The Falcon

A leader of a group of rebels, she is Arisa's mother.

Shield of Stars
The Falcon appears at the end of Book 1, when Arisa and Weasel appear in her camp to ask for her aid in freeing Justice Holis. She agrees and leads her band of rebels to the palace. In a confrontation, she threatens to kill Prince Edoran, then ends up killing Regent Pettibone, the true ruler of Deorthas. Upon Pettibone's death, she is appointed lord commander of the army and navy.

Sword of Waters
In Book 2, the Falcon coaches her daughter, Arisa, on becoming a lady and encourages Arisa to get close to Prince Edoran. Later, during an investigation of a conspiracy, it is revealed that the Falcon let the conspirators go, claiming that they were simply helping smugglers and not traitors.

At the end of the book, it is revealed that the Falcon had been plotting to kidnap Prince Edoran, along with the Shield of Stars and the Sword of Waters. She failed due to the intervention of Arisa and Weasel, and she fled the palace.

Character
The Falcon is ruthless and focused. Once she sets her mind to something, she will not give up. She moves well in both dresses and britches, though she prefers britches.