Eloise was born to a minor French noble family in late 12th century France, and lived an uneventful life until, heeding the call to take part in the Children's Crusade, she left her home, nearly died, was enslaved and eventually met her destiny in far Arabia. Saved by Malik, she discovered her fate, and the two immortals wandered Europe and North Africa, lovers and companions, bonded by friendship and need, until, at the siege of Constantinople, Malik was killed. She has been alone since, determined to survive to the Gathering, if not for herself, then for those she knew and who have died.