Lady Lesthara

Biodata

Background / History

Lady Lesthara is a Demacian noblewoman who has traveled between Demacia and Ionia and is known for charitable work in Ionia. Six or seven years before her kidnapping, she found an orphaned Ionian youth scavenging for food and took him into her service, giving him food, clothing, and employment. 38

She later learned of the abandoned infant Sona and the mysterious guqin that repeatedly returned to the child after being sold. Lesthara traveled to the orphanage, adopted Sona without hesitation, purchased the instrument, and named it Aihua. Under her guidance, Sona developed into a celebrated musician. 43

Appearance

Following her rescue, Lesthara is described as a woman of about forty with a dignified bearing shaped by her long position as a noble. Though exhausted from captivity, she retains traces of her former beauty. 39 40

• Somewhat messy brown hair and a slightly gaunt face after her ordeal. 40
• Thin lips, large eyes, and fine wrinkles despite a well-maintained appearance. 40
• Wore an elegant deep-purple gown and formal makeup when hosting her banquet. 42

Personality

Lesthara is compassionate and charitable, repeatedly traveling in Ionia to support orphanages and taking in an unresettled war orphan as a servant. 37 38 Her generosity also extends to Sona, whom she considers more precious than anything despite not being her biological daughter. 43

As a Demacian noble, she values formal courtesy and detailed introductions at social functions. She is socially influential, with a banquet attended by Placidium nobles and Demacian visitors. 42 After her kidnapping, she becomes more conscious of personal security and seeks capable protection. 40 42

Story Role / Major Arcs

Kidnapping in Urda

While traveling to an orphanage for charity, Lesthara was abducted by bandits in Urda. The criminals demanded 2,000 gold and ordered her daughter to deliver it alone; their knowledge of Lesthara's movements indicated an informant within her household. 37

The informant proved to be a manservant Lesthara had rescued from poverty years earlier. Rather than being bribed, he had independently contacted the bandits in pursuit of a share of the ransom. 38

Jia Ruo infiltrated the bandits' camp using Time Warp, freed Lesthara from the tent where she was bound, and carried her to safety. He then incapacitated the remaining bandits while Neeko restrained them. 39

Return to Placidium

Lesthara recovered at an inn in Urda under Jia Ruo and Neeko's care before returning to Placidium. She thanked her rescuers, personally invited them to her home, and was formally received by Master Percy at the Hall of Tranquility. 40

Banquet and Gifts

To thank Jia Ruo, Neeko, and Lyle, Lesthara arranged formal attire for them and held a banquet attended by nobles and Demacian guests. She publicly introduced the three Marshals as the heroes who had saved her. 41 42

Impressed by Jia Ruo's skill, youth, and potential, Lesthara offered him employment as her bodyguard. He respectfully declined in order to remain with the Hall of Tranquility. 42

Relationships

• Sona Buvel — Adopted daughter. Lesthara adopted her from an Ionian orphanage, named her guqin Aihua, and nurtured her musical talent. 42 43
• Jia Ruo — Rescuer and invited guest. Lesthara offered to employ him as her bodyguard after witnessing his abilities. 39 40 42
• Neeko — One of the Marshals who helped rescue her and attended her banquet. 39 41 42
• Lyle Enno — Member of the rescue party and a guest at her banquet. 37 40 41
• Unnamed old butler — Loyal household servant who reported the kidnapping to Placidium authorities and assisted the rescue effort. 37 38
• Unnamed manservant — Former orphan taken in by Lesthara; later betrayed her by arranging the bandit kidnapping. 38

Notable Quotes

“Although Sona isn't my biological daughter, I love her more than anything.” 43