Serafina Balkiz

Serafina Balkiz (Posthumously given the last name and title of Liberium) is an Effendiş Human from Bardonia, she was born in the city of Norfthorn. Some said she was part Bardonian and Norfthornian. 
==History==
===Early Life===
Serafina was born to Adem Balkiz, her father, and to Aysun Balkiz. She would attend school and get her high school degree and then University at the age of 18. She would initially attend the University of Dorasterrock, but later chose to attend the University of Karlsfell, studying in economics and financing. She would also in her free time go to the Equestrian Academy of Karlsfell. The academy served as military academy but also for leisure. Around this time she would meet a certain young Lieutenant. 
===Meeting Konstanty===
Serafina met Konstanty Polat at this same Academy. Konstanty was a Lieutenant-officer in the local cavalry division, Konstanty would teach her how to ride horses and improve. It is unknown how the two began falling for each other but in one conversation Serafina asked Konstanty, "Why is it that you do this? Why did you choose the military?" Konstanty responded with "I chose to teach you to see your smile, and I chose the military to protect that smile." Shortly after the two would begin dating. And it may have all been for that one answer.
===Her Role within Karlsfell===
Serafina despite what many would think for the time, actually played a pretty large role in the KRA and Karlsfell's political and economic situation. She notably would create the design for the KRA's rebel flag and organizing several fundraisers, notably she also dressed in a way that wasn't considered socially acceptable for the time. In one meeting with the KRA officers and the collections of donations, a junior officer of Konstanty commented on this, and Konstanty reacted by jabbing his junior and saying "In a new Effendiş society, and a new society for Karlsfell. Women will be at the forefront as much as we soldiers, and as such they will be respected as much." Many in Karlsfell also refer to her as the "Miss Paşa" mainly for her role but also for her being widely known as Konstanty's lover.
===Marriage and children===
After the battle of Corlu Plain, Konstanty proposed to Serafina, which she accepted, the two would be spouses for two years until getting married. Their marriage was held at their private resisdence, as the two chose to keep it private. The two would call it "The happiest day of our lives." They would also have three children their son Theodoros, whom is the heir to the Liberium throne. And their two daughters Zofia and Eliška. 
===Tragedy===
Years later Konstanty would pass away, this left her devastated. Many accounts recall that she wouldn't be seen by the public for weeks. It wasn't until Eirik Damerson Liberium, made a personal visit and comforted her. 
===Consulship===
Despite her Husbands death, many people in Karlsfell and the Karlfellian Parliament called upon her to serve as the new Consul, she would reject this until she was personally appointed by King Eirik. However there is some controversy to this as many say Apps was the rightful to the consulship. 
At her "State of the Consulship" Speech, she was seen wearing the same service uniform of her husband, the crowd applauded at this sight. At her speech she stated "I wish to continue my Husband's legacy, I wish for me to be as good as a leader as him. But I wish to keep you all happy and proud." This was statement was met with loud applause.
===Assassination and Death===
Many can recall the tragedy of her assassination. To this day it is unknown who committed this act. But many say it was in relation to her continuation of her Husband's legacy and reforms. 
She would be buried next to her Husband in Deutzan at the Paşa Garden.
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