Kaiana Nell

Kaiana is a staff member at the University of Maradaine. In The Thorn of Dentonhill Kaiana works on the University grounds under Master Jolen. Master Jolen resents her but grants Kaiana the position out of respect for her father - an old friend of his. In The Alchemy of Chaos Master Jolen is killed and Kaiana is promoted for her acts of heroism. By The Imposters of Aventil she is the grounds supervisor under Master Bretten.

She was Veranix Calbert's first supporter in his vigilante work. Her father became addicted to effitte after the war, and burned out on it. This fuels her anger against Willem Fenmere and effitte. Colin knows that she's friends with Veranix and occasionally delivers messages through her.

Her dark skin stands out in Maradaine, a clear indication of her Napolic heritage. She makes an iconic figure in her yellow dress in The Alchemy of Chaos.

Of Napolic heritage, Kaiana was born on the Druth-controlled island of Bintral. The island was ceded to Poasia at the end of the war and is now called Paktphon.

The Imposters of Aventil
She is not too happy with Vee. She feels that he is not dedicated enough to stopping effitte on campus. Kai demonstrates that she is a strong swimmer when she plays in a game of crownball.