Full name Class Nationality First appearanceWinds of Fate Nera is the Elder of the hertasi enclave in the southern end of the Tayledras Clan k'Sheyna's territory. He is an old friend of Darkwind. Older than Darkwind's father, Starblade, Nera has known Darkwind all his life. When Darkwind first appeared with an unconscious Nyara, Nera took her in until she awoke. He then temporarily turned over Rellan and Lorn's old tunnel to her to stay in until she was well enough to travel.