Healer and Initiate of Ernalda from Ernaldori Clan. Grandfather is a well-renowned horsemaster in the Colymar Tribe and was invovled in many great events in his younger days before retiring to the family stables. Her father the younger son is a capable shepherd and her mother was a superb weaver. Her mother died bravely in Hendriking while aiding outlawed relatives against the Lunar forces and her exploits have brought great honour and notoriety to the family despite her loss. Beneva hasconsiderable skill as a healer for one so young and was lucky to be serving in Clearwine’s Ernalda Temple during the Great Winter. There she met Fluffy, a Vingan Warrior that nearly died from starvation. She nursed her back to strength and they became firm friends. It was that friendship that led Beneva to follow Fluffy on one of her escapades. They were witnesses to the Dragonrise, where both nearly lost their lives.