Unfortunately I really suck at drawing the same character multiple times, but that is supposed to be the same character up there just in and out of armor. The first one is her in the attire she wears around her own court, the second she is wearing her mother’s armor and wielding her father’s zweihänder.
So Grand Marchioness Foira Edemaera is the 19 year old main character. The Edemaera family are one of the imperial family’s strongest supporters. Originally they controlled a northern march along the border, battling foreign invaders and conquering ever greater swaths northward. Their main force was South quelling a rebellion when the Jolla horde’s conquered their way across the continent and finally invaded the Empire. During a several day battle at the pass leading to the capital, Dorell Edemaera turned back the horde and chased them northwards until they eventually disappeared into the jungles. For their efforts they were awarded the fortress built to protect the pass and it’s nearby village. For several generations they were the primary power in imperial politics, until a succession dispute led to their losing the better part of their northern territories to treachery and foreign invaders. When all was said and done, the family had split in two, the Edemaeras and the Montgraives with the Edemaeras controlling only the fortress near the capital and it’s lands. The Edemaeras however kept the title Grand Marchess, allowing the holder to assume command of the imperial army during war with foreign powers.
Although their star may not seem to be on the rise, they are still renowned for the quality of their soldiers, and carry a high rank in the imperial court. It is widely accepted that anyone hoping to attain power over the court will have to deal with them in one manner or another.