Alara, daughter of Marek—heir to a crown, yet sworn to the sword.
At only 19 years old, Alara has already earned the rank of Commander of the Ardan Guard, a position she fought for in both the court and the field. As the only child of King Marek, she was expected to become a diplomat or consort—but instead, she became a soldier.
Tactically sharp and physically formidable, she leads from the front, earning the devotion of her soldiers and the wary respect of older generals. When Vear arrives, mysterious and powerful, she doesn’t fear him—she challenges him. And soon, she chooses to stand at his side.
Source Integrity: 43% (fragmentary)
Primary Origin: Edson — Middle Era (~1,000 years before Authority Era 0)
Cross-Reference Tags: “Daughter of Marek,” “Arden Royal Line,” “Witness to the Skyborn” "Possible Accession to crown"
Surviving inscriptions and partial oral accounts identify the subject as Alara, Daughter of Marek, a highborn figure associated with the capital of Arden. Translation inconsistencies have led to multiple designations; “Thalen” appears in only one recovered registry, possibly a mistranslation, false attribution, or name adopted through contact with early offworld travelers.
The “Skyborn” designation appears in two unrelated sources from the same period, context unclear. Some interpretations suggest it may refer to a local myth or unidentified celestial visitor, though no corroborating records have been confirmed.
Historical certainty is moderate. Many planetary records from this era were destroyed during the early Collapse, but select fragments survived in Authority pre-expansion archives and scavenged data cores.
Assessment: Subject may hold relevance to pre-Collapse political movements and unverified accounts of anomalous phenomena. Further study of Arden ruins and related timelines recommended.
In time, Alara would become the mother of Annastara, a child whose future role remains unwritten but whose presence would echo both parents' legacies.