Yngvild is the first-born daughter of Yliaster's Watcher, the honourable Quellon Elk-Heel, and his assimilated wildkyn mate, Bannermist. Unlike her humble, mild-mannered parents, Yngvild was boastful and domineering, taking great pride in her status as a native of Vyndmyr's Pass, where only the most noble clans reside. Despite continuous training from her elders, Yngvild did not lose her arrogance. When she grew up into an adult lady, she decided to marry Svartr Steel-Song, thus relinquishing the name of her old clan in favour of the more illustrious - and royal - clan. She knew that if she played her cards right, one of her future offspring may one day become the ruler of Yliaster.
Svartr, the grandson of Queen Stella Signata, was pleased enough to be paired with Yngvild. The two wolves married in the mountains, early in spring.