Aka

Aka is a shadar-kai who makes her residence in Azartane, the Shadowfell equivalent of Zaradene. In appearance she is a jolly old crone, but behind her agreeable exterior is a poorly hidden slyness; she knows more than she tells, and her true agenda is uncertain.

Aka's path has twice intersected with that of Seth Mase. The first time came shortly after Zaradene was occupied by the angelic forces of Sargonnas. Aka agreed to put the Metatron to sleep for long enough for Seth to rescue Mayor Chance and lead a band of refugees away from the city. In exchange, Seth gave her a favor to be called in later. This turned out to be fortuitous, as the existence of the favor later proved instrumental in allowing Seth to save the entire forest of Qualinesti during the affair of the planar gem. In that process, Seth was able through Nalani to exchange his favor for one of Taelthas the Twilit, freeing himself of obligation to Aka or the shadar-kai.

Seth's second encounter with Aka came when she summoned him to meet the eidolon Oryx. Again the two entered into a bargain: a large favor from Seth, in exchange for Aka putting the elf Aluthalas to sleep, and Aka's best answers to three questions. Aka seemed particularly pleased with this deal.