Arima Kinyo

Arima Kinyo was the daughter of Arima Itami and Queen of Ilaka through her husband Argiris Kostides. Eventually, she was exiled back to Hashin and began growing her political influence again.

## Early Life

Kinyo was born in Iwakita on Jika 14 **489PR** to Prince Arima Itami and Yamagata Inano.

Her early childhood was spent learning under the guidance of the tutors in Iwakita Palace and her father. When Itami was crowned Emperor in **507PR**, Kinyo became a Princess.

Wishing to further her intelligence, she studied at Hashin University, graduating in **509PR**.

## Marriage

In **510PR**, Itami was approached by Ilakan King Argiris Kostides about an alliance. Knowing that it would greatly benefit both nations, the deal was sealed with marriage, Kinyo marrying Argiris and becoming Queen of Ilaka.

The couple had their first son, Nasos, in **511PR**. A daughter named Loukia in **512PR** and another son named Narikama in **519PR**.

## Queen

As Queen she remained closely by Argiris’s side, using her own small influence simply to enhance her learning, spending a lot of their time in the vast Library of Andreas.

During the breakdown with the Nirvan Republic she tried to keep the King calm, but failed, eventually leading to the Asger War. Each day through the war she tried to distract herself, teaching her children and visiting the library often. At one point she had to start bringing guards with her, the populace angry about all the lost battles to the Nirvans.

In **517PR** both her and Argiris were personally brought into the firing line, insulted by Vibius who made a series of statements and remarks that damaged their reputation and the reputation of Ilaka.

Furious, Argiris built an army, marching out to defeat Vibius in battle. Though, when they dueled it was a pitiful display, the King left dying on the field.

### Queen Mother

With Argiris dead, the couple's son Nasos took the throne at the age of 7, being covered through regency via a council of Kostides family members.

Their first act was to make peace with the Nirvan Republic, Kinyo there to help support her son during the tough time. After accepting the offers, and losing the crown, Vibius and the Nirvans would eventually return to Nirva.

Kinyo would stay mostly quiet by this time, giving birth to a son conceived before Argiris left for battle.

### Exile

In **529PR** Nasos became old enough to leave his regency and rule alone. Angry that he didn’t have a lot of influence and power, he acted out, making many unsatisfactory decisions, using violent means to achieve them.

One of these acts was arresting his Uncle Apelles, removing any claims to the throne. Then, with the same reasoning, he exiled Kinyo, his sister Loukia and Narihasa back to Hashin.

He would be assassinated in **530PR** by his own Royal Guard.

When Kinyo returned she was accepted into Hashin, her father still Emperor at the time.

## Hashin

With her children, Kinyo began spreading her influence, doing so to survive the embarrassment of being exiled by her own son and losing her title of Queen. Still, with her wit and charm, she managed to make a holding for herself, keeping it even when her father abdicated in favour of Kageki in **536PR** before dying in **537PR**.

In **535PR** she used her influence to marry her son Narikama to Princess Toku, daughter of Kageki.

She would welcome her granddaughter Hitsu in **537PR**, spending most of her time taking care and tutoring her.

## Death

Kinyo died in **555PR**, living just long enough to see Hitsu get married to Seong-Min, an aristocrat from the Sunwarm Guild.

She was surrounded by her family and friends, and given two days of mourning, ordered by Emperor Kageki.