Haniwa

**Haniwa** is one of the two miraculously-sighted twins born to Maghra. She and her brother Kofun are the main targets of Queen Kane's wrath. Both therefore require Baba Voss's protection and help on their journeys through the world of *SEE*. Proud, determined, and strong daughter of Maghra, Haniwa grows to be more rebellious than her twin brother Kofun, and more curious about their true origins. This is shown by her willingness to create weapons, such as her bow and arrow, using knowledge from the books. This goes much against the beliefs of Kofun, who does not think the books should be used for the development of weapons.

While children, their parents realize Haniwa and Kofun have to the ability to see. Raised with the Alkenny and forced to keep her sight a secret while growing up, Haniwa’s restlessness continuously grows. Haniwa continues to want to grow as a person and do what she feels is right for the human race. In her efforts, she is willing to add a stranger to what is left of the Alkenny Tribe, Boots—another child of Jerlamarel. This desire to do whatever she feels is right to reach the goals she sets herself can sometimes place others at risk. This is evidenced when Boots betrays the remaining members of the Alkenny as he lures them into a cave, seemingly leaving them for dead.

## Biography

### Early life with the Alkenny

Haniwa and her twin brother Kofun were born on the day that Queen Kane's Witchfinder army, led by Tamacti Jun, found and assaulted the Alkenny Village. She was the daughter of Maghra, and fathered by the heretic Jerlamarel, who claimed to have the power of sight. Baba Voss, the village chieftain, had fallen for Maghra after she stumbled into the village pregnant and intended to raise the children as his own. On the day of their birth, mere hours old, Haniwa and Kofun were carried by their mother across a bridge made by Jerlameral that allowed the Alkenny to escape the Witchfinders.

Growing up in New Alkenny, it soon became clear that Haniwa and Kofun were both able to see. They hid this fact from the rest of the Alkenny, although Maghra, Baba Voss, and Paris were aware of their secret. On the twins' twelfth birthday, Paris reveals to Haniwa and Kofun that their true father is named Jerlamarel, and he has left them a gift: a crate of books for them to learn from. Jerlameral also leaves them a message, explaining why he had to leave and that he will be waiting for them when they decide to leave the village. The knowledge of the books are kept secret from Maghra—who had previously forbade them from being given to the children, although Baba Voss comes to learn of Paris' actions and keep it secret from his wife. As Haniwa and Kofun grow, they devour the knowledge in the books until they reach the age of seventeen.

### A new friend

While captured by the Trivantian forces, Haniwa is kept in a facility. She is looked after by Lieutenant Wren. Haniwa discovers the secret that Wren is hiding—her ability to see. She attempts to overcome Wren to escape, but can't kill her. The two begin to bond, with Wren taking Haniwa throughout the city, eventually to a secret place unsighted people can go to. In there, Wren discovers Haniwa can read which shocks her. Haniwa begins to read her "*Alice in Wonderland*".

Haniwa starts to develop feelings for Wren and they both kiss. Haniwa tries to convince Wren to help her escape and go with her. Wren refuses however, citing that she doesn't want to leave Trivantes as life is there. Upon finding out Edo Voss wants to use Haniwa for breeding sighted children, Wren elists the now captured Baba Voss and Tamacti Jun to free her which they do. Leaving Wren in Trivantes, Haniwa travels with Baba and Tamacti to an agreed location to meet Paris and Kofun but neither are there. Haniwa spots a sign left by Kofun, pointing the trio to Pennsa.

En route to Pennsa, the trio are assaulted by slavers who wish to capture Haniwa. She and the group, however, are saved by a group known as "The Compass," comprised of female warriors. It is here Haniwa and Baba reunite with Paris who has a history with the group. Together they travel to the encampment for The Compass, where Baba and Haniwa are also reunited with Bow Lion. There the pair catch up and heal Baba, and then the group continue on their journey.

Haniwa and group arrive in Pennsa and fight their way up to Maghra's quarters. They are reunited with Maghra and Haniwa also catches up with Kofun. They are interrupted by Lord Harlan and Queen Kane who explain the situation. The Queen also invites the family to dinner where the situation is explained further, much to the confusion on Haniwa and Baba Voss. As Baba storms out of the dinner and it comes to an end, Haniwa and Kofun discuss the world and sight returning to it.

The next day, Baba, Maghra, and Harlan take a trip to meet with Trivantes to discuss a settlement that won't lead to war. In Pennsa, Paris warns Haniwa of a vision she had which indicated this meeting should not take place. Haniwa travels to the meeting location to warn Baba and Maghra, who inform her that it is too late and that she can stay and keep watch. Later, with a private agreement reached, Haniwa and discusses with Wren the sides of the war they are fighting. That night, the Trivantian delegation are killed with Queen Kane's assassins and war is now certain.

As Trivantian troops gather, Haniwa tries to plea with Wren to stop the war but it is too late for this and it begins. Haniwa, along with Kofun, inform their parents they intend to join the battle and do so, much to their frustration. Haniwa fights in the battle and is eventually victorious. She asks Wren of her next move going forwards.

### Wanting a better future

In Pennsa, Charlotte stays with Haniwa to watch over her. The pair discuss the implications of Wolffe’s birth on the family, and how that would affect the family dynamic. While walking, Haniwa sees someone she believes is sighted. Over dinner, she reveals this but is met with resistance to helping the person by Maghra and Kofun, citing they may not be sighted and may not want to be discovered. Haniwa grows frustrated, wanting to fight for a better future for all sighted people, including Kofun’s son. She calls on Kofun to be a better father which causes him to storm out. She further blames Maghra for Baba leaving the family as well.

Later, Haniwa sees someone giving a speech against sighted people. A large group gathered and the sighted person Haniwa saw is brought out ready to be burned. Haniwa speaks out, trying to prevent this and is nearly captured herself. Charlotte leads her away. Haniwa believes the Witchfinders should fear the sighted and is upset by what they are doing. She also continues to press Kofun when he comes back from his horse ride about what it means to be a father. He storms off again because of this.

Haniwa visits Baba in prison and discusses with him what has happened to him but also Paya. She leaves as her mother enters. After being out with Charlotte, the pair go back to Haniwa’s room. Before they enter, Charlotte senses a presence in the room and rushes in before finding out that it is Wren. Haniwa calls off the attack and embraces Wren. Charlotte leaves and Haniwa hears what Wren has to say. Haniwa joins the group as Wren explains the power of the bombs Tormada weilds and what a next move should be. Haniwa agrees with going to the House of Enlightenment to destroy the bombs. During the night, Haniwa wakes to see Wren by the fire. She comforts her partner after being told Wren is concerned after leaving her family and her battalion, the latter of which is punishable by death.

Later, Haniwa watches on as three Witchfinders are hanged.

Haniwa and the group begin their journey to the House of Enlightenment and pick Ranger up along the way. When they arrive there, Haniwa joins Charlotte and Wren in freeing the children. Haniwa frees Sheva from her cell, with the latter doing so reluctantly given their history. Nonetheless, they join Baba, Kofun, and Ranger outside before they have to go back inside to hold up due to Trivantian forces arriving. Harlan is with them.

Inside the House, Haniwa and the group prepare for the Trivantians to enter. Haniwa is taught by Sheva how to use a gun. When the Trivantians enter, Sheva fires the gun near Haniwa towards Trivantian soldiers. This causes Haniwa’s ears to ring, and Sheva reassures her that this feeling will pass. The group are able to defeat Trivantian forces and Haniwa joins the group outside where they confront Harlan. After they agree a plan to warn Pennsa of the threats from Tormada’s plans, Baba goes back into the House and begins to ignite a fire. Haniwa realises this and goes in to stop him before being confronted by Kofun. She is distraught at the knowledge being destroyed, but Kofun pushes back, highlighting everything the House stands for, including the production of Tormada’s bombs. Haniwa highlights the knowledge and the House being the last hope for the sighted. The pair clash when Haniwa pulls out a gun and points it at Kofun. She is eventually disarmed and Baba has to split the pair up.

Outside, Haniwa says goodbye to Charlotte as she takes the children to safety. She then speaks to Sheva, apologising for her home being destroyed. Sheva says not to worry - there are others.

On the way to Pennsa through the lowlands, Haniwa speaks to Kofun about their different points of view at the House. Later though, Haniwa and the group are assaulted by a tribe known to be cannibals. Haniwa helps the group fight them off, but is captured along with Harlan. At the cannibal base, Haniwa tries to plan an escape with Harlan and this does not work initially. She talks with Harlan reluctantly about how they never talk and how she is scared currently. Harlan is taken away before he can cut his bonds free and Haniwa fears for their lives. However, he is able to free himself and kill the cannibal in the room and also free Haniwa. The pair fight their way out of the building, but Harlan obtains severe wounds and is dying. Haniwa comforts him and hears of Harlan’s feelings towards Maghra. She is given the keys to Pennsa as he passes away.

Haniwa and group arrived in Pennsa and nearly immediately caught in the bombardment from Tormada’s forces. Haniwa joins the group in rescuing Maghra from the rubble of the palace. As Maghra rests from the resulting injuries, Haniwa joins Tamacti in assessing their situation, where they find the exits covered off by Trivantian forces. Haniwa informs her mother of this, and later tells her that Harlan has died and further gives her mother the key to the city which Harlan wanted her to have. After Maghra wakes from a further sleep after fainting, the pair work out what the key to the city is for. Open a small chest with it, and within it is a map to underground tunnels. Maghra says that Harlan is always three steps ahead, and Haniwa tells her mother than Harlan loved her.

Later, Haniwa goes with Wren and finds the location to the tunnels in person. After consulting Maghra, the group later join citizens of pincer in the tunnels to escape. While there, Haniwa and family realise that Baba is missing.

As the bombs fall on Pennsa and Kofun is nearly killed in a cave-in, Haniwa joins the group in leaving the tunnels to go and help Baba. Once Maghra kills Sibeth, the group and Tamacti Jun’s soldiers descend on the camp. Haniwa goes to help Baba after he is injured by one Tormada’s bombs. He says to Haniwa not to follow him as he goes to destroy the bombs and end the conflict. As he advances towards the bombs, Haniwa covers him with arrow fire. She then watches on as Baba destroys the bombs and is killed along with the Trivantian forces.

In the aftermath, Haniwa and Wren get married and Haniwa gets involved in peace negotiations with Bank, the Trivantian representative. Haniwa is unhappy Bank still sees the sighted as the enemy and Haniwa argues Bank really doesn’t want them as the enemy. Bank takes this as a threat and Haniwa storms out. Later, Haniwa sits with Maghra and Kofun where they discuss future plans, including Kofun becoming King. Haniwa objects, citing that sighted people don’t belong here. Haniwa later meets with Charlotte and is presented with a gift from Sheva - a map to more sighted people.

Haniwa and Wren make the journey without saying goodbye to the others. When they arrive inside the large structure, they are greeted by Michaela and introduced to the other sighted people in the building, which turns out to be the New York Public Library.

## Appearances

* Season 1
	+ "Godflame" (First appearance)
	+ "Message in a Bottle"
	+ "Fresh Blood"
	+ "The River"
	+ "Plastic"
	+ "Silk"
	+ "The Lavender Road"
	+ "House of Enlightenment"
* Season 2
	+ "Brothers and Sisters"
	+ "Forever"
	+ "The Compass (episode)"
	+ "The Witchfinder"
	+ "The Dinner Party"
	+ "The Truth About Unicorns"
	+ "The Queen's Speech"
	+ "Rock-a-Bye"
* Season 3
	+ "Heavy Hangs the Head"
	+ "Watch Out for Wolves"
	+ "This Land is Your Land"
	+ "The Storm"
	+ "The House of Enlightenment"
	+ "The Lowlands"
	+ "God Thunder"
	+ "I See You"

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Godflame"
2. ↑ "Message in a Bottle"
3. ↑ ”Heavy Hangs the Head”
4. ↑ ”Watch Out for Wolves”
5. ↑ "This Land is Your Land"
6. ↑ ”The Storm”
7. ↑ ”The House of Enlightenment”
8. ↑ ”The Lowlands”
9. ↑ ”God Thunder”
10. ↑ ”I See You”