⚔️ TBN Tai ⚔️

RELATIONSHIPS: Dagasi (mate)

PERSONALITY: Blunt and sarcastic, she craves the thrill of combat and has no respect for cowards or those who fight dishonorably. She firmly believes a leader must be strong and although she tends to look down on non-saber species, she will respect anyone who bests her in a fight. As Dagasi's mate she's surprisingly sweet and devoted, always willing to protect her even if it could cost her her life, however she has a hard time recognizing Dagasi's flaws. Although she's not stupid by any means, but TBN still considers herself more like the brawn to Dagasi's brain.

Backstory:

One of the two Queens of the North alongside her mate Dagasi. When Dagasi rose to power, TBN's believed the rumors that she was power-hungry and killed her mother solely to take her rank, and this belief was apparently cemented when Dagasi started forcing other northern clans to join hers and her cause. Thinking that she was a danger to saberkind, TBN plotted against Dagasi and infiltrated her pride to try and kill her. Although her assasination attempt failed and Dagasi could've killed TBN after quickly overpowering her, she spared her life, which left TBN confused and angry. After realizing that the rumors about Dagasi had been greatly exaggerated by rival clans who were wary of her, Dagasi offered TBN a high-ranking position within her clan, claiming that someone with TBN's skills could always be put to good use. TBN initially rejected the offer but she stayed in Dagasi's territory, having secret meetings with her. TBN's animosity towards Dagasi eventually led to understanding, and they found common ground in recognizing a worthy rival out of each other. This finally made TBN understand why she had been spared, and knowing that Dagasi wasn't half as bad as the rumors would claim, TBN pledged her loyalty and accepted to stay beside the Queen.
Their relationship evolved into that of admiration for each other until they gradually fell in love, realizing they didn't want to be apart from each other.