When Tyna was little, before she could even hold a sword, she dreamed of joining the Vanguard. That's what her father claimed, at least. His long history as a dedicated Vanguard member made him determined to pass on his legacy to the next generation in the form of Tyna. Having been unable to attain a higher ranking position or Runestone himself, he has trained Tyna for as long as she can remember to fight and succeed in his stead. She was accepted into the Vanguard but nearly was cast out after seriously injuring another member during a sparring match. She lost control of her violent instincts during the fight and continued to attack him even after she'd won the match. Due to her talent and father's connections within the Vanguard, she was allowed to stay. Rather than teach her to control her bloodlust, however, the Vanguard has decided to embrace it. It lends her incredible strength in battle and doesn't hinder her fighting abilities, so they just give her space to calm down and quickly evacuate the area if she escalates. Her direct superiors try to downplay the severity of this to others, fearing that her strength would be restricted by those wishing to teach her self-control. Tyna's weekly Guardianship training is one of the only times she truely feels like she is in control. She has heard that Guardians are taught mastery over their minds even further and believes that, if she were to become one, she could gain the training needed to banish her rage that she so desperately wants.