Lady Daturai

Yussa Engwyn (Pupil, second in command)

**Avandra Daturai**, better known as **Lady Daturai**, is a revered monk and the current leader of the Sisterhood of the Black Sun.

## Description

### **Appearance**

Avandra Daturai, better known as Lady Daturai, is a revered monk and the current leader of the Sisterhood of the Black Sun.

Lady Daturai is an older Valenar with deeply tanned skin, a collection of scars showing across her body. She wears monkish robes toned a dark indigo, alongside a collection of golden tattoos over her muscular arms. Her uniform is the same as the rest of the Sisterhood, the only difference being the white and gold insignia that signifies her position as a leader. In addition, she wears an aristocratic coat, though keeps it hanging from her shoulders.

Avandra also wears striking golden face paint.

### **Personality**

Lady Daturai is cunning and wise. She keeps a level head, but regards those she meets with kindness, listening intently to whatever they may ask of her. She has strong beliefs regarding justice, honor, and the upkeep of the community, utilizing her political influence as the leader of the Sisterhood to aid Solaris. During this, as well, it was shown how she was unwilling to put up with disrespect towards her organization or the people of Solaris.

Avandra is known to be very welcoming: Crimson considers her highly influential in shaping her to be the monk she is today, a sentiment shared by the different members of the Sisterhood, notably Yussa. She also listened to Vladimir’s worries, encouraging him in response.

In addition, she has been accused of favoring certain members of the Sisterhood, letting their shortcomings go by without apprehension, in particular both Yussa as well as Crimson.

## Biography

### **Arc III: “The ice that slips through the cracks of Solaris"**

Lady Daturai was first talked about by Crimson when the situation regarding Caaerus, the Alluring King started getting more dire, attacks from his followers becoming more common amongst the streets of Solaris. At the same time, a conspiracy of corruption within the royal guards was discovered by Commander Adeline. The Toad Gangs aid in fighting against groups of Purple Mages such as The Starlights led to them getting invited to a Sisterhood meeting.

Within it, they met different members of the faction, most importantly Avandra. She managed the meeting between the crown, the Dacorian academy, and the Duke’s College, thanking the Toad Gang personally for their efforts against Caaerus and setting up funds for extra protection within the city. After this, she personally spoke with Vladimir about his concerns, and watched the rest of the gang from the distance.

The next time they met her was in the Solaris Town Hall, where she introduced them to both her pupil Yussa and the governor of Solaris, Lady Adrie. Within this meeting, Avandra kept both Crimson and Yussa from going at each other’s throats, whilst also demonstrating she has a personal friendship with Vesper.

## Relationships

### Crimson Boldrum

Crimson functions within the Sisterhood (alongside Yussa) as Daturai's second in command. They seem to have a close relationship of mutual respect and appreciation: Crimson speaks highly of her, introducing her as her mentor and the one who gave her the nickname of "Crimson". In return, Avandra seems to truly value Crimsons actions and worldview, forgiving her for her more dubious behaviors that others, such as Yussa, hold her accountable for.

Lastly, Avandra is one of the only people Crimson accepts teasing from without becoming defensive.

### Yussa Engwyn

Not much is known about their relationship outside of that Yussa is said to be Avandra's pupil, starting to work under her at about the same time as Crimson. Daturai was also the one who gave her the title of "Azure", though Yussa doesn't appear to utilize it as much anymore, only a few members of the Sisterhood and her own pupil Satya Carlamin referring to her as so. Avandra is known to poke fun at Yussa in the same affectionate fashion as she does with Crimson.

## References

1. ↑ Lord Halas: I'm inclined to believe the people can go on without pulling our resources so thin. The Crown is fighting it's own battle-- One could argue of more importance than Solaris' situation.

**Avandra**: ... The crown would be nothing without the people of Valenwood-- You know this. And they're currently dying under the hand of the chaos bringers who hide underneath our noses at all times. So please, Lord Halas, reason with me. The Sisterhood has kept the corruption of the royal guards a secret from the general public, something that if known would surely bring to question the King's methods. That would be a trouble we both would like to avoid, now, yes?

Lord Halas: ... Very well. Have it your way, Avandra.
2. ↑ **Avandra**: Keep those friendships you value close, young one. One day you will not have the same privilege-- the freedom gifted by youth... Utilize your time well. You'll do remarkable things one day. But it is not your obligation yet.

Vladimir Galanodel: ...Uh, yeah! I'll- I'll keep that in mind.
3. ↑ Yussa Engwyn: You got twenty people killed! and so many more could have died because of your lack of thought. How can you claim to follow our master's words? How are you still accepted here?

Crimson Boldrum: How are you accepted here? You bring in your first pupil and he's nothing more than a simple charlatan! He has no skill with his fists! And he keeps circling around Ava as if she were prey-- harassment, is what that's called!
4. ↑ The Toad Gang had already met Yussa on two different occasions, once when Vivion got in trouble with the Sisterhood and the other during the earlier meeting with the Powers That Be, but this was the first time they all were properly introduced! :)
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Yussa Engwyn: How can we trust you to have done the right thing, Jennah? Last time I checked you were the one who affirmed with confidence the thieves guild had left Sol--

Crimson Boldrum: Do not bring that up right now. We are past that, Azure. If you can't focus on the topic at hand maybe you should be removed from your position-- Actually, I could help you find your bearings, you always think best after a good beating anyways.

**Avandra**: Ladies, ladies. A total of twenty people died yesterday. I'm disappointed in you, honestly. I thought the both of you had dropped this silly rivalry already. Let us focus on the mission, before you're both dismissed.
6. ↑ Lady Adrie Vesper: Right! So... the usual cup of tea, Avandra?

**Avandra**: Tea sounds like just what I need. Always so giving, Adrie...