Nayra
Nayra is a yatiri—a traditional healer of the Aymara people. While she is popular in most of the community around Puno, some of the more devout Catholics see her as a pagan and disapprove of her beliefs and practices.
As well as following her calling as a healer, Nayra has a lively interest in the myths and legends of the area around Lake Titicaca.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
A stooped, wrinkled old woman with thick white hair and bright, lively eyes.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Nayra is a yatiri—a traditional healer of the Aymara people. While she is popular in most of the community around Puno, some of the more devout Catholics see her as a pagan and disapprove of her beliefs and practices.
As well as following her calling as a healer, Nayra has a lively interest in the myths and legends of the area around Lake Titicaca. When Jackson Elias went to Puno in search of information about monsters and cults, a number of locals directed him to speak to Nayra and they became friends.
Since helping Elias, Nayra has come to the attention of the kharisiri. She is keeping a low profile, moving around the area and staying with a variety of friends. Many of these friends have met Elias or know of his relationship with Nayra, and will let him know where to find her. This carries the risk, however, that he and the investigators may lead the kharisiri straight to her door. Nayra is currently hiding among the Uru people, on one of the floating islands on Lake Titicaca (Puno, page 70).
Social
Mannerisms
Has a loud, infectious laugh and finds a great many things funny. She has a mischievous sense of humor and makes good-natured jokes at the investigators’ expense.
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