Lady Cadence Talle is the current Beacon of the Silver Tower. She is a Polyglot as well as a Conjurer and tutors Sophie on the techniques of mimicking and developing a knowledge of each existing language. Lady Cadence was promoted to the position of Beacon of the Silver Tower in Everblaze after Master Leto was promoted to Principal of Foxfire. She continued to tutor Sophie until "Neverseen", when Sophie went into hiding with the Black Swan.
In Lodestar, when King Dimitar was accused of wanting to make weapons in secret, he said he would grant Lady Cadence, who had previously worked with the ogres in Ravagog, access to his cities whenever she wanted, as an assurance he would comply with the new treaty. She is known to have an in-depth knowledge of the location and structure of the ogre capital as a result.
She is meant to be called Master Cadence, as pointed out by her in "Nightfall", but everyone still calls her Lady Cadence because "that's how [she] sees [herself]."
Known Abilities
As an experienced Polyglot, Lady Cadence can translate all languages fluently and mimic uncannily.
As a Conjurer, she is able to summon objects from large distances with a snap of her fingers or put/take them from the void, which is also where people go when they're teleporting.
Physical Appearance
Lady Cadence has raven black hair and midnight blue eyes, as mentioned in Exile, and her hair is usually swept into a tight bun.
Personality and Traits
Lady Cadence can be a bit pessimistic. She also may be a bit narcissistic, as she thinks that Sophie and friends don't really know anything. Lady Cadence was very indignant after Sophie translated everything she said perfectly, because she had assumed something was wrong with Sophie's Polyglot abilities. This was due to her being called back from Ravagog to mentor Sophie. Afterwards, however, Lady Cadence slowly warmed up to her and even showed some concern when Sophie's hands were coated with aromark.
Relationships
- Sophie (prodigy)
Sophie is her student, studying how to become a full-fledged Polyglot.
- King Dimitar (friend)
King Dimitar was formerly her king when she lived in Ravagog, and even bestowed her with a Markchain: an object that grants permission for the wearer to enter and exit Ravagog as they please. Their relationship is somewhat rocky, but Lady Cadence remains the only elf besides possibly Keefe whom he respects.
Trivia
- She works with a group of pannoniasauruses.
- She was out for three days when touched by soporidine.
- She was nominated as a replacement Councillor.