Keffria Vestrit
Keffria Vestrit is the eldest daughter of Ronica and Ephron Vestrit, the wife of Kyle Haven, and the mother of Wintrow, Malta and Selden.
Character[]
Keffria is the eldest living child of Ronica and Ephron, as a plague killed her brothers. Her only surviving sibling is Althea, who is several years younger than she. The two sisters often clash due to major differences in personality, Althea stubborn and independent, and Keffria docile and well-behaved.
Keffria married her husband Kyle despite her parent's preference that she wed another Trader, perhaps the only time she knowingly disobeyed their wishes. Keffria loves Kyle and typically follows his wishes without questioning his judgment. Keffria sends the young Wintrow to the monastery to become a priest of Sa, one of the few times she defied her husband.
Over the course of the series, Keffria becomes disillusioned of her husband and takes over as Head Trader of the family after the Vestrit's fall from grace, becoming stronger and more decisive.
Events[]
Ship of Magic[]
Keffria is disturbed by Kyle's harsh treatment of Wintrow, and his criticism of her for sending him to the monastery against his wishes. She remains in Bingtown with her mother and two younger children when Kyle and Wintrow set sail on the Vivacia, and like her mother, has strong doubts about Kyle's decision to use Vivacia as a slaver.
Keffria is distressed by Malta's spoiled ways and slowly begins to realize that her husband is not the person she always thought he was. She begins to take control over her daughter's life and her own, and even stands up to her mother several times.
The Mad Ship[]
Keffria takes charge as the Vestrits' fortune begins to run out, and reconciles with her sister Althea in order to save the family's reputation. After a whirlwind of conspiracy at Malta's presentation ball, Keffria is injured after the crash of their carriage. She, her children, and her mother escape, and she later flees Bingtown with Reyn Khuprus, Malta, and Selden, leaving her mother behind.
Ship of Destiny[]
Keffria takes a leadership position in the Trader Council and eventually forms an alliance with Serilla.