Henna

Personality
Thoughtful and reserved, the complete opposite of her sister Luka. She is seen as wise and regal.

Biography
Hegna and her sister Luka were born on Ashnali in the safety of the Ashna Maiden homeworld. They never experienced the travesty of living in pirate controlled space but like all girls born on their world, were forced into service to the Ashna Maidens. Hegna embraced the teachings of Ashna and swore to vows of celibacy, quickly entering into service as Ashna Maidens. She quickly excelled in her training and progressed quickly through the ranks. Hegna developed a very strategic mind and over time gained recognition for her intelligence and forethought. She lead a number of strategic victories over the pirate bands as a Keeper and eventually progressed to the rank of Avatar as one of the youngest at the time. Her reputation left a mark on her sister who joined the Ashna Maidens just a few years after her. The younger sibling didn’t have similar aspirations, and instead became a Scion of Ashna where she reveled in killing. She garnered a different reputation, one known for brashness and cruelty on the battlefield. This caused contention between the two as Hegna often would scold Luka, her actions seen as beneath her. Over time, their relationship improved and Luka improved as well. She began to think more like a leader and under he sisters guidance eventually gained enough standing to get set on her own path to becoming an Avatar. The two still have bouts of conflict, but are very close.

Motivation
Hegna wants to protect her sister and her family, she sees the pirates as a direct threat to their safety and constantly thinks of her sister when she’s away on the battlefield.

Goal
Hegna wants to live her life in one of service to the Ashna Maidens. She has no interest in settling down or starting a family, but she sees that for her sister.

Conflict
Hegna watches her sister die in a battle with Jughent. This shatters her and causes the women to struggle through her realization that she had tried to direct her sister's life.

Epiphany
Hegna comes to the realization that she has her own life now, her sister is dead but she can honor her memory by being true to herself.