Mara Brennyn first became a rider some six years ago. She first discovered her ability, summoning fire, when she was ice skating on a lake in winter and fell through the ice, and had to keep warm. Since Connly is sent on a long mission in FRC, she fills in on his position as acting Chief Rider and develops. She is prompted to help more alongside Karigan when Captain Mapstone collapses. Rider barracks is attacked by the wraiths Mirdhwell and Varadgrim when looking for Karigan; Mara burns one to death when she summons her abilities, setting barracks ablaze and giving her severe burns over the right side of her body.