Saint Tagara

Saint Tagara (a.k.a. Saint of Fangs, Windswept)

Tagara is one of the Saints in the Fellowship of Suns, the dominant religion of Alorin Empire. She is known as the Saint of Fangs and Windswept. Soldiers and warriors will often pray to her before a battle, asking her to turn the winds in their favor and carry their spirits to victory.

History

Early Life

Little is known about her life. She hailed from the Haunt, the unconquerable stretch of desert separating the Heartlands and the Northern Triune, and that she was the heir to the chief before her tribe was attacked and enslaved by the slavers from Sygmaer. Even as a girl, she was a warrior, but the men from the Heartlands drew whips from the flames, scarring her and casting her in chains.
It is in slavery that she met Aloria. The two became the greatest of friends, despite their differences, and escaped during a riot. When Aloria went on her quest to push back the Sutherland Brotherhood, a union between the two mighty Heartland regions known as Turgstan and Sygmaer, it was only natural that Tagara would accompany.

War against the Sutherland

Aloria and Tagara brought together strangers that became a circle of friends, a party that would become legends. It was in this war that Tagara made a name for herself as a natural war-leader, both on the frontlines and from a far. It is said the tactics she devised are still in use to this day. It is said Tagara killed three of Sygmaer's legendary Grey Knights in battle. The siege ended with the death of Sygmaer's King, Balron the Iron Lord, at the hands of Aloria, Tagara, and Horis.
They aided the resisting regions before finally leading the counter-invasion into the region of Sygmaer and laying siege to the capital city of Kaldin.

Founding of an Empire

Tagara was a vital member of the Empire, a new union between several allied regions that resisted the invasion of the Sutherland Brotherhood. Tagara served as one of the Empire's generals as well as the leader of the scouting regiments.
However, the early death of Aloria cut deep into the Windswept's heart. She was granted leave by Horis, who had been named the new Emperor by Aloria due to his royal ties and Fyrian blood. Tagara assembled her lieutenants and bid them farewell, leaving her affairs well in order.

Journey's End

Tagara traveled north of the Heartlands, passing through her old lands, and into the Northern Triune. Although none on this side of the Mountains of the Sentinels knew of her, she earned a reputation as a wandering warrior. She slayed monsters and bandits alike. She saved those in need. Tagara and war had become an inseparable of pair.
One recurring figure in her adventures was Gyrta Halinsdame, one of the fabled Champions of Glory and often dubbed the War-Weaver. The two worked together often, both holding great respect for the other. However, something greater blossomed between the two women: love, a fire born of similar hearts and lives. But it was Tagara that turned away, fearing what the loss of another loved one would do.
However, perhaps the most significant story to Tagara was the birth of her son, Alor, named after her old friend. Tagara had been imprisoned alongside a man named Heimlyn, a former Shifter from Tel Raiq. The two found comfort in each other's company, but sadly, Heimlyn was killed before his son was born.
Tagara managed to escape her imprisonment and raised Alor on the road, training him in much the same manner she was trained. They lived for nearly four years on the road before tragedy struck once more. Alor had been taken captive and used as leverage against Tagara. His captors, holding a deep-seated grudged against the Champions of Glory, commanded Tagara to kill Gyrta Halinsdame.
The Windswept did as she was ordered and set up an ambush to kill the War-Weaver; however, Gyrta had anticipated the attack and the two friends fought. After an intense battle, Gyrta subdued Tagara and unmasked her. Angry, the War-Weaver demanded to know what caused her old friend to attack her. Tagara explained and, to her surprise, Gyrta accepted and offered her aid. Now united, Tagara and Gyrta, along with some of her most trusted warriors, worked together to free Alor.
Reunited with her son, Tagara looked beyond the whispering wind and saw a life she did not want Alor to have. It was on this day that Tagara asked Gyrta if she would still accept the old Saint's company. Gyrta, of course, accepted. And so it was that the wind finally settled and, for the first time, saw the sun rise behind it.

Legacy and Worship

Tagara is one of Saints worshiped in the Fellowship of Saints, primarily seen as a protector and defender. The stories of her time in the Northern Triune, particularly her romance with Gyrta Halinsdame, are largely ignored by official doctrines. Many have criticized this as not following the Aloria's divine command after her death to look at the stories of the Saints for guidance; after all, it was this very command that lead to the founding of the Fellowship religion.
Towards the north of the Heartlands, there is a cult known as the Hawk's Talons that deeply revere Tagara and have accepted the later parts of Tagara's life into their doctrine. However, this cult is aggressively militant, which has hindered its spread in areas it doesn't already hold power in. They have largely focused on Tagara's role as an aggressor and, some argued, ignored her role as a bodyguard, defending not just those she loves, but innocent strangers as well.
In the end, the worship of Tagara is a darker subject than the worship of the other Saints, save Yolde, Aloria's spymaster and an alleged blasphemer. Tagara's bisexuality is cause for much debate as the Fellowship are also followers of Altri, the God of Flames and Life; as a result, they only accept marriage between a man and a woman, the only pairing that can result in life. Some say the controversy suits Tagara, however. A figure of conflict in life should be a figure of conflict in death as well, yes? But maybe they should look to the source of those conflicts, see why Tagara fought so hard, for surely they would see she did not fight for personal gain. In the end, she fought for change, for a better future. For the sunrise.

Mental characteristics

Sexuality

Bisexual

Relationships

Saint Tagara

Friend / Lover (Vital)

Towards Gyrta Halinsdame

3

Frank

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Gyrta Halinsdame

Friend / Lover (Vital)

Towards Saint Tagara

5

Honest

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History

The two fought together and competed against one another on many occasions. Romantic feelings blossomed between the two but it wasn't until Gyrta helped rescue Tagara's son, Alor, that they finally acted on those feelings. However, there was also a small rivalry between the two prideful women. Both saw their fair share of victories and defeats in these friendly competitions.

Art Credit:

The Protectress by Simon Pape
Burning-Tree Emissary by Izzy Medrano
Ancient tree by avvart

Life

1472 ED 1534 ED 62 years old

Spouses

Siblings

Gender

Female

Eyes

Silver

Hair

White, shaved on one side

Height

5'10''

Weight

150