Princess Tokrai Seitotai

Slight, straight-backed, with her father's long face and a stillness she learned in a court that wanted her invisible. Passed the imperial examinations under a false name at twenty-two, placing third in the Dominion; when the fraud was discovered the ministers burned the paper and Makok has never forgiven her for making him do it. Reads four languages, plays buitso with generals, and has quietly cultivated the Rampart's commander for six years. Says almost nothing in council and is the only person there Makok is afraid of. Has her father's seal, or a copy of it. Good, patient, ruthless if required. The most capable heir in a century, and a woman.

Ties

• Emperor Tokrai Shaiku — father
• Grand Chancellor Seiro Makok — he has never forgiven her
• General Dezau Honmyan — has cultivated him for six years