As a member of the Council of Elder Statesmen and the Head Abbot of the Church of Elesius, Edna wields a great deal of power in the kingdom. Unfortunately for the citizens of the kingdom, she uses her power solely for her own enrichment. Although Edna is a greedy, heartless, power-hungry monster capable of vicious acts of cruelty and violence, she is very much a coward and will run away at the first hint of danger. Also, like Rupert, she will gladly turn on her allies should it be in her best interest. It is Edna who is responsible for the supposed "death" of Princess Alexia, though the girl survives the landslide and is taken prisoner.