Nyvena

Nyvena is an Ungol warrior from the western reaches of the oblast. He leads a band of mounted warriors, including some lancers (not winged) and horse archers, and he has won many notable victories over the forces of Chaos. He rose to prominence during the Storm of Chaos and has continued his battle against the Ruinous Powers ever since. A valorous warrior in his own right, he is also a skilled leader of men, and his reputation stands high. The Tzarina offered him the rank of druzhina, but he turned it down, saying it was a Gospodar rank, and he was of the Ungol.

The problem with Nyvena is that he is not disloyal; he answered the Tzarina’s call when the Spring Driving came down, and he has never defied her agents. On the other hand, he clearly does not see all his authority as springing from the Tzarina’s pleasure, and neither does anyone else. Thus, he is a possible centre for discontent and rebellion. Certain elements of the chekist have urged he be assassinated, but the Tzarina is said to be reluctant to do so before he becomes a real threat. At the moment, he is a great support to the defence of the oblast, and she would be reluctant to lose that, especially if there were any chance of people finding out she was behind it.

There are two possibilities that could make the issue more serious. The first is that a leader of the wise women might throw her weight behind Nyvena as leader of the Ungols. The second is that Ursun might choose him as high priest. Nyvena is a devout follower of the Bear God, and a number of priests who have met him believe he shows signs of special blessing. If either of these events were to come to pass, Nyvena would be too powerful for the Tzarina to ignore.

Source

 * Warhammer Fantasy RPG 2nd ED -- Realm of the Ice Queen
 * pg. 28

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