Dame Vana Sarse

A strange and impersonal kitsune of the Keito-Sarese tribe who has been in service to the Arlote family for at least eighty years. As a professional spy, little is known about Dame Sarse as most of her contributions to the realm cannot be shared, in fact, she was not even a known member of the court until Veselin took the crown and demanded she cease her various subterfuges. It has been observed that Veselin does not much care for Dame Sarse, and she has been idle and unemployed for most of his reign. Sarse is likely overqualified for scout work, but has volunteered her services for such to any knights of Lote who require her aid as she waits for her King to make proper use of her again.

Thus far
Sarse first met the heroes during their first quest, when they happened across Prince Viscer Canis hunting an unknown kitsune accused of spying on Kanese. When the heroes spooked the Prince, Sarse revealed herself to them after Viscer left, demanding they accept her offer to fake her death at their hands to clean their slate with the Prince. On the return from their quest, the heroes met with soldiers of Kanese to whom they gave Sarse's lie, which appeared to be accepted and passed along as planned.

Sarse has continued to be credited with supporting intelligence on many of the heroes quests, and was occasional, though unsociable company at the flower court. It was not until their quest to slay the monster Movriad that Sarse was met again, having assumed false identity as a Kanese knight. Sarse aided the heroes in their defeat of Movriad while attempting to maintain her cover, but revealed herself in seemingly full honesty to Viscer after he slew his father and became king. This bold move preempted an interrogation of some sort by Viscer.

Sarse's attendance to the Blue Flower and Death festival was requested by The Groom of Empty Places, relayed by Brother of Cut Things ("Red"). At the festival, Sarse spent most of her time seperate from the heroes attempting to turn the vote away from The Groom's ascension to Consort, but was unsuccessful.

Sarse on herself
“I am a kitsune of the Keito-Sarese, I was 'Daughter of Sarese', I am three-hundred and seventy-four years old, four-tailed. With the death of the Wife of the Small Soul, four-tails nearly equals the oldest kitsune still in contact with the tribe." - Briefing before Kitsune Quest