The History of Lady Kati Evans
A Daughter of Rarn
Lady Kati Evans was born within the walls of Rarn, the daughter of its noble Ubar. Her earliest years were happy ones, spent among guards, servants, and the demanding lessons of the Blue Caste. Her mother, also of the Blue Caste, returned to dust while Kati was still very young. The loss remained a painful subject—one her father seldom permitted himself to discuss.
From childhood, Kati possessed an unusual curiosity and an instinctive desire to understand the people and events around her. She was quiet by nature, particularly in large gatherings, but her reserved manner concealed a keen mind and a remarkable ability to bring reason to heated situations.
One secret from those early years remains carefully guarded and unspoken, for some truths invite danger merely by being named.
War and Education
War eventually reached Rarn. Before Kati had attained her full height, her father sent her away to one of the finest academies in the land. Though the academy provided safety from the conflict, its rigorous lessons left little respite from scrolls, discipline, and study. Kati applied herself diligently, even as she deeply missed her father and the home she had left behind.
After completing her studies, she was sent to the scribes of Fina. Her brother, Kama, became her guardian in January 2010. Kama had been companioned and blessed with a daughter, but a raid took the lives of both his companion and child. Overcome with grief, he departed Fina.
Sometime later, a stranger arrived carrying Kama’s belongings and reported that he, too, had returned to dust.
The Beginning of a Judicial Career
Kati began her formal career as a Magistrate in Fina in January 2010. The High Magistrate recognized both her devotion to justice and her uncommon ability to de-escalate conflict. Even when tempers rose and swords were drawn, Kati could often guide those involved back toward reason.
She served as a Magistrate from January through March 2010 and was elevated to High Magistrate in April. During this period, she entered into a brief companionship with High Magistrate Kael. When he was believed lost during a brutal raid, Kati was left to carry the considerable burdens of the magistrate’s bench alone.
Her father eventually traveled to Fina after receiving news of Kama’s death and Kael’s disappearance. When the Ubar of Fina treated him with blatant disrespect, he ordered Kati to leave with him. They departed the city within the hour.
The Fall of Rarn
Kati returned to Rarn in September 2011 and was appointed High Magistrate by her father. Her duties there proceeded at a more measured pace than they had in Fina, but the peace did not endure.
Following a month-long battle, Rarn fell and was reduced to rubble. Few escaped with their lives. Kati was left without a Home Stone and with no certain knowledge of what had become of much of her family.
For approximately nine months, she wandered from place to place. She traveled with caravans when passage could be secured, accepted work where it was offered, and provided her legal and scribal skills to those who needed them.
In 2012, she returned briefly to Fina and again served as High Magistrate.
A Life Across Many Cities
Kati’s father’s business interests and the demands of her profession led her through many cities.
In March 2013, she served as a Magistrate in Turia. By June, she had moved to the Isle of Cos, where she again took up the magistrate’s bench.
During this period, she was adopted into the Beattie family. Her new father was a retired Scarlet Commander, former Ubar, seasoned captain, and prosperous merchant. He possessed two successful merchant houses and considerable wealth. In August 2013, Kati returned with the family to Turia and resumed her work as a Magistrate under the name Kati Beattie.
Her adopted father’s ventures required frequent travel. Wherever the family settled, Kati’s knowledge and experience were soon recognized. In January 2014, she became Chief Magistrate of Abydos. She served as Magistrate in Telnus in February and returned to Turia in March.
In April 2014, she was invited to become Magistrate of Aetos, but the proposed city never fully developed. The same occurred in Atria in May. In June 2014, she became High and Head Magistrate of Whitewater, her father’s settlement, remaining there until he eventually closed it.
The family moved again in February 2015, bringing Kati to Tyros as its Magistrate.
Magistrate and Teacher
In June 2015, Kati expanded her service to the realm by becoming a Teaching Scribe in Thentis. This marked the formal beginning of a teaching career devoted to preserving knowledge and making education accessible to others.
She served as High Magistrate of Rorus from July through October 2015. During this period, she obtained formal credentials bearing her adopted name. From August 2015 until February 2016, she also served as Magistrate of Agrhi.
In March 2016, Kati returned once again to Turia, where she served as Magistrate until August.
Her career had now developed into an unusually complete understanding of civic justice. She had argued and interpreted the law as an Advocate, maintained its records as a Clerk and Scribe, presided over it as a Magistrate and High Magistrate, and guided her caste through administrative leadership.
A Return to Fina
On February 21, 2019, Kati returned to Fina. She briefly served as Head of the Magistrates’ Caste from March 3 through March 9. However, increasing lawlessness and the troubling return of certain belongings made it impossible for her to remain. She departed on March 10.
Kati then traveled to Svago, a beautiful seaside city rising from a cliff face. There, to her astonishment, she encountered Kael, whom she had long believed dead.
She served Svago as Court Clerk and Advocate. As time passed, the feelings between Kati and Kael rekindled, and on May 15, 2019—approximately ten years after their first companionship—they became Free Companions once more.
Kati later bore twins: a daughter, Kyra, and a son, Kyran. A terrible illness overcame her, and the world faded into darkness. When she eventually recovered, Kael and the children were gone.
She searched for them for years, following every rumor and uncertain whisper. At last, she was confronted with the devastating report that Kael and the twins had been lost amid the chaos of battle.
Wandering Once More
The years that followed were marked by movement and uncertainty. Kati traveled extensively, rarely finding a place that felt permanent. She eventually relinquished the Beattie name because it carried little recognition in the northern lands, while the name Evans might still be remembered.
Despite hardship and loss, she never abandoned her commitment to justice or education. Wherever she went, the old pull toward the magistrate’s bench remained.
Telnus and Port Victoria
On March 20, 2025, Kati arrived in Telnus, where she became Magistrate and Head of Caste. When the city gradually faded away, she continued her travels.
She reached Port Victoria on May 30, 2025, and again took up the position of Magistrate. She also opened her home as a dormitory for free women, offering others a measure of the safety and belonging she had so often sought for herself.
Her time there ended after the Great Selnar Storm of July 7–10, 2025. The violent storm stranded her in Selnar for several days. When it finally passed, she discovered that her former residence in Port Victoria was gone.
Turmus and Selnar
Kati went to Turmus, where she served as a Scribe from July 12 through July 20, 2025. While walking among the houses, she unexpectedly encountered a former companion she had believed lost.
On July 22, Magistrate Abraham Jacobson accepted Kati as his ward and became her guardian. She assisted him with his magistrate duties, teaching, and writing.
What had begun as an unintended stay in Selnar became something more meaningful. Kati served there as a Legal Clerk from July 22 until August 24, 2025. For a time, the city offered her the welcome and stability of a true home.
Teletus
On August 24, 2025, Kati established herself on the Isle of Teletus. She joined the Ubara’s Council and served as Assistant Head of Caste, Magistrate, and Teacher.
This new chapter began beneath the shadow of a traumatic event. While still recovering from her injuries, Kati hired a guard for her protection. Nevertheless, she committed herself fully to the city and became the first person to formally swear allegiance to the Home Stone of Teletus.
For Kati, this was more than a ceremonial distinction. After losing cities, homes, and loved ones throughout her life, the oath represented a deliberate choice to belong and to participate actively in the growth and prosperity of a new home.
Her service in Teletus continued until December 1, 2025.
On November 29, 2025, Captain Wind of the Silver Blade Mercenaries adopted Kati in Fjord. Captain Wind and First Lieutenant Izzy became her declared family and protectors—the men who would answer if a serious issue ever arose.
Ar’s Station
On December 6, 2025, Kati relocated to the restored city of Ar’s Station. There, she served as Magistrate, Governor’s Scribe, and Teacher.
The position of Governor’s Scribe offered a welcome change from presiding at the magistrate’s bench. Yet every measure of legal knowledge and administrative experience she had acquired remained valuable. Her careful records, command of civic procedure, and understanding of law allowed her to support the Governor and the city with clarity and precision.
Kati also opened and operated the Station Academy. Teaching brought her great satisfaction, and she treasured the opportunity to guide others until the academy was moved and subsequently closed.
Her time at Ar’s Station ended on April 5, 2026.
Lara, Port Talis, and Olni
In April 2026, Kati became Chancellor of the College of Lara. She held that position until May 9.
She also served briefly as Magistrate of Port Talis beginning April 6, 2026. Her stay there was short-lived, ending on May 9 after the city banned her father.
Kati then turned her attention to Olni, where she found a renewed purpose as both Magistrate and Teacher. She also continued teaching in Turmus.
In Olni, she began developing and using THE CIRCLE, a new approach to education built upon her many years of experience. It reflects her belief that learning should encourage participation, curiosity, and respectful questioning.
Lady Kati Today
Lady Kati Evans is a distinguished civic leader, legal authority, administrator, and master educator whose career spans more than fifteen years. She possesses a complete understanding of the justice system—from presenting legal arguments as an Advocate to presiding over difficult cases as a High Magistrate.
Her quiet demeanor should never be mistaken for uncertainty. She is knowledgeable, articulate, observant, and capable of exercising authority without unnecessary force. She reads more slowly, is quiet in large groups, does not participate in rotation, and is unable to para. Patience and respectful communication allow her to participate at her best.
Her guiding principle as a teacher is simple:
“The only bad question is the one not asked. Ask me anything, respectfully.”
Lady Kati’s life has been shaped by noble birth, rigorous education, war, public service, bereavement, wandering, and repeated renewal. She has lost homes and Home Stones, endured the disappearance of family, survived illness and violence, and rebuilt her life more than once.
Through it all, the pursuit of justice has remained as natural to her as breathing.
Now serving as Magistrate and Teacher of Olni, Lady Kati continues to preserve knowledge, uphold civil order, and prepare others to take their own places within the realm. She carries the memory of every city she has served and every lesson she has learned, while looking toward whatever path the Priest Kings may next place before her.