Zariya



Zariya is a recurring character in the Zaun Ajma series.

Physical Description
Zariya is a young Nati woman with long brown hair and brown eyes.

Biography
Zariya is a teacher from Dazal who teaches young children the Wistanian Language. She and her students survived The Flare while in class and hid until Maaya found them and led them to a safe place. She learned how to communicate in Minsan from Maaya, although she still makes some pronunciation and grammar mistakes. Because of her skills in Minsan, she is assigned to Lingon when he arrives at the Dazal refugee camp where she has his uniform washed and translates conversations between him and Alaija. In the final battle, she brings Alaija at Lingon's request to try and be healed with the lightbulb. However, she is gravely injured and not able to continue the mission.

Personality and Traits
As a teacher, Zariya is extremely patient and kind, particularly toward people who aren't deserving. She is also very persistent and persuasive, regularly nudging people outside of their comfort zone at every opportunity.