Terra was born the youngest in one of the most powerful families in the Empire. Her mother sits as head, ruling over and responsible for maintain the trade between the provinces. Her brother should be set to inherit, but he's proven to be uninterested in ruling and irresponsible, shirking his duties in favor of personal "interests". The last brother who proved incompetent had been "removed", never again seen. While Terra may have a tumultuous relationship with her brother, the last thing she wants is to see him dead.