Thessa Ruun

Thessa was born into the priestly bloodline of a nomadic warrior clan, raised on prayers and violence in equal measure. At sixteen she survived her initiation rite and returned scarred and certain, until the night she called for guidance and heard only wind. Five years ago the war-chief died and she claimed absolute leadership, refusing to split the power. Her childhood near-sister Shen, who had shared her bed and her secrets, called her power-hungry and left. Now Thessa leads through blood-painted judgments and combat rites, performing faith she no longer feels while her people trust her never to doubt.