Syenna

Syenna is a Midmaer-born scout and warrior who serves the Westreach Army at the start of the Blade of the Avatar novella. Her sister Amanda lives in Etceter. She is tall, with sharp features, almond-shaped eyes, and deep tan skin. Her long honey-colored hair is bound in a tight braid to her waist, and has been bleached to nearly white by the sunlight.

Syenna was "rescued" from a Grunvald trade caravan by the Westreach Army, who found she knows the land, stories and people of Midmaer and the surrounding areas. She became a scout, but was actually using her position to infiltrate the Obsidian Empire and relay their plans back to Baroness Gianna Baden-Fox.

Syenna is a secondary protagonist in the story, usually seen in the company of captain Aren Bennis. She seems to have an extensive appreciation and knowledge of the lore and legends of Novia, and frequently serves as a source of exposition. She was present when Aren found and claimed the Avatar Blade, though she tried to talk him out of it due to legends of such weapons being cursed.

Later, Syenna orchestrated a situation where Aren would be sent on a scouting mission with her into Hellfire Rift, giving her the opportunity to kidnap him and capture the blade with the help of her escort. She bore both to Etceter and presented them to the Council of Might. Syenna was revealed to be a member of the Barons Guard and a Shieldmaiden to the Baroness.

From there, they travelled to Opalis to seek information about the blade, but Syenna also took the opportunity to seek information that might aid her sister.