Diana Arvina Messala

Diana Arvina Messala is the youngest daughter of the esteemed senator Macarius Messala. She is known for having a sharp mind and being politically aware, but also more flective than many in her social class. She has a calm, steady gaze, having been trained from young to reveal nothing that she does not wish to, combined with a posture of controlled dignity, honed by tutors and the expectations of the imperial court, she has a presence that is quiet, not unable to be ignored, even at her young age.

Diana was born in her family estate outside Pearlhal in the middle of the night, something people attribute to why she has extremely dark hair, even for a Crienia. Being the youngest daughter of a senator meant that she became well-versed in history, rhetoric, and law. She developed a keen sense of reading people, especially her family's political rivals in the Senate. In her spare time, she preferred to read books and gained significant knowledge in old ritual practices, including small charms and protective rites. Thanks to her family's tutors, Diana can speak several regional languages, a trait that has been useful on several occasions.

Despite her not being a fighter like some of her brothers, she is almost more dangerous than some of the best soldiers in the legions, her skills in observation and calculating alliances and relationships means that she can see through most schemes playing around her.

Diana will, when the occasion demands it, attend senate events, religious festivals, and imperial ceremonies. During such events, she moves in the sphere of other wives and daughters of the senators, where she often extract information about other senators without the other people even knowing that they have maybe told more than they should. She will also engage in conversation with the priests of the different temples, discussing religious and ritual practices. Due to her brother's position in different legions, she is sometimes the target of young officers who are hoping to catch her eye and make a noble marriage.