Appearance
- Slender build; quick, purposeful movements.
- Dark hair, often tied back; observant grey eyes.
- Prefers practical clothing over formal wear.
Lyra Talren
Daughter of Professor Rho Talren; brilliant, empathetic, and fearless in defying Authority rule.
- Species: Human (Authority Homeworld)
- Status: Civilian • Ally to Vear
- Era / Locale: Authority Era (Homeworld Caelion)
Lyra as resistance fighter.
Abilities & Skills
- Engineering Insight: Natural aptitude for understanding and repairing technology.
- Authority Systems Knowledge: Grew up around classified tech through her mother’s work.
- Quick Thinking: Improvises under pressure; can adapt plans mid-execution.
- Diplomacy: Bridges trust between Vear and others.
Personality
- Warm, compassionate, and idealistic.
- Determined to fight injustice, even without combat training.
- Curiosity often pushes her into danger.
Motivations
- Justice: Opposes the Authority’s exploitation of others.
- Loyalty: Stays by Vear’s side despite danger.
- Discovery: Fascinated by Edson’s ancient mysteries.
- Relationship with mother: Lyra & Rho Talren – A relationship marked by distance and duty. Rho’s work for the Authority leaves little space for warmth, yet beneath her cool exterior lies a buried, unspoken love. Their rare moments together are brief, formal, and fleeting—touches of affection in a life ruled by watchful eyes.
Relationship with Vear
Lyra was the first to recognize Kor’s intelligence and humanity, risking her safety to protect him. Over time, their bond becomes a partnership—rooted in trust, shared purpose, and mutual respect. She serves as Vear’s moral anchor, reminding him of the human cost behind his decisions.
In the Narrative
- Acts as the first bridge between Vear and the human world.
- Key to uncovering and accessing restricted Authority technology.
- Drives several pivotal plot turns by challenging orders and authority figures.
- Her interrogation by Thalos shows the regimes fearnot just of what Vear is, but of her belief in him.
- Her rise as a resistance leader mirrors Vears departure through time. While he seeks truth in the past, she becomes the spark in the present.
- Lyra is not a side character. She is the counterbalance to destiny. Proof that courage can come not from power, but from conviction.
Authority Civilian
Student
Rebel Sympathizer