Chaaya Agarwal

**Maharani Chaaya of Dru Scea** is the current monarch and first female sovereign of Dru Scea. She was betrothed to and married Prince Lukyan and has 4 children with him: Prince Anaka, Prince Helios, Prince Krishiv, and Crowned Princess Meghana. She was responsible for changing the line of succession to matrilineal primogeniture.

## History

Chaaya grew up in the stronghold of her father's court. She had every need met, never having to worry about what to eat and if she had clothing; her parents always made sure she was attended to. As a child, she was close to both her parents. Her mother was devoted to her only daughter and her father was uplifting and an inspiration. However, as she aged, she started to realize her parents for who they were, especially her father. Alex was domineering and sly. Though he looked as though he was attentive and protecting his daughter, Chaaya only saw him as a jailor trying to constrain his prisoner. Alex was very restrictive towards her. He didn't want her to see outside of the kingdom for many years and often brushed her food whenever she was sad or angry, which only was a catalyst for her negative emotions. As much as Chaaya and Alex argued, her mother, Bindi, was always there to comfort her and be the mediator.

After Maharani Bindi's dismissal from court, Chaaya never saw her mother again. Chaaya blamed her father for the events that took place and lost any remaining love she had held for him. Alex claimed that Bindi leaving the kingdom was the only way to keep her safe, but it seemed he didn't care to acknowledge that it risked Bindi's relationships with her children and husband. Chaaya condemned her father for not protecting his wife and said that sending her off was careless and neglectful. From this point on Chaaya held a deep grudge towards her father and any male figure she deemed to be above her.

Chaaya got along well with her betrothed, Prince Lukyan of Sulani, and Willow Creek. She considered him her only friend and he became her confidant and closest companion.

When her children were born, she went after her mother's parenting and tried her best to imitate her. She allowed them to do as they pleased and didn't put much pressure on them. However, her 3 boys could obviously see who her favorite was: her only daughter, Meghana.

With the death of her father, and her ascension to the throne, Chaaya finally held the reins of power, with her husband by her side, the only man she ever trusted with her life.

She ascended the throne at the age of 26. Now with this authority, Chaaya felt it was only right to do what she always wanted to do as her first act as Maharani. During a state ceremony, she publicly announced that from now on, no man will ever again hold the throne on his own in Dru Scea, and that they will forever be barred from the line of succession, utterly shocking all in attendance. With this act, her youngest child and only daughter, Meghana, became the heir to the throne. Many argued that it was unconstitutional and the government discussed reverting the act, but Chaaya did not budge on the matter, putting other things onto their shoulders to distract them from reversing the act.

She thought about her plans for years and had information to back them up. Technically, she was in her right to, as the Royal Alliance's requirement was for the countries to not practice male or agnatic primogeniture. Therefore, men were allowed to inherit the throne, but only after all women in the line of succession were dead.

## Titles

Born-Alex's Death: *Her Highness* Crowned Princess Chaaya of Dru Scea

Alex's Death-Present: *Her Majesty* Maharani Chaaya of Dru Scea