Hija Sum't

Hija Sum't is the leader of the Ku'ji. She is a ruthless defender, and will do almost anything except hurt children in order to protect her village. She is also very devoted to Gregora, and is able to mobilize a task force against invaders in neighboring areas very quickly.

Her given name means "Person of authority" (though leader would more accurately be " r' " and this word, while functional, sounds very strange in Vinkan.) Her family name is Emtehite, and it means someone who works with metal.

Hija is related by marriage to Elen Iliratis, but Elen's father Doesn't trust her because she's Emtehite.