Taya Tycheek

Taya Tycheek (Тая Тычик)—titled "Mother Superior"—is the daughter of the Termitary's former Father Superior and is its current leader.

Personality
Since early childhood, Taya grew up surrounded by people with a vague idea of individualism. The Steppe people that raised her would always speak in impersonal terms when describing actions, creating an atmosphere where no singular person was emphasized. There is a strong sense of unity inside of the building, the Termitary itself described as being akin to a "multi-headed organism". Because of this, while Taya is the "queen insect" at the head of the Order, she still thinks of the residents as one big family.

While very young, she displays natural charisma and leadership. Other children, worms, butchers—all flock around her to complete her every whim.

Past
When her father was alive, she lived in the Polyhedron with many other children. Taya enjoyed great prestige among them, because she could explain things about the Termitary and Abattoir that other children were not allowed to know. She held much power even at a young age: for example, she was able to oust Notkin from the tower after the two had a disagreement. However, after her father's death, the five-year-old Taya voluntarily left the Polyhedron to become Mother Superior.

Her old house is located in the Knots Quarter, above the park. Taya left in a hurry and accidentally left her beloved stuffed bull doll behind in the house, which the Bachelor must later retrieve.

Future
"My path was called Mother of the Bulls. If my kinsmen were left alive, I’d rule it in my dad’s place." Following the "Termite Ending", Capella states that Taya will become one of the rulers of the town. She remains Mother Superior, continuing to control the Order's day-to-day life, with the Haruspex as the Elder.

Her associated color will become "malachite-black".