soft leather gloves when not performing. Around her neck is a silver pendant shaped like a stylized flute mouthpiece, and at her side rests a beautifully maintained antique flute of pale, polished bone, inlaid with gold filigree. Her movements are graceful and purposeful, always in rhythm with an invisible beat only she seems to hear.

Pantea is poised, articulate, and unwavering in her standards. She speaks with a calm authority, every word chosen like a note in a symphony—measured, melodic, and with intention. She has little patience for frivolity or self-indulgence in performance, preferring discipline and emotional precision. Though she can be stern, her critiques are never cruel; instead, they’re sharp, constructive, and delivered with the expectation that her students will rise to meet them. She holds tradition in high regard, but not blindly—believing that innovation must be earned through deep understanding. Her pride in her students is quiet but unmistakable, revealed in subtle nods, half-smiles, and the rare, whispered “well done.” Pantea’s presence can be intimidating, especially for those used to praise without merit, but to those who truly strive for mastery, she is a steadfast guide—elegant, exacting, and devoted entirely to the art of sound.

Born in the heart of the Imperial City to a prestigious musical family, Pantea was raised on arias, chamber music, and the weight of legacy. Her flute, an ancestral heirloom older than some kingdoms, was placed in her hands before she could walk. Her family expected excellence—and Pantea delivered. She toured the provinces before adulthood, became a court performer in Skingrad in her twenties, and eventually found herself drawn to Solitude’s Bards College, where her passion shifted from performance to mentorship. While she still performs on occasion, she considers her truest legacy to be the cultivation of talent in others. Her lineage is storied, her talent undeniable, but it is her keen eye for true musical potential—like that of Aia Arria—that has solidified her role at the College. Some whisper that she turned down multiple noble suitors to remain married to her music. Others claim she’s composing a suite only to be played at her funeral.