Yihdra is the sole heir of the once-prestigious Arvoln mage lineage. Her family traditionally held the title of the “Royal Scepter,” charged with researching magic for the benefit of the realm. In her youth, a court power struggle led to her father’s defeat and the exile of the entire Arvoln household from the capital. Stripped of status and wealth, Yihdra grew up in semi-seclusion near the city of Mezas, devoting herself to arcane studies to restore her family's status and reputation.