Zharka T'sondrin

Zharka T'sondrin (born Zharka L'sondrin and previously "Zharka Vo'sondrin") is the former Primary Consort of the Black Emperor and current Fourth Consort. She is the mother of Prince Zophyr and princesses Talakysa and Nophyra. As the first cousin to Archon Sretyn, she is seen as a politically advantageous companion, but many believe she has lost considerable favor with her husband by becoming a member of her cousin's cult. She is regarded as one of the most beautiful women in Dal Intress. Some have theorized that this, as much as her powerful cousin's affection, have kept her in the black Emperor's presence.

About
Zharka was born the second daughter of Archon Drethys's second wife, Valsra. As her family was native to a region outside of Dal Intress she was seen as a likely candidate for service in one of the imperial pleasure houses; however, her aspirations far exceeded this initial determination. Gifted with a beauty that stunned many, she eventually found her way into the presence of the man that would become the Black Emperor.

Zharka's fortunes were elevated significantly when she bore for the emperor a son, Zophyr. Zophyr has ever since remained one of his father's favorites and is intended to enter the imperial chamber to serve as an heir should he prove himself worthy of this honor. Her next two children were seen as acceptable to the emperor and so she enjoyed a position of social advantage over her rivals.

Common rumor holds that Zharka's fall was foretold when she became an adherent of Poru-Mani, but this occured after she had already been forced from the emperor's company. The reason for her loss of favor remains shrouded in mystery, though she has indeed become a proponent of Poru-Mani, though some hold it is a blasphemous concept that the emperor might be countermanded by the belief of a mere archon. Nevertheless, she is seen as an icon of the movement and routinely speaks in defense of both it and her support for her husband.