Azura

Azura, a character in "The Crown and the Flame" series, is an empress. She is first seen in book 3, chapter 1.

Appearance
Azura has long, white hair, blue eyes and fair skin. She wears a white gown with silver shoulder pads. She wears a silver crown with blue stones and a similar necklace.

Character Summary
Azura is an ambitious ruler who was born to a lowly family and fought her way to the throne of Ducitora. She has spies all over the Five Kingdoms who report back to her, which enables her to learn about Kenna and her friends.

She offered each of the rulers of the Five Kingdoms a share of Ducitora's wealth if they pledged allegiance to her. Under her terms, the rulers would still be allowed to rule their kingdoms as long as they stayed loyal to her. After they refused, the war against her that serves as the backdrop of the series began.

Azura has the power to control lightning, and is skilled enough in her abilities to resuscitate a dead wolf pup. However, the use of her powers is very taxing, and to recharge, she must take the energy of someone else, which kills them.

Personality
Azura seems to be calm and even tempered, as long as you stay on her good side. She is shown to care about appearances, as she bows to Kenna if the premium outfit is chosen for their introduction.

Azura is also a cunning ruler. She kills the champion of her yearly tournaments, which ensures that the strongest fighters in the empire never rise against her. Because she is so popular among her people, her actions are viewed as sacred tradition in Ducitora and most do not object to it.

She is shown to be extremely power hungry and narcissistic, as she believes she is the only one who has a right to rule.

Clover Hapley
Clover Hapley is handmaiden to Azura.