Buriram of Goldenlake and Malorie's Peak, born Buriram Tourakom (BOOR-ih-rahm TOOR-a-komm) of the K'miri Hau ma clan and nicknamed Buri, is a Tortallan noblewoman through her marriage to Raoul of Goldenlake, a famed Knight of Tortall. She is known throughout the land for military exploits and personal connections. A close friend of Thayet, the Queen of Tortall, Buri commanded the Queen's Riders from 452 until 460 HE—a battle troop that accepts both men and women into its ranks. She also fought alongside Queen Thayet, King Jonathan IV, Alanna the Lioness, and others, in the Coronation Day Battle to stop Duke Roger.