Amara Ah-Marilla

Portrait of Amara

## **Biography**

Amara Ah-Marilla, reigning High Chieftess of the Tribal Court of Ahvrilla, Amara is renowned for uniting the Tribes of the Kievta Jungle, and establishing the first long-standing realm within the Jungle.

Amara Ah-Marilla is a head figure in leading the modernization of Ahvrilla, with the purpose of creating a stable society capable of protecting her subjects and their ancestral lands. Amara is well-known not only for her forward-thinking means of ruling, but also for her guardianship of Avis-Daita and Clan Ah-Marilla, seeking to create a long-standing history for both parties.

## **Nomadic Roots**

Amara Ah-Marilla was born into a once nomadic society known as the Ah-Marilla Tribe, this tribe resided within the borders of the Kievta Jungle, a vast eastern region of Avalor. Sole Daughter of Tara Ah-Marilla and Haleth Ah-Marilla, previous Chieftess and Chieftan of the Ah-Marilla Tribe, Amara was destined to one day rule. Amara possesses numerous memories from her early childhood, as her people treasure the memories of the land, and regard them as powerful entities.

### **Early Life**

Amara, sole daughter of the Ah-Marilla Clan, was joyfully welcomed by her tribe and parents. Amara's family cherished their sole child, devouting themselves to her protection and education. These factors have marked Amara's earliest years with fondness and learning. She was taught the teachings of Avis-Daita from a young age, developing a pro-found devotion to the faith, and admiration for the world around here. Amara was not only studious in her devotion to the learning of Avis-Daita, but also faithfully studied the arts of diplomacy, magic, and political skills necessary for her to the Ah-Marilla Tribe.

### **Migrational Patterns**

Since Amara Ah-Marilla was born into a nomadic society, she observed many unique regions of the Kievta Jungle, and encountered many diverse people. Amara was well-known for her sociability and likability, key factors contributing to her growing friendships with the different tribes of the Jungle. During this time, Amara did not only fosters amiable terms with fellow Kievtan Tribes, but also observed the natural ways of life. Amara, born as a Kievtan Elf, possessed their races unique ability to communicate with the vegetation and animal-life of the land. This ability assisted in Amara's understanding of the land, and the power it held.

While Amara had long experienced only the admiration of humans and elves, the Ah-Marilla Tribe also experienced aggressive encounters with distant western tribes. These encounters spurred Amara's curiosity within the different cultures, societies, and histories of the land, directing her towards further training of her combat abilities and education.

### **The Tribe's Demise**

Following her tribe's usual migrational route along the northern borders of the jungle, the Ah-Marilla Tribe encountered an event that would forever change Amara's way of life. Along the northern periphery of the Kievta Jungle, pass the Jungle's borders, the Ah-Marilla Tribe encountered a devastating battle. There existed two bands of people, one group known by the Ah-Marilla Tribe, while the other group was mysterious and unknown. The Ah-Marilla Tribe observed, as the unknown figures slaughtered the Kievta people with a unique practice of magic known as the Dark Arts. These Dark Arts were forbidden by Amara's tribe, as their religious teachings portray the practice as unique to Disciples of The Unspoken.

The Ah-Marilla Tribe had momentarily believed the battle to be a fight between two Kievtan groups, but upon the use of Dark Arts, was convinced otherwise. Not only had these unknown figures used forbidden magic, but they were attempting to kidnap Kievtan Elves. Upon observing such a precarious situation and the invading foreigners, Tara and Haleth Ah-Marilla directed the Ah-Marilla Tribe to support the fellow inhabitants of the jungle. This action would lead to the death of nearly the entirity of the Ah-Marilla Tribe, and the passing of Tara and Haleth Ah-Marilla. Upon their failure, the Ah-Marilla Tribe fled into the jungle, evading their death or kidnapping.

### **Ascension**

Following the massacre of Amara's tribe and the death of her parents, Amara was struck with mourning and sorrow. While comprehending this deep loss, Amara quickly reorganized her people, and attempted to process the previous events. With the passing of her parents, Amara Ah-Marilla became the new Chieftess of the Ah-Marilla Tribe, and called for her Tribe's immediate migration to the core of the jungle. There Amara Ah-Marilla would reach Kiada Erso, the World Tree, and would relay these events to the Guardians of Kiada Erso.

Amara would struggle with grief and anxiety during these travels, and become further reliant upon her devotion to her faith. Upon their arrival at Kiada Erso, Amara would immediately relay the sightings of practitioners of the Dark Arts, and the massacres these foreigners directed. This information led the Guardians and Amara Ah-Marilla to begin formal discussions upon the matter, seeking a solution to these invading foreigners they observed as The Voiceless Ones. These discussions would lead to a revolutionary agreement between the Guaridans and the Ah-Marilla Tribe.

The Ah-Marilla Tribe would form a realm, born around Kiada Erso and her roots, where they would unite the people of the Kievta Jungle, and guard her against the encroaching Voiceless Ones. In return, the Guardians vowed to recognize this new realm as the Guardian of Avis-Daita, and grant their recognition and support of the realm and their royal dynasty. This agreement, brought out through the personal proposition of Amara Ah-Marilla, ushered in a new area of prosperity throughout the jungle.