Talia the Defiant

Talia the Defiant is a Redguard Mage, who joined the Forgotten, when Dagar Ghol sought her out and recruited her after hearing about her skill and willingness to cast aside tradition to save her town. She was recruited as one of his agents and head of the Arcane branch of the Forgotten.

Biography
Talia grew up in Hammerfell and was considered to be a rising star there, until the day the dead came for her town. Dozens of walking corpses shambled over the hills and while everyone fled or refused to fight, due to it being taboo to defile a corpse in Redguard Culture (even the undead), she drew her staff and readied fire in her hands.

She burned every last mummy, skeleton, zombie and whatever else came out of the nearby temple and as the flames died down, only she stood, not a scratch on her. The townsfolk re-emerged to find themselves relieved but also troubled.

Due to her breaking the rules, her people had no choice but to brand her an outcast. She could no longer get any prestigious jobs in Hammerfell, due to her crimes and could never work in law enforcement. As a result, she looked forward to a future of being a charity case, until an elderly Orc approached her.

Talia now represents the Forgotten in various Arena tournaments across Tamriel and likes to challenge herself with puzzles on occasion.