Mae, a scholarly hunter wielding an Insect Glaive, leaves academia to defend a village from an Elder Dragon. Her journal, detailing profound insights into monsters and ecosystems, proves critical in devising counterstrategies—a choice that sparks familial discord as her parents reject her unorthodox career. When Lunastra overwhelms their defenses, Mae charges alone into battle after the primary weapon falters, trading her life to stall the creature. The clash concludes off-screen, her fate implied as Lunastra strikes, yet her journal persists, shaping subsequent tactics. Clad in butterfly-themed armor, she battles alongside a Kinsect companion, employing its agility for aerial assaults and strategic advantage. This shift from researcher to combatant reflects her resolve to enact tangible protection. Her Insect Glaive, later enshrined as a memorial, stands testament to her pivotal role in the mission.