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. 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.
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Personal history
Nayra is currently hiding among the Uru people on one of the floating islands on Lake Titicaca. The investigators secured a vist to this island after Jackson managed to locate a fishermen who trusted him. After a tense moment on arrival, Nayra recognized Jackson and welcomed all to her fire. She told stories of the founding of the lake and the building of monuments in the traditions of the Aymare. The tales led to warnings to be wary of the Kharisiri and other dangers of the highlands. In particular she was concerned the kharisiri had returned in force.
As if summoned by the stories, the island was attacked by strange men with mouths like lamprey eels. Nayra declared them to be kharisiri and went further into hiding afterward.
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