Anya, whose real name is Shamara Kiltzkaya, is a character from the series Dragonar Academy. She is a young girl with red eyes and long gray hair that reaches past her hips, and she is often identified by her brown skin and the distinctive scarf she wears around her neck. This scarf is notable because it is embroidered with her true name, a significant detail tied to her hidden past.

Anya is introduced as a member of the Dantalos tribe, of which she eventually becomes the chieftain. Her early life was shaped by a harsh tribal custom; as a child, she was sent away to live among other groups as a form of peace offering, effectively acting as a hostage to ensure harmony between different clans. This experience left her with a complex personal history, and the scarf she always wears is the only clue to her real identity.

Initially, she appears as a subordinate to a man named Milgauss, and she attacks the protagonist, Ash Blake, when he discovers him. However, her motivations are not purely villainous. After Ash saves her, she later infiltrates the prestigious Ansarivan Dragonar Academy under the name Anya to investigate the identity of the Silver Knight. Her loyalty to Milgauss is driven by a deep personal affection for him, a key aspect of her character.

Her role in the story evolves significantly. After being captured by a knight named Abduiniya, Anya cooperates with the authorities. Through a plea bargain offered by Princess Veronica, she avoids execution. With the help of the student cafeteria manager who acts as her guarantor, she is released and begins a new life in the city of Ansarivan. This development forces her to confront her past; her older sister, Abduiniya, convinces her to cut ties with her homeland, as returning would only bring suspicion that she is a spy for the knight nation.

This marks a turning point in her development, as she starts a second life under the care of the cafeteria manager. Her feelings also shift, as she grows to like Ash Blake. One of the most significant transformations in her character comes later in the story. A dragon named Navi transfers the pact with the dragon Mordred from another character to Anya. As a result, Anya receives a star-shaped mark across her entire back, officially becoming the Nie Halenia Knight. In a contrast to the dark nature of her new dragon partner, she becomes deeply affectionate and caring towards the reborn Mordred. In terms of combat, she is shown to wield a long whip as her primary weapon.