Danaid

Danaid is the current Monarch of the Violet Chromes after The Monarch.

Description
Danaid has six fingers on one hand.

A New Dawn
Danaid is introduction as the Magnificent Monarch who lives in Papylia. After Thalassino brings Asheva and Cestia to the outdoor dining hall, Danaid tests Asheva's leadership skills by threatening Cestia's life. After failing the test, Danaid announces that Asheva is a poor leader, but then changes his mind when Asheva admits defeat to Cestia. Danaid was also present at the Battle of Ayas.

The Seer
Danaid drugs Asheva to gain information on Andahar to sneak into Axyum.

In the flashback portion of the book as told by Thalassino to Asheva and Cestia, Danaid is introduced as Keiran, a Red Ashi.

Trivia

 * Danaid was born as Keiran, a Red Ashi.
 * Danaid is Chtomio's best friend.
 * Danaid gained his extra finger after being poisoned by Violet butterflies.
 * A danaid is a species of butterfly.