Silica Kraft (a.k.a. Sil)
The daughter of silica miners, Sil Kraft developed a talent for blown glass at a young age and begged her glassmith uncle Al to train her. He took her on as an apprentice, despite her limited lung capacity (the result of a childhood infection), and taught her how to use glass blowing tricks on smaller scale. At the time of the novel, she's been refused entry to the Glassmith Union for the third time, on the grounds that she's 'merely a torchworker.'
Her mother was incapacitated in a mining accident several years prior to the start of the story, and her father is consumed with his work. She has no other family besides her cousin Jeremy, Al's son, who's a student at university. They behave more like siblings than cousins. When Al was arrested for kidnapping and murder, it came as a complete shock to Sil, but she immediately distanced herself from him, despite his many attempts to contact her.
Sil is impetuous and desperate to prove herself amongst the men she considers her peers. As glassmiths become obsolete, they close ranks, and she wants to be among them before they can shut the door.
Physical Description
Built like Brienne of Tarth
Strong arm muscles from her work, multiple scars; damaged lungs from a childhood infection makes strenuous physical activity a challenge
Scarves and headbands to keep the sweat from her eyes when she's working.
Keeps a canvas knapsack to carry her artillery when battling.
Mental characteristics
Agender, but uses female pronouns.
Apprentice to Alkali Kraft
Self-employed as a torchworker after her mentor's arrest and incarceration.
Personality Characteristics
Wants to be recognized as a great glassmith, able to join the union. Wants to be recognized on her own skills, not as the niece/apprentice of Al Kraft.
Social
Has a living sculpture named Scout.
History
Al took Sil on as an apprentice, despite her gender and limited lung capacity. He taught her to apply glassmith techniques to lampwork and, despite his intimidating teaching style, made sure Sil knew he was proud of her. Sil, for her part, thought of him as a father figure, and was devastated to discover he was a member of the Void who had taken part in the kidnap and murder of several vitrices. Once he was arrested, she cut all ties though he continues to attempt to make contact via letter.
Nicknames & Petnames
Al calls Sil 'Squeak.'
History
Aurene has always been hard on her only child, as she wants Sil to have the freedom she never had. Sil, in contrast, has always believed her mother finds her wanting, that she can't live up to Aurene's expectations. They love each other, but don't understand each other, and Aurene's current state of limbo puts a lot of stress on their relationship.
Nicknames & Petnames
Aurene calls Sil 'baby bird' and 'baby.'
Shared Acquaintances
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