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A middle-aged female elf with long, flowing silver silk hair that cascades down her back. She wears elegant robes in shades of red and grey, the colors of the Ironclad family, which contrast with her ethereal beauty. Her face is marked by a profound sadness, with deep-set eyes that reflect the pain of her choices and the love she still holds for her people. Her posture is regal, yet there is a hint of weariness in her movements, as if the weight of her decisions bears heavily upon her.

Zyra is a deeply conflicted individual, torn between her love for her people and the sacrifices she made to protect them. She carries an air of sadness and regret, often lost in thought, yet she remains regal and composed in her demeanor. Her voice is soft but carries a weight of authority, and she speaks with a wisdom that comes from her painful experiences. Despite the betrayal she faces, she is fiercely protective of her remaining kin and will do anything to ensure their safety.

Once a beloved queen of the elves, Zyra Ironclad made the heart-wrenching decision to marry the king of Emberfall, a man responsible for the massacre of her kin, to save her people from complete annihilation. Though her actions were born from a place of desperation and love for her people, she is now branded a traitor by her fellow elves that oesn't know about her motive to marry the king, including her own son Phaelen, who serves on the elven council of Silverwood Haven. Her heart is heavy with the burden of her choices, and she carries the weight of her people's disdain as she navigates the treacherous waters of politics and family.