Ardyla, ruler of Azuelgatt, possesses obsidian skin, hair, and eyes, accentuated by purple makeup and adorned with numerous jeweled precious stones. She initially venerates the warrior Shamshir as a hero for defending Azuelgatt from a former ally's attacks and exploits her capabilities to expand her own power and territory. However, Ardyla grows wary of Shamshir's potential threat should her power become uncontrollable. This concern escalates when Shamshir's subordinates commit murders, sparking public unrest. Prioritizing the stability of her realm and its people above personal admiration, Ardyla decides to eliminate Shamshir. Her decision-making is predominantly rational and calculated, emphasizing practical outcomes over emotion. She engages in high-risk strategies only when benefits significantly outweigh dangers, factoring in Shamshir's widespread heroic veneration within this calculus.