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The central character in this narrative is Hera, a creation for the anime with an essential role that seems pronounced compared to the original lore's protagonist, Helm Hammerhand. While Helm is known for his strength, Hera is depicted as a capable and beautiful figure. Liana discusses an early scene where Hera expresses her disinterest in an arranged marriage, an action that solidifies her independence and character agency.
While there is concern about Helm potentially being overshadowed, there is also a sense of excitement regarding Hera’s character development, which is given a backstory of combat training. This gives her narrative weight, suggesting that her warrior identity isn’t merely imposed upon her but cultivated from a young age.