Janai is a Sunfire Elf originating from Lux Aurea. She is the older sister of Karim, the younger sister of Khessa, and a great-granddaughter of Aditi,[4] whom she refers to as "grandmother".[5] She succeeded her sister as the Sunfire Queen after the latter was killed by Aaravos.[6][5] However, she prefers to be known by her military title: "The Golden Knight of Lux Aurea".[7] She is also the wife of Amaya.[8]
Appearance[]
Janai is a tall, dark-skinned Sunfire Elf who appears as a young adult. Her dark red dreadlocks are pulled back away from her face in a low half up, half down hairstyle. She has dark brown eyes and yellow markings stretch across her face. Like the other Sunfire Elf soldiers, she wears a long red tunic with gold designs and gold armor plating on her shoulders, arms, waist, and legs. Her back is draped with a golden cape and she wears a helmet similar to that of a crown, with a large gold stone at the center, marked with a Sun carving. Her straight, dark red horns curve up behind her headgear, each decorated with a gold band near the tip.[5]
Two years after the battle at the Storm Spire, Janai has started wearing a brighter armor and a golden crown to evoke her status as the new Sunfire Queen.[9]
Personality[]
Janai is a warrior whose fiery heart truly thrives in the heat of battle, but above all else, she values those who fight with honor.[7] Janai also possesses deep respect and love for her sister Khessa, which was proven when she tried to attack Aaravos out of anger and grief after he disintegrated the latter into ashes.[5]
After the battle at the Storm Spire, Janai began to change her opinion about humans through Amaya, seeing as their races had become allies and were able to enter a new era of peace through shared effort.[10]
Since ascending the throne, Janai has had her beliefs in the preservation of her culture challenged. She has grown to believe that the days when blood was shed for justice has passed and that mercy is a virtue to be exalted and extolled. Additionally, she has a low opinion of the custom of her people, the Duel of Blood and Ash, considering it to be a barbaric practice that was rightfully outlawed by her great-grandmother, Queen Aditi. When she dueled her brother Karim in his challenge for the throne, she refused to take her brother's life, as is custom when the duel is fought.[11]
Janai does not show any form of fear in the face of death and is willing to die so that Kim'dael can never be released from the Mercy Debt and the future of her people will be secured.[1]
Janai started to doubt herself and everyone around her following Miyana's betrayal, but she let go of her doubts after listening to the story of "The King with 1,000 Eyes".[12] With her faith renewed, she grew more confident in leading her people and became enamored with Amaya more than ever.[8]
Skills and Abilities[]
Sun Primal Connection[]
As a Sunfire Elf, Janai draws power from the Sun and is at her strongest when the sun is at its highest during noon. She is one of several Sunfire Elves who can enter a "heat-being mode", which causes her body to heat up, her skin to glow along golden lines that crack across her body, her speed and strength to increase, as well as becoming immune to fire.[13][14]
Combatant[]
Janai is a very formidable combatant who can easily subdue multiple Katolian soldiers. Her skills seem to be on par with Amaya's, though Janai has the edge when upon entering her heat-being mode.[13] Janai was also able to stand toe-to-toe with Kim'dael before she became distracted by one of her guards pleading for help.[15]
Communication[]
Janai has beginner knowledge of Katolian sign language, originally picked up so that she could have a clearer communication with Amaya.[9]
Equipment[]
- Sunforge sword: Janai carries a golden Sunforge sword made of molten, steaming metal, capable of cutting through the strongest material. Like other sunforge equipment, the blade is marked by runes.
Trivia[]
- The name "Janai" is of Hebrew origin and means "God has answered".[16]
- During her youth, Janai was not fond of birthday festivities. But after the insistence of her sister, she became more pleased about them.[3]
- Janai has been confirmed as a lesbian by a lead writer.[17]
- Janai likes fighting for her people, honorable warriors, spicy food, all kinds of tea, and "sweets that aren't too sweet". She dislikes cowardice, bad hats, and "sweets that are too sweet".[18]
Appearances[]
Book Two - Sky
- 201. "A Secret and a Spark" (no lines)
- 204. "Voyage of the Ruthless" (no lines)
Book Three - Sun
- 301. "Sol Regem" (no lines)
- 303. "Ghost"
- 307. "Hearts of Cinder"
- 308. "Dragonguard"
- 309. "The Final Battle"
Book Four - Earth
- 401. "Rebirthday"
- 402. "Fallen Stars"
- 406. "The Drakewood"
- 408. "Rex Igneous"
- 409. "Escape from Umber Tor"
Book Five - Ocean
- 503. "Nightmares & Revelations"
- 504. "The Great Bookery" (flashback, no lines)
- 507. "Sea Legs"
- 508. "Finnegrin's Wake"
- 509. "Infantis Sanguine"
Book Six - Stars
- 602. "Love, War & Mushrooms"
- 607. "The Red Wedding"
- 609. "Stardust" (no lines)
Book Seven - Dark
- 703. "The Glittering Bones"
- 704. "Unfinished Business" (no lines)
- 707. "The Titan and the King"
- 708. "Dying Light"
- 709. "Nova"
Side Stories
Books
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Book Five, Chapter 8: "Finnegrin's Wake"
- ↑ Book Seven, Chapter 3: "The Glittering Bones"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Dragon Prince Official Website - Birthdays
- ↑ Book Five, Chapter 5: "Archmage Akiyu"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Book Three, Chapter 7: "Hearts of Cinder"
- ↑ The Queen's Soul
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 The Dragon Prince Official Website (Characters)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Book Six, Chapter 7: "The Red Wedding"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Book Four, Chapter 1: "Rebirthday"
- ↑ Book Three, Chapter 9: "The Final Battle"
- ↑ Book Four, Chapter 9: "Escape from Umber Tor"
- ↑ Book Six, Chapter 2: "Love, War & Mushrooms"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Book Two, Chapter 4: "Voyage of the Ruthless"
- ↑ Book Three, Chapter 3: "Ghost"
- ↑ Book Five, Chapter 7: "Sea Legs"
- ↑ names.org
- ↑ Twitter - Devon Giel
- ↑ Callum's Spellbook