Kipuna was an acolyte priestess that served in the Rakian Priesthood during Sheeana's time with the order, taking over most of Sheeana's physical training, and along with other members of the Priesthood such as Hedley Tuek, Baldik and Cania developed a rapport with the orphaned girl. Kipuna was an ally of the Bene Gesserit commander Tamalane on Rakis whom she informed of Sheeana's actions. Kipuna died during an attempted assassination of Sheeana.