The Matron of the Black Hand

""The Speaker for Vaporos, the Matron of the Black Hand is a powerful spirit who inhabits a physical vessel through the body of a chosen member of the Black Hand known as the Iur-Caaten, or Soul-Bound. While the Matron is known for her undying devotion to the Keeper of Silence, she has been known at times to independently act from the will of her Keeper or even against it. While the vast majority of people fear the tales of the Matron and her cabal of assassins, there are some who actively seek to thwart her plans and bring her and the Black Hand to justice for their crimes.

Early Years
There are several variants to the story of the origin of the Matron. Some say that she was a thought of Vaporos brought to animation through the existence of being a spirit, which is why she is unable to maintain a corporeal form other than through the Iur-Caaten. Others say that she is the only product of liaisons between the Keeper of Silence and his twin sister, making her their daughter. But perhaps the most probable tale is that she was a devoted servant to Vaporos, where she caught his attention and immortalized her to be his Speaker.

Powers
The Lady of Mercy is a formidable spellcaster, although she can only utilize her powers during certain windows of time. These are dependent on her emotion, which means that the stronger the emotion she feels, the greater the magnitude of her power.