Xenia

Xenia (Elvish: Seniya; Valian: Zenaia; born: Rilynda Torviir) is the current Archvicar of the House of the Illuminant, succeeding Uldros X as leader of the Church. She has not been seen or heard from since 1237 ADR, leading some to believe that she has died.

Born in Arastok, Shoar Kascia, Torviir was orphaned at a young age in the earthquake that hit the city in 1206 ADR. She briefly lived on the streets, until she was taken in by a local church. She became a paladin at the age of 19, and quickly rose in prominence, becoming the Bishop of Shoar Kascia in 1223 ADR. After assuming the position, she led the Shoar Kascian church in a massive effort to find a cure for the Dread Cough that, though ultimately unsuccessful, greatly reduced the number of deaths from the disease within the nation.

She was appointed the Vicar of Ketyx in 1228 ADR. Her relatively young age proved a divisive issue, with some seeing it as evidence of her having the favor of the gods, and others seeing her as too inexperienced for the position. Following the death of Uldros X in 1233 ADR, Torviir was unanimously elected as his successor. She chose Xenia as her vicarial name after Xenia the Martyr.