Lady Hayara was the second wife of Lord Holder Maidir of Benden Hold late in the Eighth Interval. She was the step-mother of Raid and Maizella and the aunt of weyrwoman Carola of Benden Weyr.
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The first time Robinton saw Lady Hayara, she was carrying one child and was obviously pregnant with another. Robinton and his mother had just arrived at Benden Hold so that Merelan could fill a harper posting. Robinton was nine Turns at that time.
Years later, when Robinton returned to Benden as a journeyman, Lady Hayara welcomed him and provided refreshments.
Lady Hayara brought the Hold’s healer, Master Yorag to take care of contracted harper Evarel when the frozen joints of his hands and feet needed care. Later, Evarel decided to accept the offer he'd received from Nerat, so that he could spend some time in a warmer climate. Lady Hayara ordered up the travel wagon, had Robinton send drum messages, then arranged for Maizella and her son Hayon to escort Evarel to Nerat. She wept openly when he left - because he had taught all of her children.
When it was discovered that S'loner and Lord Maidir had gone between forever on Chendith, Lady Hayara had no explanation.