Nalia was the guild master of the 8th Guild on Ciress.  The Taroc Guild gained its powers from the randomness of cards.  Nalia and Alain LeCavalier of the Nouveau were in a secret relationship.  When Animora threatened Ciress, Nalia volunteered to be the spell anchor to trap them both in a null void.  Her sacrifice saved the planet but doomed her and her guild.