Henna Prowlbane

Henna Prowlbane was the head of the Senate who claimed dictatorial power nearing the end of the Alaezian hegemony. Henna proclaimed that the imperial dynasty had become corrupt and was not likely to achieve sainthood, and that a new, more pious dynasty should be instated.

Henna wanted to depose the monarchy because of fears that the prophecy of Azazel meant that the imperial line was cursed and would lead to the destruction of the world in two years from her time. She also wanted to learn to be saint, and find a way of making all senators saints, thus attracting the support of the soon-to-be Alshereereen including Ander Prowlbane, her paternal uncle.

Henna commanded the imperial guard to secretly assassinate Praven's older siblings in order that, according to the Alaezian constitution, the senate could not legally recognise Praven, an underaged youth, as emperor.

However, Henna's complicity in the poisonings was discovered and she was sentenced to death, displeasing her allegiants and political supporters, mostly including the Arcanist Seats.