Genya Safin

Character from Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

A Tailor who was given to the queen as a spy and a toy — scarred by the Darkling's enemies for her loyalty, she rebuilt herself into a leader who wears her wounds as proof of survival.

Also known as: Genya, The Tailor

What They Know

• First known Tailor — Corporalki subtype that can alter physical appearance (eyes, hair, skin, bone structure)
• Placed in the Grand Palace as the Darkling's spy — forced to serve as the queen's beautician while the king abused her
• Scarred by nichevo'ya during the civil war — wears her wounds openly as a statement
• Leads the Corporalki in the Grisha Triumvirate alongside Zoya (Etherealki) and David/Leoni (Materialki)
• Married David Kostyk — the awkward Durast who loved her regardless of her scars
• Now teaches Tailoring as a standard Corporalki skill rather than her unique specialty

Connections

• married_to — david
• friend_of — alina
• betrayed_by — darkling
• leads — grisha_triumvirate

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