

She may be found fighting a giant at Pelagia Farm on the outskirts of Whiterun, along with Ria and Farkas. It is possible to encounter Aela before knowledge of The Companions is acquired. It is never confirmed that she and Skjor were romantically involved. She is furious upon finding Skjor's body when the Dragonborn attacks the Silver Hand in Gallows Rock and seeks to avenge his death. This is discouraged among the Companions and is the source of their secrecy as well as the rumors about them. Other ambient dialogue between her and Skjor reveals that the two go out at night to hunt in beast form. However, Aela hastily and vehemently denies the relationship, to the point of even threatening Njada if she pays attention to them. It is rumored among the Companions that she and Skjor have a very intimate relationship with one another Njada Stonearm's conversations with Aela reveals this. Ma didn't live long enough to see me join, but I fight to honor her and all my Shield-Sisters through time."


I stayed with my father in the woods until I was old enough for my Trial. And all the women in my family, back to Hrotti Blackblade.
