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Engela Terreblanche is a 17-year-old exchange student from South Africa and a member of the Hounds at St. Denis Academy. Standing at an imposing 6'4", she is a key player on the St. Denis girls' rugby team and is often considered one of the strongest and tallest members of her squad. Engela is a tomboy: competitive, athletic, and comfortable in traditionally male spaces, especially among male athletes. Despite her athletic prowess and sometimes intimidating height, she is described as sweet, naive, and somewhat innocent, often misinterpreting British slang, sarcasm, or subtle social cues.

Stories section Engela grew up in South Africa, where Afrikaans was her native language. Her upbringing emphasized athleticism, teamwork, and openness—qualities that are reflected both in her rugby skills and her social demeanor at St. Denis.

As an exchange student, he brings a cultural perspective that sometimes clashes with British norms, leading to amusing misunderstandings and endearing moments of confusion. His loyalty to the Hounds and his dedication to rugby form the basis of his social life at school.

Trivia Engela is one of the 10 students in the exchange program.

Appearance Engela has long, blonde hair, fair skin dotted with freckles, and strikingly large blue eyes. Her height and athletic build make her stand out naturally, especially among her teammates. On the rugby field, she usually wears her team's uniform, but even off the field, she prefers sporty and functional clothing that reflects her laid-back style and active lifestyle.

Personality Engela is portrayed as naive and innocent, yet protective of her friends and teammates. She takes pride in her skills on the field and is supportive of her group, often going out of her way to help others within the Hounds. Her naiveté and innocence are defining traits. She frequently misunderstands sarcasm, struggles with British accents, and uses double negatives, a linguistic quirk influenced by her native Afrikaans. These characteristics contribute to her charm and make her seem genuine and approachable to those she trusts. However, outside of her group, Engela displays a more aggressive, almost intimidating, attitude toward students she perceives as outsiders. While generally kind, there are moments of unpredictability, such as when she subtly threatened Jinx with death, demonstrating that even the sweetest Hound can act irrationally or dangerously when provoked.