Queen of Mardesal, wallows in mourning everything taken from her by plague, drought, and a failed coup. Bitterness drives her to seek revenge both on her subjects and the Niloufarian government, a historic ally of Mardesal's. A skilled diplomat, she maintains power despite being unpopular outside her core circle. Desperate to protect her remaining family, she has become controlling and oppressive. Waiting for her son to develop an inheritable skill.