

Aelin notes that Nesryn could rival Rowan for cold seriousness. She takes Aelin to Chaol and waits while they have their awkward conversation. Nesryn first appears when she finds Aelin running from a group of men. Nesryn worked hard to become an excellent archer during her early life and earned acclaim as Neith's Arrow, a title derived from the Goddess of the Hunt. However, she kept quiet about it because she knew that to say anything would result in her dismissal, and she valued her position for the good it allowed her to do. Her sister Delara complained about this for a long time.Īs a woman, Nesryn was passed over for promotions many times in her career in favor of less experienced male soldiers. To appear more serious in the eyes of her colleagues, she cut her hair short to shoulder-length, as she figured having a fancy hairstyle would not earn her much respect. When she was old enough, she became a city guard because of the fact that none of them helped her as a child when she was attacked by others and screamed for help.

Nesryn grew up in Rifthold and was mistreated by others for her being a foreigner and having a different appearance. Her father then eventually moved to Adarlan.

Her great-grandfather was curious and ambitious, so he took his family to Antica. Nesryn's ancestors originally hailed from Balruhn, a city of the Southern Continent. 1.2 Empire of Storms Exclusive (WHSmith).
