Empress Eleanora
Empress Eleanora Sultana Tirasian rules alongside Emperor Sharidan as consort of the Tiraan Empire. Born to the nobility and married into the Tirasian dynasty, she is no mere ornament of the court — an informed citizen knows the Empress is an active force in Imperial governance, valued for her counsel, her diplomacy, and her management of the Empire's tangled web of noble Houses and foreign relations.
She is striking in appearance — sable hair, deep mahogany skin, and dark eyes — and famous in equal measure for her intelligence and her temper, the latter kept under formidable control. Those who have dealt with her describe a sharp wit and a "tongue like a blade." She is practical, reserved, and known to prefer the quiet company of books to the spectacle of the court.
It is widely understood at court that the Empress holds real influence, complementing the Emperor's careful public rule with her own command of diplomacy and intrigue. The imperial couple are spoken of as partners in governance, presenting a united and stable face for the Silver Throne.