Messana Tevos

**Messana Tevos** is an asari diplomat and orator from the city of Armali on Thessia. She was elected by the Asari Republics to the Citadel Council in 2099 following the retirement of her predecessor, Iliana K'Moor.

## Biography

### Childhood

Born and raised in the city of Armali on Thessia, Messana was the daughter of the asari resources manager of Armali Council, Suril Tevos, and her turian partner, retired soldier Quinitius Oraten. Her father passed before she could really form any memories with the man, so her rearing was left mainly up to her mother. A busy woman who was harsh on social mistakes and wise in the ways of oration, Suril ensured that her daughter was raised to have the wit of a comic and the political foresight to always weasel her way to the top.

Without any real attachment to her father or her culture beyond the genetic shuffling of her DNA, Messana did not garner the interest in alien species that many young asari foster. She was always more interested in her own people, their history and culture, and ultimately how they governed themselves: the Asari Republics. A political geek, she spent much of her free time participating in debates and chats throughout the e-democracy even before she was eligible to vote.

### Early Political Life

Graduating from the University of Armali in 1529 with the honor of *Sceyan be Suol* and a degree in Political Science, Messana immediately became more involved in politics, actively working with Matriarchs on topics she found herself drawn to.

### Rising Star

Tevos' many political victories led to her becoming a highly sought-after discussion member, despite her youthful age. By the time she had reached her Matron stage in 1833, she was considered by many to be a future Matriarch of renown in the works.

### Council Appointment

When her mentor, Councilor Iliana K'Moor announced in 2097 that she would be retiring from her posting in two years' time, Messana was instantly shot to the top of a short list of candidates with a real shot at winning the election and becoming the next asari representative on the Citadel Council.

She was questioned thoroughly during the campaign about her relative inexperience when compared to many of her competitors, mostly Matriarchs with centuries more experience than her. Despite her youth, she was favored for almost the entirety of the election cycle.

Winning the election outright in early 2099, Messana was appointed later that year to the position.

## Personality

### Friend of the Scoundrels

True to her own ideals, Messana is known to compromise even with the most unsavory characters across the galaxy. While it is not widely known, she has even brokered deals with the likes of Aria T'Loak.

### Species-Minded

Although she represents the interests of many species across the galaxy and must weigh decisions for them as well, Messana's heart truly lies with her own people. She does not hesitate to put the welfare of her own people over the interests and ideals of other species.

### True Diplomat

Messana is a politician through and through, seeking compromise over conflict in almost every instance. There are very few issues with which she draws a hard line against compromise, always pushing for diplomacy to win in the end over ideals and values.