- On the Red Cow Inner Ring
- Beautiful and generous
Despite advancing years, Darna Longcoat is still a beautiful woman. She is tall and people call her “Longcoat” for her most treasured attire.
Darna has gained influence with her generosity. She is always ready to lend a helping hand when people fall on hard times.
Her critics suggest that she exploits the misfortune of others. Darna thrives by creating a network of debts and obligations that she can call on. Her acts of ‘generosity’ buy political support and power. Her opponents describe her as “the weaver” and say she really pulls the strings in the clan. It is certain that she has the command of enough debts and favors to be a decisive force in deciding who will become the next chieftain of the Red Cow clan after Broddi Strong-Kin. She is known to favor Kangharl Black-Brow.
Darna dislikes Kullina the Fat and the women of the Culbrea clans for ‘stealing’ the opportunities of the Red Cow from her kin.