Josera Crane

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Josera Crane is said to have control over flocks of Cranes, that she herself takes flight with them and tours [[the Reach]] and her beauty is said to be immense, shocking even.

She became a trusted confidante of [[Gwayne_IV_Gardener|King Gwayne IV 'the Gods Fearing' Gardener]] after he entrusted her with the mission to find the [[Green Queen]] in [[The Stormlands|the Stormlands]]—a task she gladly accepted, making use of her abilities as a skinchanger. The [[House Gardener|Gardener]] king placed such great trust in her that he even sent his firstborn son to Red Lake, and ~~since then~~, Josera ~~has watched over him~~.

She became a trusted confidante of [[Gwayne_IV_Gardener|King Gwayne IV 'the Gods Fearing' Gardener]] after he entrusted her with the mission to find the [[Green Queen]] in [[The Stormlands|the Stormlands]]—a task she gladly accepted, making use of her abilities as a skinchanger. The [[House Gardener|Gardener]] king placed such great trust in her that he even sent his firstborn son to Red Lake.

While Josera and Gwayne wandered in search of ancient knowledge and the Children of the Forest, her husband, Tanton Manderly, died during the [[Seven Years' War]]. Despite the personal loss, Josera returned from the Rainwood many years later, changed by what she had witnessed. With her came the first Children of the Forest seen in centuries, who were granted sanctuary at Red Lake. The return of old magics marked a turning point for House Crane, and Josera herself became a figure of reverence and mystery within the Reach.

Even after King Gwayne’s death, Josera remained a close ally of House Gardener. Her wisdom and power were respected at Highgarden, and her legacy continued through her grandson Joseth Crane, who would go on to wed a Gardener princess, strengthening the bond between their houses further.

== Quotes by Josera Crane ==