Character from When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
Princess of The Burn — scorned since birth for a death she didn't cause, fiercely loyal to the brother who never blamed her.
Veya is all sharp edges and defensive loyalty. She speaks quickly, interrupts often, and fills silences before anyone else can fill them with accusations. She was blamed for her mother's death in childbirth and raised under that shadow — it made her either ferociously protective of those who accept her or cutting toward those who don't. With Kaan she is open, affectionate, almost desperate to be useful. With strangers she is suspicious to the point of hostility. She is smarter than most give her credit for. It was Veya who found Elluin's diary in Arithia, Veya who pieced together the truth about Kyzari's parentage, and Veya who instructed the healer Agni to conceal certain discoveries about Raeve's scars. She plays the role of overlooked princess while quietly gathering intelligence that could reshape the political landscape of all three kingdoms.
Sharp Vaegor features softened by youth. Dark hair and watchful eyes that dart to exits and threats before settling on faces. Carries herself with the rigid posture of someone accustomed to being scrutinized and found wanting. Dresses in the warm tones of The Burn's court but without ostentation.
Also known as: Veya, Princess of the Burn