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This is Astryd, the middle Dovahkiinne sibling. She is Master of the Thieves Guild and a Nightingale of Nocturnal. Like Svanhildr and Hjordis before her, she has spent a decent amount of time with the Imperial Legion, though her talents were put to use as scout and sniper rather than infantryman. Astryd thoroughly enjoyed her stint in the army, but her varied interests drew her elsewhere. Ironically, a penchant for treasure-hunting and a talent for hiding in plain sight eventually led her to the Thieves Guild, where she found both gold and prestige.

She is not as keen on combat as her other siblings, preferring to keep to the shadows with a bow in hand. Her main talent, however, is not archery; her younger sister Ylva surpasses her in that skill. Astryd's true power lies in her ability to remain undetected, followed closely by her formidable illusionary magics. These tools permit her to frequently indulge herself in five-finger discounts, of which she feels little to no guilt whatsoever. Astryd often sports the very items she nicks, with no one realizing that her new shiny silver locket or ring is actually theirs.

Astryd is fiercely loyal to all her siblings. Anyone who slights them in any way usually finds themselves robbed blind within twenty-four hours. If offenses are more serious, the perpetrator could take an arrow to the knee...

Astryd's best friend is Odahviing. She appreciates the ruby dragon's snarky sense of humor, and she is the only one of the siblings who can call him to combat. Her other favored shouts include Throw Voice and Become Ethereal.