Gwenllian Gryphonheart was the wife of King Nicolas Gryphonheart, ruler of Erathia. They were married in 1133 AS, and their first daughter Catherine was born less than a year later. On Catherine's seventh birthday, their second daughter Beatrice was born. This was heralded as a good omen across the land, and caused a nationwide celebration for seven days, one day for each year that separated the sisters. Fearing for her well-being, the king arranged for her to marry Roland Ironfist, who had recently defeated his brother Archibald to secure his hold on the throne of the Kingdom of Enroth.