Katie Norvaelin

Rihanna—her round face with a neat bulbous nose and a scattering of golden freckles, large, clear eyes the color of mountain lakes. Pale porcelain skin. Fiery red hair, thick and lush, framed her face in curly waves, creating a sublime and vibrant image. Katie—her chiseled features, as if made of marble, her straight nose and noble cheekbones, an aristocratic coolness. Those same transparent blue eyes looked different—they shimmered with starlight. Her hair, just as lush and red, but shimmering with the hues of a sunset's flame.

The ancient Norvaelin family of the South, whose lands border the Reach and the Stormlands, were not great lords, but they were always reliable vassals, known for their loyalty and learning. The head of the family, Lord Edmar Norvaelin, is a man of the old school, who prefers books to swords, but is capable of leading an army when needed. His wife, Lady Elinor, died when their eldest daughter, Rhiana, was twelve. The youngest child in Salm is a boy, Christian. The family motto is "Burning makes us stronger." The Norvaelin coat of arms is a shield divided in two—the left half silver, the right a deep purple, the color of twilight. Above the division is a golden phoenix with outspread wings, rising from a fire that touches both halves.

Katie adores her sister—not as a role model, but as a protector. She sees Riana playing dangerous games and worries about her, but she doesn't try to dissuade her—she respects her choices too much. She's the one who stays by her side even when Riana gets involved in politics and dangerous games, and she does it quietly, without any fuss.

Her face is like an open book—she doesn't hide surprise, joy, or disgust. Her intuition and heart often work faster than her head. Katie knows how to remain silent when necessary. She knows how to be discreet, not draw unnecessary attention to herself, and not push her way into trouble—unlike her older sister, who constantly balances on the edge. Katie prefers to observe rather than interfere, to speak when she's confident in her words and to remain silent when she's unprepared for the consequences. She never argues with her father. Not out of fear, but out of respect and the understanding that his word is law in their house. She may disagree, but she will remain silent because she knows that her father doesn't need an argument, but peace and order. This makes her convenient for the family and at the same time less noticeable at court.