Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-108.48.36.134-20141110215630/@comment-25151563-20141118230404

Aldmeri's theory is plausible, but I believe that Anise and Laelette are connected through Alva/Movarth's coven, and may have had other intentions. During the quest, Laid to Rest, it is mentioned that Laelette took an attraction to Helgi a few days before the fire, and during it, tried to turn her into a vampire to save the child, but failed. Considering this was not a part of Alva's plan, Laelette and Anise were probably splitting away from Movarth's group and attempting to form their own, explaining Anise's isolated location.

As for the "boy," it was never confirmed or denied that Helgi had siblings that she could've cared about.