Ratna (pronounced RAHT-nah) is an orduri who regularly travels the Aban Steppe, particularly along the northern stretches of the Hundred Days Road. In Y9976* she and her apprentice Yaldru were attacked by members of the Ilald, a tribe that had turned to necromancy, as the two orduri were carrying messages telling of the tribe's crimes. Though the attack left Yaldru dead and Ratna terribly injured, she was discovered by a caravan along the Hundred Days Road and helped back to health. After the caravan aided her by punishing the Ilald, Ratna accompanied them east for some time, at least until learning of the necromantic item they carried. Unwilling to ignore her principles but still respecting the caravan for saving her life, she departed peacefully though with a threat should their paths cross again.