The Beast

A cruel and capable warlord from the harsh northern steppes. A successful military campaign has placed the land of Byron and its long-suffering people in the palm of her hand, but also left her unsatisfied, existentially bereft, and quickly sliding into indolence and hedonism. The stage is set for this slumbering beast to be roused from her stupor, but who can say whether good or ill will come of it?

She is eventually revealed to be princess Brandy, the daughter of the previous ruler deposed by King Darius. She is a sister to Bronwyn (Bryony).