Nifara

Nifara, a character from the Blades of Light and Shadow series, is the God of Judgement, and the High Queen of Elhalas. She can make her first off-screen appearance in Book 2, Chapter 18, although she can be mentioned for the first time in Book 1, Chapter 2.

Personality
Nifara describes herself as kind, practical, and gracious. In the texts, she is described as measured, merciful and fair. However, in reality, she was corrupted by the very power she held, and resorted to vile means to ensure her own survival and the survival of her species. Other times she was cruel, and used her power to blackmail other races into obeying her by threatening to exterminate them if they didn't obey her. She also doesn't think highly of mortals, and believes that they cannot be taught.

Background
Nifara is the God of Judgement, and the giver of laws and life. She was the eldest and wisest of the Old Gods, and while they all shared leadership, the others often deferred to her judgement. In times of confusion and chaos, she brought order. She encouraged the Gods to set about the laws of the world and to create others to inhabit it. She gave the spark of Light to the elves, which is why she is sometimes referred to as "The Mother of All" in holy songs and texts. Finally, she is often associated with the sun and fire, she lives in Elhalas, and all heat in the world begins and ends with her.

Book 1

 * Chapter 2: Of Loss and Legends (Mentioned; Determinant)
 * Chapter 7: The Deadwood (Mentioned; Determinant)

Book 2

 * Chapter 6: The Other Side (Mentioned; Determinant)
 * Chapter 8: The Hero of Riverbend (Mentioned)
 * Chapter 11: Healing and Hard Truths (Mentioned)
 * Chapter 15: Watch Your Back (Mentioned)
 * Chapter 17: The Longest Night (Mentioned)
 * Chapter 18: It All Comes Down To This (Off-Screen; Determinant)

Trivia

 * Her crimes include blackmail.