Born Gillian de Whittemere, Rahne grew up in the noble house of County Whittemere, situated North-West of the Valley of Souls, in a region heavily populated by humans. The children there are taught that the fae are merely imaginary creatures. Inspired by the fairy- tales of her nurse, however, Gillian left her home at the age of 16, but was unaccustomed to the hardships of the road. After some mishaps, the hedge-witch Jacala found her unconscious in a thicket of briars, bathed in moonlight (hence "Whitebriar"). Gillian remained with Jacala and recuperated, and at the same time learned something of the nature arts, especially the basics of weather-craft. She chose a new name, Rahne, to complete her separation from her heritage.

From her union with the half-Dwarf, Daegmeir, came Beren, a wild and wonderful child who exhibits his spark of fae blood through his boundless energy and quick temper. Rahne and Daegmeir have since parted company, and Beren remains with Rahne for the most part. He is in fact the unrecognized heir to County Whittemere.

During her early years in Falo, Rahne became well-known for her weather-magic, her fascination with Maypoles, and her interest in all things musical. She expanded her magical studies by studying with Blackwolf in Crystalmist.

After an extended absence from the clan, her weather magic began to go rogue, due to a lack of discipline in her training. After an unpleasant accident at Sparrow's Nest, Rahne petitioned Starshadow to allow her to return to Crystalmist to complete her studies with Blackwolf. Not only did Starshadow allow her to return (with the aid of Sparrow's singing, when necessary), but he also gifted her with a parcel of land in Crystalmist on which to build a permanent home for herself and Beren. Despite the unverified rumors that Starshadow may have killed her brother, Rahne has accepted this gift with pleasure (she never liked her brother much, anyway), as well as that of the Celebar steed which Arëanna has seen fit to provide her. She has been called "elf-friend" and values the title highly.

With training from Blackwolf, Rahne's talents have improved and expanded, and she now can also manage some healing, warding and divinatory works. Weather magic remains her favorite medium, however, even though it means she tends to get blamed when a gather gets rained-out.

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