Second Queen

The Second Queen (二ノ妃, Ni-no-Kisaki) is the mother of Chagum and the second-ranked wife to the Mikado. She is depicted as a kind and compassionate woman who is willing to do anything to protect her son. Before the events of Moribito, the Second Queen notices how Chagum appears to have been possessed by a spirit. She consults both the Star Reader Shuga and the magic weaver Torogai regarding Chagum's condition, who both conclude that the Second Queen's suspicions are correct. However, Shuga reveals Chagum's condition to the Master Star Reader, who believes that the child has been possessed by...