The Emberstorm
Mina Angura

As Told by Garron "Stonejaw" Thorne
Intro from “Gods of the Pit: An Oral History of the Bloodsands (1582 Edition)”Mina Angura was one of the most dominant bare-knuckle fighters the Bloodsands ever saw. Fifty-seven wins — twenty-seven by knockout, seven sanctioned kills in deathmatches. Two losses on paper, though neither by another fighter’s hand. One was a ref stoppage. The other? She walked out mid-fight to put down some trouble in the stands. Call them what you want, but she was never outmatched, never tapped, never pinned, and never knocked out. Mina only ever lost interest.She was forged in the frozen wastes of northeast Othard, where the land tries to kill you long before you learn to stand. She lost a wife to the war there, lived through the Calamity besides, and by the time she entered the pit she was already tempered harder than most men ever leave it.She fought with a craftsman’s precision and a storm’s fury — no weapons, no gimmicks, just hands and hell. She didn’t need words. The silence was warning enough, and the Emberstorm was the answer.Now the pit is behind her. Mina tends her own bar in the Goblet, lends her hands and head to Cyrelle and her friends when the work turns mechanical, and hunts the kind of beasts that would tear through villages if left unchecked.Some claim the Emberstorm guttered out, leaving behind only the Ashen Crown. I don’t buy it. That fire still burns — steadier now, like a hearth in the cold, but no less fierce.The Ashen Queen may have set aside her crown, yet Mina Angura’s legacy endures: a wildfire that wouldn't be caged. A fighter who found something worth guarding with the same fire she once unleashed. A story still being written...

At A Glance

Cyrelle Angura (Wife): One of the first in Eorzea to truly see Mina, Cyrelle was an engineer’s apprentice who often cheered Mina’s training from the docks. Over time, she recognized Mina’s hidden pain and quietly offered support. What began as a one-sided crush grew into love during the Starlight Celebration in 1577, though Mina couldn't bring herself to say it until 1578, after abandoning a match to defend Cyrelle from harassment in the stands. They legally married in 1581, having forged a strong partnership built on care and shared hardship.

K’tora Terrene (“Sister”): A young Miqo’te and trainee of the Conjurer’s Guild, K’tora first crossed paths with Mina under less-than-ideal circumstances. What began as simple missteps on both sides rapidly escalated when K’tora accidentally caused serious injury during a sparring session, earning the ire of the older fighter. Determined to make amends, K’tora threw herself into every opportunity to help, slowly wearing down Mina’s walls. The turning point came when K’tora nearly lost her life aiding Mina on a dangerous task, revealing the depth of her loyalty and courage. Since then, their bond has settled into the rhythm of siblings - teasing, bickering, and occasional blows, but always with a foundation of trust and care. To Mina, K’tora is family now, plain and simple.

Lotus Dawnflower (Friend, Ex): A playful fey Mina and Cyrelle met through Divine Prospects and the Botanist’s Cottage teahouse. Casual flirtation deepened into trust as Lotus opened up about their own pain. One quiet dinner eventually led to Lotus vulnerably asking Mina out, and Cyrelle shortly after. The trio enjoyed a strong triad relationship until Lotus chose to return to their home to sort out some loose ends. Although they've since returned, much has changed for the fey in the nearly two years they were gone - while only a few days had passed for Mina. While the three have discussed the possibility of starting anew in the future, Mina isn't waiting for Lotus to come around. No matter what happens with their hearts, the two are steadfast friends and allies.

Takayuki and Satsuki of Tribe Angura (Parents): Takayuki and Satsuki raised Mina among Tribe Angura in the frozen reaches beyond the Arras, where the cold shapes everything, and tradition is held close. Takayuki, a traveling trader, came and went with the tides and stars, his presence and absence both shaping Mina’s early dreams of the wider world. Satsuki, a leatherworker and oral historian, believed in precision, patience, and the weight of a well-told truth. They taught discipline, restraint, and quiet strength - values Mina didn’t always take to, but never fully left behind either. Though her path has been louder, sharper, and more scorched than they might have hoped, she carries their love in everything she does. Word from a fellow tribesman brought rare relief: they live, and wait, far beyond the frost.

Cantenjoy "Joy" Uvarjoten (Friend): At first glance, Joy seems like any other Roegadyn woman - but Mina suspects her royal lineage ties her to a people far closer to gigants than mortals. She and Cyrelle took the younger woman under their wing as they grew close, slipping naturally into the role of meddling aunts in her life. In the ring, Joy and Mina share a fierce yet good-natured rivalry; the Twilight Giant’s otherworldly strength stands toe-to-toe with the Emberstorm’s experience, making their clashes a favorite spectacle at the Ashfall’s fight nights.

Saya pyr Orben (Ex-Wife, Separated): Mina met Saya just before the Garlean subjugation of Othard, part of a Tribe Angura trade caravan from beyond the frozen north. Falling quickly in love, they married within months as tensions rose. Saya taught Mina to fish - sparking a lifelong passion. In 1570, Saya disappeared on a Doman Liberation Front mission, presumed dead. This loss plunged Mina into deep grief. Recently, Mina learned Saya is alive, now a Garlean defector out to dismantle any loyal to the fallen empire. The details of her survival and what it it means to Mina is still unclear, stirring old wounds and new questions - especially having crossed paths while both women were seeking to eliminate the Shadow Index for their own ends.

Artemis Fauconol (Friend): A former Warder from the Golmore whom Mina met through Divine Prospects and the Botanist’s Cottage teahouse. They bonded quickly over shared struggles - with aether, with communication, with the quiet weight of the world - and found in each other a kindred pragmatism. Mina teaches him the art of unarmed combat; he, in turn, teaches her how to move through the trees as the Rava do. Together, they’re a force to be reckoned with, their fighting styles meshing seamlessly in a way that speaks to deep trust. Beneath the practical exterior, there’s a quiet ease between them - Artemis is one of the few Mina turns to when things get heavy, knowing he’ll listen without judgment. There’s a quiet undercurrent to their bond, understood but unspoken; noticed by some, and simply left to be, for now.

Kettle Avington (Friend): An Au Ra Mina and Cyrelle met at the Botanist’s Cottage, Kettle quickly became a steady presence in Mina’s life with her sharp wit and fearless charm. They once explored something more between them - flirtations and late-night moments that hinted at possibility - but it never fully took root. What endures is a close friendship filled with easy laughter, quiet understanding, and a kind of closeness that blurs the lines between companionship and something a little more. Their bond moves at its own pace, comfortable and unforced, grounded in trust and acceptance.

Bandit (Fur Baby): An abandoned whittret kit found on Limsa Lominsa’s docks shortly after the Ember Wake’s maiden voyage. Mina and Cyrelle took him in instantly. He bonded closely with Mina and shows fierce loyalty - often stealing Cyrelle's socks and disappearing for hours only to return with treasures. When the air cools, Bandit is almost always curled up with his favorite people, guarding their little pack in his own mischievous way.

Ashen Fall (Friend, Voidsent Avatar): A Shaaloani Miqo'te turned Voidsent, Ashen was one of the first to catch Mina’s attention when she began frequenting fight nights at the Ashfall. Over time, he proved himself a steadfast ally, guiding her through more than a few storms and earning her trust in the process. When Mina sought to grow stronger to better protect Cyrelle and their found family, Ashen made an unusual offer: in exchange for a share of the aether she gathers on her travels, she’d gain access to a fragment of his power. Mina, being Mina, often puts that gift to more playful uses - like summoning void portals to fetch drinks from her personal stores - but beneath the antics lies a bond forged in mutual respect and shared purpose.

Lyana Terrechant née Glacefall (Friend): A Hyur Paladin of the Sultansworn, Lyana began fighting in the Bloodsands around the same time as Mina. Their shared experience as women in the arena forged a quick bond, and they climbed the rankings side by side. The two have faced each other twice, their record standing at 1-1; though Lyana admits Mina would have taken the second match handily were it not for her disqualification to protect Cyrelle in the crowd. Years may pass between encounters, but when they meet, it’s as if no time has passed at all, their friendship picking up exactly where it left off.

Argilenne Terrechant (Friend): A fellow Xaela who, like Mina, carries a severed tie to her tribe. The two clicked easily, bonded by shared outlooks, similar desires in love, and their mutual connection to Argie’s fiancée Lyana. Mina takes great delight in flustering Argie, though both agree they’d be a terrible match, romantically speaking. It hasn’t stopped them from building a strong friendship, though - and they’ll always have a horn for each other.

Reiner Takeda (Friend): A Shaaloani Miqo'te and Clan Centurio hunter devoted to maintaining the balance of the natural world, Reiner crossed Mina’s path during fight nights at the Ashfall. They clicked quickly over shared passions - sparring, hunting, fishing, drinking, and, somewhat unexpectedly, parkour. Their friendship may be new, but it’s grounded in easy camaraderie and a shared zest for challenge. Mina has a feeling he’s here to stay, a presence that will weave itself into her life for a long time to come.