Rānā

"'Ugh! Again with the hierarchies! You people and your 'Ci-vi-li-za-tion'...'"- Rānā in Shadows of the Past

Rānā was introduced in the Origins of Ukodor, Prequel Episode 3.

Backstory
Rānā was born and spent much time in the Whispering Wilds, far from any cities. However, as is custom of the nomadic Tarvé, her tribe was never in one place for too long. This gave her an excellent understanding of much of the Fey Ward and Air Ward and she is never lost as long as she is in nature. Due to her tribal upbringing, she is wary of outsiders and doesn’t trust those who live in settled communities, seeing them as traitors to mother earth, referred to simply as Ama (from Early Primitive Elvish). This even includes her fellow elves. While she often comes across wood elves, she feels that even they are betraying their true nature.

As so many Tarvé do, once Rānā reached adulthood, she struck off on her own, eager to see even more of Ukudor. Her travels exposed her to many other races and creatures, as she often wandered through regions that bordered villages and cities. While still distrustful of others, she started to see that many creatures are born into their circumstances and have no control over their lot in life. She soon realized that it was those in power who were to blame. They were the reason people had lost their connection with Ama and why so many lived in poverty. She believes that those in power created societal systems and government in order to maintain that power and make themselves richer and more powerful. Rānā soon realized than many beings who lived in cities had become dependent upon society, relying on jobs and the exchange of coin for goods and services. If dropped in the woods, they would be unable to survive on their own. She is also distrustful of religious people. Rānā sees religion as simply another way for the powerful to control people. Rānā started to wonder if there was a way she might be able to help the less fortunate, reconnect them with Ama and make it so they aren’t dependent upon society for survival. She is eager to tear down those in power and help restore the natural balance of life. She soon realized that in order to do so, she must find like-minded beings to help her. Lately she's been based in the Forest of Fools and hasn't yet ventured east of the Lost Foothills.

Due to her nomadic and solitary upbringing, Rānā doesn’t always communicate well with others. She tends to be blunt and say exactly what she’s thinking. She has no understanding of societal norms, nor does she care to understand them.