Queen Taral

Queen Taral is the queen of Awali and her action is the catalyst of the first novel as she summons Ade Bello to come to the capital.

Background:  As custom dictates, women in Awali of royal blood are given authority over all men. Taral became queen when her mother, who she was never close with, was exiled to prevent an uprising after her poor handling of the Battle of Seven and not having a necessary defense for Abra and not responding in retaliation. Taral is desperate to not share the same fate and is proactive and less compassionate than her mother.

Personality: Taral is caring but practical. She's patient and protective.

Relationships:  Taral is unmarried and feels the pressure to have a female offspring. Her close advisor, Koto, and her are good friends.

Class: noble

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