Bela Stark was not born for ordinary life. She began as a top student at Brakebills: a magician, Psychic, and Traveler. She practically ran the schools party scene with Eliot and Margo. But then, shit got real when the Beast made himself known. Eventually, she became the royal advisor to the monarchy of Fillory, a world of magic, danger, and living kingdoms. She trained and fought alongside the Fillorian royal army, earning her knighthood and eventually ruling as High Queen. Her leadership was forged in war, diplomacy, and necessity—but even queens are not immune to betrayal. After a violent coup, she was nearly executed and ultimately exiled, banished alongside Margo, leaving scars both physical and emotional: the X-shaped brand marks on her wrists serve as permanent reminders of Fillory’s cruelty.